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July 25, 2020

Hi there,

This week, Walmart, Kroger, and CVS have all made face masks mandatory in their stores nationwide in order to protect their staff and their customers.

But is that enough? Our upcoming webinar on July 28 will dive headfirst into the technologies and startups helping retailers and brands to increase the safety of consumers during the pandemic. Register today.

And now, here are this week's top research briefs.

ICYMI

Reopening: The Tech-Enabled Office In A Post-Covid World
Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on company operations and office spaces. From autonomous cleaning devices to tighter cybersecurity measures, here are the technologies influencing how the office could look during the reopening process and beyond.

From Telehealth To Infection Control, How 5G, Edge Computing, & The Internet Of Medical Things Are Transforming Healthcare
New technologies like 5G and edge computing are making healthcare more connected, secure, and efficient.

Source: Plos Medicine

The Next Shipping & Delivery Battleground: Why Amazon, Walmart, & Smaller Retailers Are Betting On Micro-Fulfillment

As retailers spar to offer a better online shopping experience, micro-fulfillment technology could deliver a faster service for customers while boosting profits for retailers.

How VC Activity Defied Expectations Amid The Pandemic

In Q2’20, US-based startups continued to pick up deals and dollars during the Covid-19 crisis.

Everything You Need To Know About What Amazon Is Doing In Financial Services

From payments to lending to insurance to checking accounts, Amazon is attacking financial services from every angle without applying to be a conventional bank. In this report, we break down what it's doing to support merchants and consumers, from cashierless payment terminals to health insurance for sellers in India.

Startup Continent: The Most Well-Funded Tech Startups In Asia & The Pacific
6 of the 19 companies featured in our map are unicorns valued at $1B or more.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

Robotic Fulfillment Center Technologies: Providers And Solutions

This report on robotic fulfillment center technologies provides a deep dive on a range of vendors to help clients navigate the current robotic fulfillment solution landscape. We feature a list of providers and a detailed description of their solutions.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Big Tech In Enterprise Communication: Microsoft Teams, Facebook Workplace, Amazon Chime, And More
Companies like Slack and Zoom expanded the market for enterprise communication tools — now the tech giants want a piece. Here's how Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, and Google are going after enterprise communication & collaboration.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Source: Facebook

Insurtech Startups Are Becoming Fully Licensed Insurers. Here’s What It Means For The Industry
Some startups in the insurance space are taking the next step to directly compete with incumbents by obtaining insurance licenses.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

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