PROJECT ROUND-UP
1. INDIA
Xavier School of Management( XLRI) has partnered with Simplilearn, a leading global digital upskilling platform, to launch an Executive Diploma in Advanced Business Strategies for CXOs. This intensive 12-month journey is designed for senior professionals poised to make the critical transition from functional expertise to enterprise-wide strategic command. The hybrid programme includes 270 hours of live online classes and a five-day( 30 hours) on-campus immersion at XLRI Jamshedpur. It equips leaders with cross-functional business expertise, strategic management skills and the ability to drive innovation in a volatile world. Through immersive case studies, AI and digital strategy modules and a real-world capstone project, learners develop the vision required for effective C-suite leadership.
2. CANADA
2U, a global leader in education technology, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch CxO Edge: Run your business on AI, a new online executive education programme launching first on edX, 2U’ s global online learning platform. Introduced at Microsoft’ s Ignite conference; the programme helps business leaders move from AI experimentation to measurable enterprise performance. The three-week online programme – created for C-suite leaders, founders and senior partners across industries – combines Microsoft case studies, practical toolkits and a hands-on executive strategy lab. Participants learn to identify where AI drives value, align strategy with measurable outcomes and design a 90- day proof of value.
3. BELGIUM
Continuing its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Cresco, a well-established and highly regarded cybersecurity services company operating out of Brussels, Belgium. The acquisition will enable Integrity360 to expand further into continental Europe and provide additional skilled resources to its existing, substantial offensive security, cybersecurity consulting and compliance capabilities. Cresco delivers cybersecurity consultancy and governance, risk and compliance services, including gap assessments and implementation plans aligned with leading cyber frameworks such as NIS2. It also provides employee awareness and training services, including phishing simulations and education programmes for internal IT teams, helping to improve overall employee awareness of cyberthreats.
4. USA
Flywheel, a worldwide leader in commerce media and technology solutions and part of Omnicom, has announced that TPN, Omnicom’ s flagship retail and commerce agency, has joined the Flywheel organisation. Through this transition, TPN’ s operations, talent and client relationships will become part of the Flywheel brand. The combined team will empower clients to seamlessly connect strategy, creativity, data and activation, both in-store and online, through one unified global platform. Existing clients will continue working with their core agency teams while gaining access to Flywheel’ s expanded global resources, measurement tools and technology. This unified model enables brands to plan, activate and measure with precision, delivering consistent value and measurable growth across every stage of the shopper journey.
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