The Amazon Effect
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Experts raise privacy concerns over Amazon fleet surveillance
Amazon said its van monitoring system is designed solely for driver safety. But many industry experts have concerns regarding the program and its wider privacy implication. Continue Reading
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Here's why Amazon's global expansion won't come easy
Amazon would like to strengthen its global footprint, but the e-commerce giant faces roadblocks and challenges today that did not exist in the company's formative years. Continue Reading
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How Amazon became a force in SMB lending
Amazon has upped its game with small business lending and credit options for its top merchants, showing more willingness to partner with financial services' biggest names. Continue Reading
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Amazon Care expands as demand for big tech regulation grows
Amazon expands its healthcare delivery service Amazon Care against the growing interest in telehealth and the growing intensity of big tech regulation. Continue Reading
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Is construction Amazon's next target for disruption?
Amazon has already made inroads into the construction industry and experts speculate that there will be more to come. Construction companies, among the digital laggards, must adapt to the digital era to survive. Continue Reading
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Amazon's impact on publishing transforms the book industry
Amazon changed the way we publish, purchase and read books. Publishing experts said they expect more industry disruption to come. Continue Reading
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How Amazon and COVID-19 influence 2020 seasonal hiring trends
Retail and logistics companies must adapt their hiring strategies to compete with Amazon and respond to the pandemic's effect on shopping habits. Continue Reading
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New Amazon grocery stores run on computer vision, apps
Amazon dives deeper into the grocery business with its first 'new concept' grocery store, driven by automation, computer vision and sensors. Continue Reading
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Amazon's sustainability initiatives: Half empty or half full?
Amazon's public perception and investment profile are at stake as altruism and self-interest mix in its efforts to become a more sustainable company. Continue Reading
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How Amazon launched the warehouse robotics industry
In 2012, the warehouse robotics industry consisted of Kiva Systems, the sole supplier to serve all e-commerce companies. When Amazon devoured Kiva, a wellspring of startups bubbled up in response. Continue Reading
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Learn the scope of Amazon subscription services
Prime is just one of Amazon's many membership offerings. Learn the features and fees of Amazon subscriptions to understand this business unit. Continue Reading
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Amazon healthcare initiatives wake up an industry slow to change
Amazon's entrance into healthcare pushes established healthcare businesses to address and improve longstanding logistical and technological issues. Continue Reading
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Break down the components of Amazon's retail business
Scan this overview of Amazon's various retail business units, from online platforms to brick-and-mortar stores, to understand what makes the company a dominant force in retail. Continue Reading
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AWS ARM-based chips could shift microprocessor market
Amazon confronts cloud rivals with microprocessor designs. AWS ARM-based A1 instances offer high processing for lower costs and improved utilization. Continue Reading
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COVID-19 ups the fight against Amazon package 'porch pirates'
Many unlucky online shoppers have fallen prey to 'porch pirates' who steal packages from outside their homes. It's a problem that could be exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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Amazon bets big on last mile delivery service improvements
Amazon has made a significant investment in building out its last mile delivery services to grab a piece of the growing grocery delivery market. Continue Reading
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Amazon moves into autonomous vehicle market
Amazon aims to lower transportation costs and complete the last mile of delivery with autonomous technology. COVID-19 could accelerate its adoption. Continue Reading
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Amazon in Europe -- German retailers demand better terms
German third-party sellers have challenged Amazon business practices. Here's how it may lead to changes that influence Amazon's growth across Europe. Continue Reading
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Amazon smart devices to expand in homes and businesses
Amazon's smart devices range from kitchen appliances to AI-powered assistants. Find out how the tech giant plans to extend its reach into more settings and capabilities. Continue Reading
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Coronavirus disruption frays Amazon supply chain
Even as orders increase, disruption from the new coronavirus outbreak could have big consequences for smaller, third-party sellers on Amazon, as they will be punished for stock outages. Continue Reading
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5 stories on the Amazon effect across industries and society
Amazon drives economic, tech and social change. See our coverage of the company's broad impact and growth strategy with these five stories. Continue Reading
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Amazon grocery strategy could shake up food retail industry
Amazon is a small player in the grocery store industry but one with increasing influence. It already has considerable technical innovations under its belt that have forced competitors to respond. Continue Reading
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Amazon's environmental impact delivers climate change concerns
Consumers are accustomed to free and fast delivery from Amazon and other e-tailers, but the convenience of online shopping comes at a cost to the environment. Continue Reading
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New themed Amazon pop-up stores built on consumer data
In its never-ending quest to establish unique physical locations, Amazon has plans to launch a chain of themed pop-up stores that will focus on a specific product category or trend. Continue Reading
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AWS security faces challenges after a decade of dominance
After a decade of dominating the public cloud market and influencing cloud security, AWS is faced with new challenges stemming from old problems and increasing competition. Continue Reading
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AWS AI tools focus on developers
AWS sells many AI products, tools and services aimed at developers, including several for AI newcomers, such as DeepRacer, DeepLens and DeepComposer. Continue Reading
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Amazon healthcare strategy is built on pilot projects
Amazon may be known as an online retail giant. But the company has its sights set on something else: healthcare. Continue Reading
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How Amazon HR influences hiring trends
Amazon recently reached the 750,000 employee mark. As the company gets larger, so does its potential to shape wages and hiring. But its HR influence is a matter of debate. Continue Reading
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AWS storage changes the game inside, outside data centers
Long-term influence of Amazon storage centers on S3 API for object systems and extends to pricing, data durability and IT infrastructure planning and decision-making. Continue Reading
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How Amazon customer experience became e-commerce standard
Amazon made personalization, one-click shopping, quick shipping and easy returns de facto standards for all B2C and now, B2B businesses. Read about how the company did it, and what's next. Continue Reading
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Government Amazon antitrust inquiries scrutinize market dominance
The federal government and states are examining whether Amazon stifles competition and violates antitrust laws. The inquiries could result in action such as breakup of the tech giant. Continue Reading
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Amazon's growth strategy could target 5 key markets
Amazon could move well beyond its core e-commerce and cloud services businesses in pursuit of growth, targeting markets such as publishing, health care and travel. Continue Reading
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Amazon supply chain model disrupts entire industry
Amazon has conditioned consumers to get goods as quickly as possible, which has affected the global supply chain industry from top to bottom, including inventory management and logistics. Continue Reading
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Amazon stores struggle to move from the cloud to solid ground
Looking for new kingdoms to conquer, Amazon is aggressively moving into physical retail locations. This time the e-commerce giant may face tougher competition. Continue Reading
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Amazon Managed Apache Cassandra Service stokes competition
Vendors in the open source Cassandra NoSQL database market voice their concerns about AWS' entry into the field, as the cloud giant looks to expand its database portfolio. Continue Reading
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AWS seeks niche in the cloud UC market
AWS could play a bigger role in the cloud UC market in 2020 and beyond by targeting developers and existing AWS customers. Continue Reading
