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How Contiem Helps Solve Problems Instead of Just Offering a Tool

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Brad Anderson


There are a lot of business “solutions” out there. Marketing tools, IT software, accounting automation, CMS platforms, and countless other products and services are proffered as innovative ways to make a business’s problems go away.

But how effective are these tools? Contiem is one company pointing out that, without a comprehensive, full-service approach to content creation, it’s hard for any tool to produce its desired effect.

The Issue of Tools Rather Than Solutions

We live in an age of innovation. Entrepreneurs are busy inventing solutions to problems all the time — including a smorgasbord of clever ways to create, publish, and manage content. The internet and digital marketing have made it easier to share these inventions as they’re created, too.

The ability to hire freelancers and remote workers has also made content creation easier. Brands with limited capacity can outsource certain tasks, such as writing or illustrating, to third-party providers.

In theory, this accessibility should simplify the process of creating content. In application, though, the products and services that are often marketed as “solutions” are limited in their ability to produce tangible, high-quality results. They’re simply pieces of a puzzle. Important pieces? Sure. But individual pieces, nonetheless.

A solution like hiring a freelancer or investing in a content management tool may be able to address a need when used correctly. But teams are often left to figure out on their own what this “correct usage” looks like. And if they fail to apply their new solution properly, the results and quality of work can suffer.

In an ever-evolving, increasingly complex business landscape, companies need more than the right tools to succeed. They need comprehensive, end-to-end third-party support that isn’t focused on delivering a tool or a service but on generating specific results. This holistic approach to solving problems is one of Contiem’s core philosophies.

Who Is Contiem?

Contiem has positioned itself as the world leader of content creation. The enterprise fully addresses its clients’ content concerns — and not just for smaller blogs and e-commerce sites either. Contiem handles the content needs of massive Fortune 500 enterprises and sprawling governmental organizations around the world.

Along with serving large companies, Contiem specializes in developing a variety of different forms of content. This includes more nuanced items, such as technical documentation, visual media, training materials, eLearning, and online help.

How Contiem Is Creating Real Solutions for Businesses

Contiem is able to offer its distinct full-service approach to content for a few different reasons. First and foremost, the company’s team doesn’t consist of a rotating stable of freelance writers. It is a large, diverse group of professional employees. This includes project managers, writers, editors, illustrators, visual media personnel, information architects, and software developers.

By bringing these individuals on as full-time staffers and not just contractors, Contiem can accumulate and retain knowledge with each client and across multiple industries. It can also tap into synergistic perspectives across various content-related disciplines (text, media, education, etc.) when designing content strategies.

Contiem’s ability to provide a comprehensive range of content for bigger companies also comes from its unique approach to creating the content itself. This includes three essential elements: consultations, tools, and ecosystems.

Contiem Takes a Consultative Approach to Content

If a brand’s content is going to be effective, it can’t be generic. It needs to be hyper-tailored to the vision and strengths of an organization. It also needs to consider the pain points of its target audience.

That’s why the first step for Contiem’s team is to conduct a deep-dive analysis of each client’s needs. This “listening stage” helps Contiem’s team members develop an in-depth understanding of each client’s organization, giving them insights into both their immediate and long-term challenges.

Contiem Provides Content Tools

Once they’ve grasped the ins and outs of a brand’s content needs, Contiem handles the development, content management, translation, and publishing process. To do this, the brand employs a suite of content-creation tools.

A good example of this, and Contiem’s crown jewel, is RSuite®. This world-class Component Content Management System (CCMS) platform is an all-in-one content solution that dramatically increases content creation efficiency.

The software is able to do this thanks to several innovative elements. For instance, RSuite’s patented semantic search abilities and its ability to reflow content dynamically ensure that content is effective and remains so over time. Its “Department of Defense-level security,” in the words of the company, ensures that each client’s content within its CCMS remains safe and secure, as well.

RSuite also approaches content on a component level. It breaks down individual words, paragraphs, images, and videos. From there, it tracks each component along with its associated metadata, links, and various versions across a client’s various pieces of content.

The ability to utilize powerful software tools like RSuite supercharges the already impressive capabilities of Contiem’s team members.

Contiem Also Builds Content Ecosystems

Creating content in the short term is one thing. However, it’s important to build a healthy, functioning content ecosystem to scale content dynamically over time.

Contiem invests in creating content ecosystems that can shepherd hundreds of thousands of documents from creation through to publication. It ensures everything is searchable on a component level, and things like translation, updates, and synchronization are fast and simple.

Contiem Is Revolutionizing Content Creation

There is no end to the number of content creation solutions on the market. However, no one is bringing the tools, talent, and strategies together in as comprehensive a manner as Contiem. The brand’s relentless desire to innovate and push the status quo has helped it capture its leading position in the content creation industry.

From in-depth strategy to experienced and diverse content creation teams to sophisticated content tools and ecosystems, Contiem offers a holistic option for content-needy companies. It is creating real solutions that don’t focus on the tools themselves but rather on solving each client’s individual problems — which we can all agree is the reason we create content in the first place, right?

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Brad Anderson

Editor In Chief at ReadWrite

Brad is the editor overseeing contributed content at ReadWrite.com. He previously worked as an editor at PayPal and Crunchbase. You can reach him at brad at readwrite.com.

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Fintech Kennek raises $12.5M seed round to digitize lending

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London-based fintech startup Kennek has raised $12.5 million in seed funding to expand its lending operating system.

According to an Oct. 10 tech.eu report, the round was led by HV Capital and included participation from Dutch Founders Fund, AlbionVC, FFVC, Plug & Play Ventures, and Syndicate One. Kennek offers software-as-a-service tools to help non-bank lenders streamline their operations using open banking, open finance, and payments.

