New technologies can open up a plethora of opportunities for CFOs, bringing added value to their companies in ways not previously possible. Here’s how. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.digitalistmag.com

When the bombs dropped, the birds fell from the sky and lay squawking on the shaken ground until they died. Only the crows survived, their black-feathered bodies circling above as the dust settled … Sourced through Scoop.it from: proof.nationalgeographic.com

An enterprising couple in Kazakhstan have started producing bio-degradable shopping bags to replace the plastic bags used in most stores. The post Kazakhstan Couple Invests In Sustainable Shopping Bags appeared first on Ecopreneurist. Sourced through Scoop.it from: ecopreneurist.com

The loss for third seed Williams extended a disappointing season so far for the seven-times grand slam champion as she left the unique green clay courts of Charleston defeated. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk

Will Self on Nadav Kander’s photographs in “Dust,” which show nuclear-testing ruins on the Russia-Kazakhstan border. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.newyorker.com

MasterCard isn’t the only company out there that thinks your front-facing camera is good for more than just selfies. Amazon wants to use it to make mobile transactions more secure, too. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.geek.com

business planet – Estonia is Europe’s most connected country for business. Guiding us through its digital landscape is Mikk Vainik, an expert in digital development Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.euronews.com

Instead of talking about what is required to become a digital bank of the future, it is time to make the investment needed to deliver on the expectations of an increasingly demanding consumer. Sourced through Scoop.it from: thefinancialbrand.com

Restaurant waitlisting service NoWait is known best by consumers for its mobile app that lets you virtually “get in line” at nearby restaurants like Chili’s.. Sourced through Scoop.it from: techcrunch.com

Samsung has been granted a patent for smart contact lenses with a built-in camera that activates when you blink. Sourced through Scoop.it from: mashable.com