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‘Goldbeck’ is a German family business, which plans and builds diverse commercial properties. They are seen as the most innovative construction company and aim to become even more innovative, with Porsche Consulting helping to implement their goal.

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CIOs face challenges in cutting technology costs amid macroeconomic headwinds, increased technology investments, and inflationary pressures. There is need for visibility into spending, a savings roadmap, in-year savings, execution discipline, and ongoing cost management to achieve lasting cost reductions. CIOs should focus on quick wins, align cost-cutting initiatives with business strategy, and implement a disciplined approach to execution for successful technology cost transformations.

The media industry is on the brink of a transformative shift towards an Immersive Era, with significant implications for content consumption and revenue streams. Immersive platforms, such as online games, are driving a potential 15% to 20% growth in the US media market by 2030. To prepare for this era, media companies are advised to focus on developing capabilities for "lean-in" content, real-time operations, and nonlinear storytelling while building franchise engines, investing in technology and talent, and beginning to experiment to secure a competitive edge in this transformative landscape.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a $738 billion investment package in the United States, primarily aimed at promoting clean energy, has been assessed after one year. While it has boosted tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, resulting in a 63% increase in new registrations in Q1 2023, it has faced criticism for limiting innovation due to price caps on electric vehicles. Additionally, the IRA has been successful in promoting a domestic electric vehicle supply chain, receiving a grade of B+ for its achievements in this area.

The automotive industry is undergoing a software revolution driven by three key trends. Firstly, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are heavily investing in end-to-end connectivity and autonomy.

Over the last 12 months, the transportation and logistics (T&L) sector has seen 40% of the value and 70% of the volume of deals in FY22. Although dealmaking in T&L has softened in 2023 due to declining freight rates and economic uncertainty, the sector continues to be influenced by factors like supply chain restructuring, the desire for disruptive technology, and cash-flush acquirers looking to expand into adjacent areas.