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Google has ventured into the Education realm, making strides in information accessibility and useful applications that enable teachers to transform their classrooms. Think back to your 5th grade classroom experience. You may remember something like: listening to a lesson, regurgitating […]
How two camera film companies saw the dawn of the digital age, but only one survived.
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How the Boston Public Library and other libraries are adapting (or not) to the world of digital media.
Retail banking today is largely viewed as one of the most traditional service industries. With significant investments in branch locations, ATMs, and customer service representatives, banks continue to struggle with high operating costs and disappointingly low customer experience levels. […]
Are accountants becoming obsolete? Ask Watson, he's the one trying to replace them.
