Okay, we admit it: women's handball and IT are two worlds that at first glance have as much in common as trick shots and AI. But they do have one thing in common: Women are unique in both. In both, prejudices and traditions slow down progress. We want to change that. Here are our to-do's.
Who has the balls_
to be open minded in IT?
Courage? It doesn't take courage. At least not for the companies. For women, it might. The proportion of women in Swiss IT is around 16%. We want to change that.
We are looking for female talent, not because they are women, but because UMB is better thanks to their expertise. IT problems are so complex that we need diverse teams to find better solutions. We promote doers - and have been recognised as the best employer in Switzerland and Europe several times by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Find out more here GPTW_GPTG
Where are you power people? We need you in IT!
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Sarah Rogge, Head of People & Culture, UMB
Who has the balls_
to think different?
Why exactly does women's handball get less money and attention than men's handball? No idea - but that has to change!
Women's handball is super exciting, especially because moves are not just about strength but also about smart tricks. Who hasn't seen Bleus' brilliant proof video?
At the Women's EHF EURO 2024, the best teams will be showing off their wit. We'll be there to support them loudly. So, get your tickets now and experience the real handball tricks in Basel!
Watch the best players in Europe live now.
Who has the balls_
to change a running IT system?
"Never change a running system": This is a dogma for reliably continuing operational IT operations. Or to completely ruin a company and lead it to the siding.
Below are the 10 biggest misconceptions about why ‘Never Change a Running System’ is the wrong strategy.
10 misconceptions as to why ‘never change a running system’ is the wrong strategy
- Standing still means going backwards: the IT world is evolving rapidly. If you don't change anything, you will fall behind the current standards and competitors.
- Ignore security vulnerabilities: Systems that are not regularly updated are more susceptible to security vulnerabilities and cyber attacks.
- Compatibility issues: Legacy systems may have difficulty interacting with new technologies, tools or standards, affecting efficiency and productivity.
- Outdated hardware and software: A system that is not updated often runs on outdated hardware and software that is more expensive to maintain and slower to perform.
- Lack of flexibility: An unchanged system cannot respond flexibly to new business requirements or market changes.
- Poor user experience: Outdated systems often do not offer the same user-friendliness or performance as modern alternatives.
- High costs due to technical debt: If a system is not modernised on a regular basis, it accumulates technical debt that later requires heavy investment to catch up.
- Less innovation: A ‘never change’ approach stifles innovation and prevents new ideas and technologies from being utilised.
- Reduced talent engagement: IT professionals prefer modern, innovative environments. An outdated system can negatively impact employee satisfaction and retention.
- Ignoring customer requirements: Customer needs and expectations are constantly changing. Companies that fail to adapt their systems risk losing their customers.
These points show that constant adaptation and further development is necessary in order to remain competitive and secure in IT.
Our experts will be happy to show you how to work with existing systems and AI.
Digital world - on the way to the future
The impact of AI on people
Friday, 29 November 2024 from 2.30 pm. St. Jakobshalle Basel
AI is changing the world - and dealing with it takes courage!
We have selected five brilliant speakers to take you on a journey into the digital future. You will find out how AI is influencing our lives and what exciting developments are in store for us. Patti Basler will provide a humorous conclusion with her instant protocol. And afterwards? We'll enjoy the thrilling handball match between Switzerland and the Faroe Islands and indulge ourselves in the VIP area. Sounds good? Then see you there!
Evangelos Avramakis I The impact of AI on people
Visionary and Intelligence & Development at Swiss Re
Klaus Wellershoff I AI and our economic development. Or why we can no longer do without AI.
Former Chief economist UBS
Diana Engetschwiler I Leadership: Learning from sport - training with AI
Ex Digital Switzerland_Founder Wolfpak and former national volleyball player.
Patti Basler & Philippe Kuhn I Instant protocol
Jessica Manoranjan _IBM & Damaris Zosso_UMB I The $4.4 trillion opportunity with IBM Watson
According to a new study, AI could increase corporate profits by 4.4 trillion dollars per year. IBM is at the forefront of AI with Watson.
Jessica Manoranjan _IBM & Damaris Zosso_UMB I The $4.4 trillion opportunity with IBM Watson
According to a new study, AI could increase corporate profits by 4.4 trillion dollars per year. IBM is at the forefront of AI with Watson.
approx. 17:15
Conclusion and start of aperitif and networking
18:00 hrs
Kick-off match Switzerland - Faroe Islands
followed by stand-up dinner and networking in the VIP area.
20.30 hrs
Kick-off match Denmark - Croatia
To the programme
Who has the balls_to rock IT?
Rock the digital world with AI and creativity tricks as a learner. And experience the Women's Handball Euro 2024 in Basel.
Where else can you feed your head with AI and then rock the pitch with your heart and soul? We offer apprentices a unique opportunity: three quarters of a day of training on AI & cyber security with the UMB experts. Followed by two live matches, including with the Swiss women's national handball team!
Are you in?
To the programme
Who has the balls_
for a trickshot?
If the hurdles are too high and the opponent is too strong, you need smart moves to reach the goal. That's how it is in handball, and that's how it is in IT.
Show us what you've got at #trickshot #change_IT #changeit.
We'll show you a few tricks from the world of IT and AI.
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