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#DigitalHyperExpansion™
Digital HyperExpansion™ : The Third Wave of Digital
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Tiffany to sell NFTs with matching necklaces
Tiffany & Co. plans to release a collection of NFTs which can be redeemed by buyers for a pendant called an NFTiff
PATRÓN Tequila steps into metaverse with virtual cocktail bars
The experience will allow visitors to participate in cocktail-themed quests and unlock exclusive PATRÓN NFT wearables
Zimmer Biomet plans AI center for hip, knee procedures
The project will assemble decision support tools for joint replacements powered by AI and ML, in sync with the company’s robots
Retail
Take your first step into the metaverse
A guide to metaverse by Muhamad Daud, EVP Engineering at Photon
Saks, Neiman Marcus bring shoppers into metaverse
The experience allows users to create an avatar in metaverse and obtain a digital version of the garment they purchased in-store
Tiffany to sell NFTs with matching necklaces
Tiffany & Co. plans to release a collection of NFTs which can be redeemed by buyers for a pendant called an NFTiff
Amazon tests TikTok-like photo, video feed in app
The feature will show users a TikTok-style photo and video feed, adopting a new social experience in the app
FinServ
Top 5 digital banking best practices
Establishing digital banking as a core financial value proposition
Amex Launches Global Pay for cross-border payments
The mobile-friendly digital solution will let US businesses make secure domestic and international B2B payments in more than 40 countries
Deutsche Bank to automate trade document checking
The initiative aims to enhance the bank’s trade finance offering and streamline processes for its global documentary trade business
Decentraland announces world’s first metaverse ATM
The metaverse ATM is the world’s first, fiat to crypto ATM that will allow users to easily buy MANA or other cryptocurrencies
Consumer Goods
Samsung Rebuilds Their eCommerce Platform to Meet New Demands in the Digital HyperExpansion™ Era
Optimizing customer experiences and eCommerce operations
PATRÓN Tequila steps into metaverse with virtual cocktail bars
The experience will allow visitors to participate in cocktail-themed quests and unlock exclusive PATRÓN NFT wearables
Henkel expands automation in logistics hub
The brand will use digital capabilities to streamline supply chain processes and enable real-time response to market conditions
Colgate-Palmolive files patent for at-home AI oral health device
The mouth guard shaped smart device is designed to measure oral health properties using a series of multispectral sensors
Healthcare
The rise of digital healthcare and consumerism
Deliver customer-centric digital healthcare services
Merck to use ML in drug development process
The brand will use Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in clinical development systems to optimize data ingestion and analytics
Zimmer Biomet plans AI center for hip, knee procedures
The project will assemble decision support tools for joint replacements powered by AI and Machine Learning, in sync with the company’s robots
AmerisourceBergen launches digital therapeutics platform
The platform integrates with Electronic Medical Records and expedites patient’s access to physician-ordered digital therapeutics and diagnostics
People On The Move
Min Cho
Walgreens brings Min Cho for the new ‘Chief Format Concepts and Design officer’ role
Christie Raymond
Kohl’s names Christie Raymond as company’s CMO
Stephanie Plaines
JCPenney appoints Stephanie Plaines as CFO
Michelle Greene
Cardinal Health appoints Michelle Greene as its new CIO
Ninish Ukkan
Arvest Bank hires Ninish Ukkan as new CTO
Job Openings
Senior Director II, Engineering
Walmart is looking for Senior Director II, Engineering
Vice President, Engineering, Google Photos
Google is looking for VP, Engineering, Google Photos
Engineering Director, Ads Demand Platform
Apple is looking for Engineering Director, Ads Demand Platform
Vice President, Digital Product Strategy
JP Morgan Chase is looking for VP, Digital Product Strategy
Brand Director Healthcare
P&G is looking for Brand Director Healthcare
