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opportunities . “ For example , we are looking at machine learning capabilities embedded in solutions from email security to web search as well as Google-like search visualisation tools for ad-hoc analytics ,” says Davis .
“ Our core priorities this year are retail execution , improving our website , improving our supply chain experience and improving our analytics ”.
To ensure true partnerships that maximise value , Davis looks for transparency and a bent ear . “ Partnership , to me , means that the other person listens , understands , and then goes and tries to solve the problem . My true partners take the time to listen , understand my
“ I ’ m a big believer in transparency . Transparency gets you a lot further . I ' ve never believed that playing games gets you where you need to be ”
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problem , and have sometimes even surprised me with the solution . Those are some of the most wonderful outcomes because it shows that they are really are listening ”.
“ I ’ m a big believer that transparency gets you a lot further in relationships . I ' ve never believed that playing games gets you where you need to be . Clear , transparent communication makes the difference . And that ' s what I expect from my partners ”.
Davis shares with us some of his most valued partnerships . “ Microsoft has been a good partner as we ' ve rolled out a collaboration platform in Office 365 .
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