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Urban digital transformation: Insights for marketers from global smart cities

Martech

Between 2019 and 2023, Austin’s VC-backed tech startups experienced a 23% growth in their workforces, while big tech firms grew their teams by 44%. These efforts become powerful marketing tools, reshaping public perception and stimulating growth. This project aims to save $100 million in electricity costs in its first 10 years.

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Four Pros and Three Cons of Usage-Based Pricing (and How to Know If It’s Right for You)

Salesforce

For example, the electric company charges customers for the amount of energy they use each month. Some companies also measure billing in specific units, such as minutes for telecom or units of electricity. However, the cost can fluctuate widely from month to month. SaaS: Here, pricing is based on the usage of particular features.

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The Backbone of Commerce: Exploring the Vital Role of the Trucking Industry

Sales Pop!

In addition to their utility in the transportation of people, trucks also contribute significantly to the world economy’s finances and employment. Also, different types of consignments transported by trucks help create a smoothly operating international trading system.

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8 Mistakes Brands Make With Instagram

Hubspot

In addition to the network’s impressive growth, users are also highly engaged with the platform. The easiest way to tap into this growth is (as I mentioned before) through quality content and a consistent posting schedule. The social network continues to give brands huge opportunities for growth. General Electric.

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The Ultimate Guide to Augmented Reality

Hubspot

Ivan Sutherland , an electrical engineering professor, created a head-mounted display system, nicknamed “ The Sword of Damocles." Transportation. And air travel isn’t the only mode of transportation AR is helping. Talk about a growth opportunity! AR technology was born at Harvard University in 1968.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Internet of Things (IoT)

Hubspot

By building up information and communication technology, or ICT infrastructure, and sharing data through IoT connected devices, cities can alleviate some of the issues that come with all that growth. Transportation. That’s pretty substantial growth. Smart roads. Smart parking. Sounds good, right? Manufacturing. For Customers.

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What Is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Salesforce

In the second industrial revolution, electricity and other scientific advancements led to mass production. Transportation and communication costs will drop, logistics and global supply chains will become more effective, and the cost of trade will diminish, all of which will open new markets and drive economic growth.”