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FedEx Hosts “Information Generation” Roundtable

November 13 2014

FedEx recently hosted a virtual roundtable, ‘Information Generation: IT & Global Connectivity,’ in which FedEx executives, Raj Subramaniam and Michael Foster, and The Boston Consulting Group’s, Ralf Dreischmeier, discussed the role of internet technology (IT) in driving global connectivity and economic growth.

From the virtual to the physical, information technology (IT) has revolutionized global commerce. Shipments of precious artifacts or life-saving medical devices are now supported by complex IT systems at every step of the way from inventory management to air traffic management, delivery routing and temperature control.

A video replay of the virtual roundtable along with additional material supporting this event can be included below.

Roundtable Video:

• Replay:  Information Generation

Fact Sheet

• Information Generation - Snapshot of IT role in driving global connectivity  

Images and Bios:

• Headshot: Michael Foster
• Headshot: Rajesh Subramaniam
• Bios: Panelists and Moderator
• Image: FedEx truck
• Image: FedEx truck (2)
• Image: Coffee shop
• Image: Airport
• Image: Tablet
• Image: Laptop
• Image: Port
• Image: Spice

Perspectives and Case Studies:

• Article: Five ways technology can help the economy
• Article: The Importance of Broadband To Economic Development
• Article: Tech Firms Push to Control Web's Pipes
• Article: Internet of things is ready to deliver

Recent Press Releases:

• FedEx Global Returns Offers Control, Flexibility and Customs Documentation Assistance to Worldwide Customers, September 23, 2014
• FedEx TechConnect Opens New Package Testing and Design Lab, May 14, 2014
• FedEx Ranks No. 14 on 2014 InformationWeek Elite 100 List, April 2, 2014
• FedEx Express Launches SenseAware in Europe, February 10, 2014
• FedEx CIO Recognized as One of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business”, February 5, 2014

Recent Blog Posts:

• China, India, Mexico and more: A global e-commerce discussion with Raj Subramaniam, March 6, 2014
• Innovation: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success, September 3, 2014
• Technology, Process Change, and Leadership, August 5, 2014
• 3 Innovation Trends Reshaping Global Business: FedEx Conference Explores Innovation, June 23, 2014

Media Contact:
Gretchen Mathis
FedEx Media Relations
(901) 434-5701
Gretchen.Mathis@FedEx.com

 _{*Data from the World Economic Forum, Information Technology Report 2014}