The platform aims to automate time-consuming manual tasks and consolidate fragmented data to simplify lending. Xavier De Pauw, founder of Kennek said:

“Until kennek, lenders had to devote countless hours to menial operational tasks and deal with jumbled and hard-coded data – which makes every other part of lending a headache. As former lenders ourselves, we lived and breathed these frustrations, and built kennek to make them a thing of the past.”

The company said the latest funding round was oversubscribed and closed quickly despite the challenging fundraising environment. The new capital will be used to expand Kennek’s engineering team and strengthen its market position in the UK while exploring expansion into other European markets. Barbod Namini, Partner at lead investor HV Capital, commented on the investment:

“Kennek has developed an ambitious and genuinely unique proposition which we think can be the foundation of the entire alternative lending space. […] It is a complicated market and a solution that brings together all information and stakeholders onto a single platform is highly compelling for both lenders & the ecosystem as a whole.”

The fintech lending space has grown rapidly in recent years, but many lenders still rely on legacy systems and manual processes that limit efficiency and scalability. Kennek aims to leverage open banking and data integration to provide lenders with a more streamlined, automated lending experience.

The seed funding will allow the London-based startup to continue developing its platform and expanding its team to meet demand from non-bank lenders looking to digitize operations. Kennek’s focus on the UK and Europe also comes amid rising adoption of open banking and open finance in the regions.

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Fortune 500’s race for generative AI breakthroughs

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Deanna Ritchie


As excitement around generative AI grows, Fortune 500 companies, including Goldman Sachs, are carefully examining the possible applications of this technology. A recent survey of U.S. executives indicated that 60% believe generative AI will substantially impact their businesses in the long term. However, they anticipate a one to two-year timeframe before implementing their initial solutions. This optimism stems from the potential of generative AI to revolutionize various aspects of businesses, from enhancing customer experiences to optimizing internal processes. In the short term, companies will likely focus on pilot projects and experimentation, gradually integrating generative AI into their operations as they witness its positive influence on efficiency and profitability.

Goldman Sachs’ Cautious Approach to Implementing Generative AI

In a recent interview, Goldman Sachs CIO Marco Argenti revealed that the firm has not yet implemented any generative AI use cases. Instead, the company focuses on experimentation and setting high standards before adopting the technology. Argenti recognized the desire for outcomes in areas like developer and operational efficiency but emphasized ensuring precision before putting experimental AI use cases into production.

According to Argenti, striking the right balance between driving innovation and maintaining accuracy is crucial for successfully integrating generative AI within the firm. Goldman Sachs intends to continue exploring this emerging technology’s potential benefits and applications while diligently assessing risks to ensure it meets the company’s stringent quality standards.

One possible application for Goldman Sachs is in software development, where the company has observed a 20-40% productivity increase during its trials. The goal is for 1,000 developers to utilize generative AI tools by year’s end. However, Argenti emphasized that a well-defined expectation of return on investment is necessary before fully integrating generative AI into production.

To achieve this, the company plans to implement a systematic and strategic approach to adopting generative AI, ensuring that it complements and enhances the skills of its developers. Additionally, Goldman Sachs intends to evaluate the long-term impact of generative AI on their software development processes and the overall quality of the applications being developed.

Goldman Sachs’ approach to AI implementation goes beyond merely executing models. The firm has created a platform encompassing technical, legal, and compliance assessments to filter out improper content and keep track of all interactions. This comprehensive system ensures seamless integration of artificial intelligence in operations while adhering to regulatory standards and maintaining client confidentiality. Moreover, the platform continuously improves and adapts its algorithms, allowing Goldman Sachs to stay at the forefront of technology and offer its clients the most efficient and secure services.

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UK seizes web3 opportunity simplifying crypto regulations

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As Web3 companies increasingly consider leaving the United States due to regulatory ambiguity, the United Kingdom must simplify its cryptocurrency regulations to attract these businesses. The conservative think tank Policy Exchange recently released a report detailing ten suggestions for improving Web3 regulation in the country. Among the recommendations are reducing liability for token holders in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and encouraging the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to adopt alternative Know Your Customer (KYC) methodologies, such as digital identities and blockchain analytics tools. These suggestions aim to position the UK as a hub for Web3 innovation and attract blockchain-based businesses looking for a more conducive regulatory environment.

Streamlining Cryptocurrency Regulations for Innovation

To make it easier for emerging Web3 companies to navigate existing legal frameworks and contribute to the UK’s digital economy growth, the government must streamline cryptocurrency regulations and adopt forward-looking approaches. By making the regulatory landscape clear and straightforward, the UK can create an environment that fosters innovation, growth, and competitiveness in the global fintech industry.

The Policy Exchange report also recommends not weakening self-hosted wallets or treating proof-of-stake (PoS) services as financial services. This approach aims to protect the fundamental principles of decentralization and user autonomy while strongly emphasizing security and regulatory compliance. By doing so, the UK can nurture an environment that encourages innovation and the continued growth of blockchain technology.

Despite recent strict measures by UK authorities, such as His Majesty’s Treasury and the FCA, toward the digital assets sector, the proposed changes in the Policy Exchange report strive to make the UK a more attractive location for Web3 enterprises. By adopting these suggestions, the UK can demonstrate its commitment to fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving blockchain and cryptocurrency industries while ensuring a robust and transparent regulatory environment.

The ongoing uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency regulations in various countries has prompted Web3 companies to explore alternative jurisdictions with more precise legal frameworks. As the United States grapples with regulatory ambiguity, the United Kingdom can position itself as a hub for Web3 innovation by simplifying and streamlining its cryptocurrency regulations.

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