Abstract This article presents a detailed analysis of the Time and Material (T&M) contract model, highlighting its structure, typical use cases, advantages, and potential drawbacks. […]
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Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Contract: An Overview
Abstract This article explores the structure and strategic use of the Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract. It examines the characteristics of this model, the […]
Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) Contract: An Overview
Abstract This article explores the structure and practical application of the Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) contract model. It examines its characteristics, advantages, challenges, and […]
Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Contract: An Overview
Abstract This article presents the Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract, widely used in projects with uncertain or evolving scopes. The text details its structure, […]
Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FP-EPA) Contract: An Overview
Abstract This article analyzes the Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FP-EPA) contract, used in long-term contexts and those subject to macroeconomic variations. The approach […]
The Coming Global Memory Shortage
How the AI Boom Is Turning RAM Into a Strategic Risk for Projects and Businesses Introduction For decades, memory (RAM) was treated as a commodity […]
When Trade Becomes a Weapon: Strategic Autonomy, Global Risk, and the Future of Business
Introduction For decades, globalization was guided by a single dominant principle: maximum efficiency at the lowest possible cost. Supply chains were optimized across continents, production […]
Strategies for the High Growth of Brazilian Mid-Sized Companies
Mid-sized companies are the silent protagonists of the Brazilian economy. They form the backbone of production chains, sustain thousands of jobs, and are increasingly at […]
Digital Sovereignty: A Strategic Pillar in Risk and Compliance
1. Introduction The global digital economy is increasingly interconnected, with data, software, and critical infrastructure crossing borders in fractions of a second. This hyperconnectivity creates […]
Artificial Intelligence Frameworks and the Role of the CPU, GPU, and TPU in the Advancement of AI
1. Introduction In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a futuristic concept to an integral part of our daily lives. Virtual assistants on […]