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Citigroup's Public Bet on the Private Cloud

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How Technology Is Changing the Game for Consumer Giants

A staid industry eases into seamless payments and the online fray.

Allstate Taps the Crowd to Predict Insurance Claims

This Most Connected Company used external crowdsourcing to predict which cars would have claims.

General Mills Tries Gluten-Free Sales in the Cloud

‘Virtual’ storefront uses cloud technology to market gluten-free products.

Bentonville to Silicon Valley: Walmart Thinks Like a Start-up

This Most Connected Company adds tech acquisitions to its expansion plans.

Nordstrom in Fashion with Social Media, Mobile Tech

This Most Connected Company taps social media and mobile tech to meet customers where they are.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Offers 'Social' Advisers

This Most Connected Company balances social tools and regulatory scrutiny.

There's Retail Magic in Silicon Dust

The industry’s axis is shifting to Silicon Valley, where fresh ideas come from edgy start-ups.

Can Apple Polish Lowe's Reputation?

This Most Connected Company looks to Apple’s mobile devices and new apps to boost sales growth.

Big Financial Firms Embrace Data's Evolution Revolution

Cloud computing, social media, and other trends come to the fore.

Pepsi Measures Online Pulse With Social Media Strategy

This Most Connected Company wants you to “Live for Now” (online, at least).

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