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Want to Build a Smart City? Here Are Some Strategies That Work

Collaborative platforms, sustainability, public-private partnerships and data analytics are critical for developing smart and inclusive cities, notes TCS’s Seeta Hariharan.

Beyond the Clicks: Getting the Most out of Big Data

Recent Wharton research aims to help companies navigate the complicated waters of Big Data by offering a better way to use predictive analytics.

Banking on the Future of Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere, predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee.

Whither the McMansion? Why Millennials Aren’t Buying

Across the country, baby boomers who own large suburban homes are looking to downsize but are finding it hard to attract younger buyers. However, shifts in mortgage rates and other[…]

Don’t Panic: The Digital Revolution Isn’t as Unusual as You Think

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s new book puts the digital revolution into historical context, placing it along a timeline of other disruptive transformations.

Why Toyota Is Betting on Hybrid Technology

Toyota announced it will offer other automakers free licenses to its patents on vehicle electrification, especially hybrid vehicles. Is it a smart move?

Do Corporate Audits Lead to Insider Trading?

Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means.

Alan Greenspan: Can the U.S. Economy Stay on Top?

In a recent interview at Wharton, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan discussed recession fears, China’s growth and what the U.S. can learn from Sweden.

The Doctor Is in: What HIPAA Compliance Means for Amazon

Amazon’s move into health care, with HIPAA compliance for virtual assistant Alexa, raises questions about what the tech giant plans to do with patient data.

Paid Family Leave: What’s the Right Model?

Several political, societal and business factors now coming together explain the new energy behind a law guaranteeing paid parental leave for U.S. workers.

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