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The Incredible Impact of Blockchain Technology on the Economy

Smart Data Collective

This has pushed investors, retail and institutional, into a buying frenzy. Blockchain was first introduced to the general public with the release of Bitcoin, way back in 2009. In November, Investopedia reported that prices of bitcoin rose 111% and they seem to be increasing even further. Let’s get started with a quick overview.

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A New Business Model for a Midsize Business: Fresh Air As A Service

Timo Elliott

The family business, with only a handful of employees, was founded in 2009 as a specialist wholesaler of residential ventilation. But the company has now introduced a new product called FreshAirManager (“frischluftManager”) an all-in-one solution that orchestrates everything required to provide “Fresh air as a service.”

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Big Data Paves The Way For Fantastic New Social Listening Tools

Smart Data Collective

Roughly 91% of retailers, for instance, are active on at least two social media platforms. For example, the company Tweetdeck was ahead of their game when they recognized the need for businesses to engage with their customers back in 2009. During this time, they raised $300,000 in seed funds, $3.5

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Leverage Blockchain Technology for Supply Chain Management

BizAcuity

A few years after the advent of cloud computing solutions (2006), came cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (2009) and Ethereum which leveraged blockchain to decentralize financial transactions. As a result, the demand for IoT devices is expected to sky-rocket in the near-future. Traceability of goods.

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The future of casino marketing strategy is digital plus data

BizAcuity

From 2009 to 2019, in a span of 10 years, the United States tripled its gross gaming revenue from $34.3 Have you ever wondered why small purchase items like toffees or chocolates are kept at the exit corner of a retail store? This is one of the floor optimization tactics used by retail stores for maximizing their revenue.

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Three Best Practices for ASC 718 Reporting

Insight Software

In 2006, FAS123R contained new standards, which were reclassified in 2009 as ASC718. This led to significant inconsistencies in evaluating company performance and regulators made the eventual decision to standardize accounting related to employee equity and stock-based compensation. Standardization began in the mid-2000s with FAS123R.