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Big Data creates big industry for storing data
Apr 4, 2013
Every purchase, online web search and even cellphone call generates data that companies hope to use to boost sales. But storing all that data is becoming a big expense, and it has spawned a multibillion-dollar industry.
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Welcome to Walmart, would you deliver a package for us?
Mar 28, 2013
Walmart is reportedly considering using customers at its brick-and-mortar stores to deliver packages to online customers.
Retail, Tech, Shipping: Amazon is all in
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Gigi Douban
Mar 21, 2013
The CIA has reportedly recruited Amazon to develop a private cloud for American intelligence gathering. So is there any sector Amazon isn't involved in these days?
Shopping Enhancer: Online shopping made equal
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Molly Wood
Mar 20, 2013
A new web service called Shopping Enhancer aims to restore parity to online shopping by getting around Google's pay-to-sell system.
Amazon to launch virtual currency
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Jim Burress
Feb 7, 2013
This week, the retailing giant said it will soon offer its own currency, called the Amazon Coin.
Netflix, Amazon typify corporate 'coopetition'
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Dan Bobkoff
Dec 26, 2012
Whether it’s Netflix and Amazon, or Apple and Google, companies that start off cooperating can turn into fierce competitors.
Tech's whirlwind week: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft
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Jeff Horwich
Oct 26, 2012
Tech stocks have had quite a day today and quite a week. Apple, Amazon and Microsoft are all in the spotlight for various reasons.
For public good, not for profit.
Amazon pushes Kindles in classrooms
Oct 18, 2012
Getting the Kindle into the hands of students offers Amazon a golden opportunity to bite into Apple's iPad market.
Walmart takes on Amazon with same-day delivery
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Queena Kim
Oct 10, 2012
Walmart stores in a handful of cities will double as distribution centers as the online giant moves into super quick delivery.
Staples shifts strategy to selling more products online
Sep 26, 2012
The office-supply chain will close dozens of stores in the U.S. and Europe and increase its selling online and through mobile apps.