Why Should NZ Prioritize R&D to Keep Young Talent?

Why Should NZ Prioritize R&D to Keep Young Talent

Blog Why New Zealand Must Increase R&D Spending to Keep Young Talent New Zealand is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, innovative spirit, and world-class research in agriculture, environmental science, and biotechnology. However, when it comes to research and development (R&D) investment, we’re lagging behind other developed nations—and it’s costing us our brightest young minds. Read … Read more

Mastering the Messy Middle for B2B SEO: Topical Authority, Buyer Intent & Conversion Strategies

Mastering the Messy Middle for B2B SEO: Topical Authority, Buyer Intent & Conversion Strategies

Blog Navigating Google’s “Messy Middle” in B2B Marketing: Strategies for SEO, Topical Authority, and Intent-Driven Funnels Google’s “Messy Middle” research reveals that buyers loop between exploration (expanding options) and evaluation (narrowing choices) until they commit—a process amplified in B2B due to multi-stakeholder decisions, long sales cycles, and complex information needs. For B2B marketers, reconciling this … Read more

Lumen Challenges SciTechDaily: Inclusive CRM Training vs. Simplified Interfaces

Lumen Challenges SciTechDaily Inclusive CRM Training vs. Simplified Interfaces

Blog In Response to SciTechDaily: Rethinking Simplified Interfaces with Inclusive, Tailored Solutions A recent article on SciTechDaily argued that a lack of intelligence—not merely insufficient training—is behind why some people struggle with computers. While that analysis has its merits, Lumen firmly believes that the solution lies not in oversimplifying interfaces, but in adopting a responsive, … Read more

AI Fraud Detection in Insurance: Combating Digital Transformation Risks

AI Fraud Detection in Insurance Combating Digital Transformation Risks

Blog Navigating Digital Transformation and Fraud Risk: How AI is Equipping Insurers to Win the Fight The digital shift in insurance brought significant improvements in customer engagement and operational efficiency. Online applications, self-service portals, and automated claims processes enabled insurers to meet evolving consumer expectations with speed and scale. For many policyholders, the ability to … Read more

How Critical Thinking and a Strong Business Culture combine to Build High-performing Teams

Empowering Business Culture with Critical Thinking: Lumen’s Blueprint for Effective sales team

Blog Embracing Critical Reasoning: The Heart of Lumen’s Business Culture At Lumen, we believe that critical reasoning is more than just a skill—it’s a mindset. It’s the foundation of how we approach problems, make decisions, and engage with one another. In a world overflowing with information, opinions, and competing narratives, the ability to reason critically … Read more

How Lumen’s Business Culture Helps Companies Reduce Job-Hopping and Build High-Performance Teams

How Lumen's Business Culture Helps Companies Reduce Job-Hopping and Build High-Performance Teams

Blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H36b1G3LaU The Business Insider article titled “I grew my salary from $40,000 to $225,000 in 6 years by job-hopping. This was my strategy.” features Janelle Romero, a 30-year-old labor and employment law attorney in New York City, who quintupled her salary through strategic job changes over six years. Despite initial skepticism from her father, … Read more

Top objective Criteria for Selecting an Expert AI Consultant

Top objective Criteria for Selecting an Expert AI Consultant

Blog Introduction Identifying a top-tier AI consultant demands clear benchmarks. An invitation to OpenAI’s beta program signifies recognized proficiency in prompt engineering. Such invitations go to individuals who excel in crafting effective prompts, a core skill in AI development. Prompt engineering involves designing inputs that guide AI models to produce desired outputs. This skill is … Read more

How DeepSeek’s AI Model Is Transforming Global Markets

How DeepSeek's AI Model Is Transforming Global Markets

Blog Read Dan’s Tweets on this subject: https://x.com/DanTalks1/status/1883042565680972157?t=UQdNWtfWAoIwI2wtAGdQCQ&s=08 https://x.com/DanTalks1/status/1883033253055250749?t=NzBJTs1zn1g58FXh9eCtOg&s=08 The DeepSeek Revolution: How AI Innovation is Shaking Global Markets The world of artificial intelligence just witnessed a seismic shift, with Chinese startup DeepSeek launching its groundbreaking 1R AI model. Renowned venture capitalist Marc Andreessen described it as “one of the most amazing and impressive breakthroughs … Read more