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How technology unlocks business models: The story of Netflix

TechCrunch

The CD, sent by USPS in a greeting card envelope, arrived safely the next day. They were much smaller and thinner than their VHS counterparts, and this technology innovation unlocked a new form of video rentals. How technology unlocks business models: The story of Netflix by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Holiday marketing tips, low-cost NFTs, SaaS sprawl study

TechCrunch

Boston-based VC firm OpenView interviewed nearly 600 SaaS companies for its annual pricing survey and the results are in: Automation is taking usage-based pricing (USP) mainstream. Last year, 34% of survey respondents said they were using a flexible pricing model. This year, that figure rose to 45%. Image Credits: Bryce Durbin.

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How InsurTechs Can Navigate the Technology Landscape to Accelerate Growth

Trigent

It attributed organizational performance to excellence in software delivery and operational performance as technology transformations remained at the helm of initiatives. CTOs and technology leaders are now required to rapidly build new-age solutions and scale the digital platforms to fast-track processes and business transactions.

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V7 snaps up $33M to automate training data for computer vision AI models

TechCrunch

V7’s specific USP is automation. Computer vision is being deployed at scale across industries, delivering innovation and breakthroughs, and a fast growing $50 billion market. Investors are betting that shortening the time between AI models being devised and applied will drive more business for the company.

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Pitch Deck Teardown: WayRay’s $80M Series C deck

TechCrunch

. “What makes us stand out” — USP slide. ” Technology layers — Tech stack. Technology layers — Tech implementation. AR Marketplace — Example use case 3. WayRay Team — Swiss Technology Center team slide. Our Mission — Mission slide. Graphic slide. Past investor slide. WayRay Labs — Laser Lab slide.

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The USPS Lesson

Women on Business

You create an environment for innovative solutions, employee growth and increased morale. The one thing that has stuck out as the most missed element of the situation is the slow response of the post office to technological advances. Be proactive about change. Eliminating jobs won’t solve the problem.

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6 Factors That Can Impact Your Commercial Business

Strategy Driven

It could involve investing in new product development, exploring new market segments, or adopting innovative marketing strategies. Technological Advancements The rising pace of technological developments offers both opportunities and obstacles for commercial businesses. Equally important is training and development.

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