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INFORMS has awarded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) its 2026 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research and Management Science, for reengineering how global cloud infrastructure is planned and delivered, applying advanced analytics and AI to orchestrate complex fulfillment decisions across its rapidly expanding data center network.

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INFORMS has awarded the 2026 UPS George D. Smith Prize to the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). The award recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of O.R. and analytics.

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In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many employers are now requiring that employees use AI tools. As you’re using AI, be intentional and selective. It’s critical that you know yourself. Research published in Management Science found that AI is most valuable for people who understand their own abilities and limitations. Assess yourself, so you can factor this into your process for incorporating AI into your work.

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COVID-19 clique immunity should be the goal

COVID-19 clique immunity should be the goal

The Hill, May 5, 2021

The COVID-19 “topic du jour” is herd immunity. When will it be achieved? What will it give us? How long will it last? Unfortunately, with enough people unwilling to be vaccinated, the hope for herd immunity in the near future appears dim. 

Back to work, back in buildings

Back to work, back in buildings

WNEP 16 News, May 4, 2021

After working from home, some employees are heading back to the office and business owners are getting ready. Experts weigh in on changes employers may have to make.

Study Finds that Limited Access to Paid Video Streaming Services Contributes to Piracy Growth

Study Finds that Limited Access to Paid Video Streaming Services Contributes to Piracy Growth

News Release, May 4, 2021

CATONSVILLE, MD, May 4, 2021 – Paid video streaming services on your television, smart phone or other devices are increasingly replacing traditional video entertainment platforms of cable, satellite and broadcast TV. The growth of these services, known in the industry as over-the-top (OTT) media services, may be accompanied by a rise in pirated content, particularly where access to those services may be restricted, a group of researchers has found.

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