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Disruptive Technology: Protecting Against and Pioneering Toward

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There are two kinds of companies — those that are disruptors and those that will be disrupted. What sets them apart is their vision and ability to apply technology and resources to lead in this new, accelerated disruption economy. In the last five years, numerous industries have been disrupted by start-ups with minimal infrastructure and simple concepts that turned classic business models on their heads. How can a company protect its current market share through technology advances? How can a pioneer begin a disruption with nothing more than a computer and a revolutionary idea?

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