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January 8, 2022

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Here are this week's top research briefs.

ICYMI

Where Top US Banks Are Betting On Fintech
We visualize where US banks are placing strategic bets on fintech companies across payments, capital markets, SMB, blockchain, real estate, and more.

The Big Tech In Quantum Report: How Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, & Intel Are Battling For The Future Of Computing
Quantum computing is still nascent, but it's already sparking a revolution in technology. We look at how Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM, and Intel are establishing themselves in the quantum space through product launches, R&D projects, investments, partnerships, and more.

Among Big Tech, Here’s Who’s Leading In AI Acquisitions
Apple leads the FAMGA pack, with 29 AI acquisitions since 2010.

NFTs: Is The Spotlight-Stealing Blockchain Tech A Cash Grab Or The Next Big Thing?

Non-fungible tokens have applications beyond selling funky JPEGs and in-game items. Here’s what they are and what’s next for the tech.

The Big Tech In Pharma Report: How Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, And Google Are Capitalizing On The Digital Transformation
The pandemic has exposed challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery to clinical trials to supply chain. Here’s how Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are addressing them and working to establish permanent places for themselves in the space through product launches, partnerships, M&A deals, and more.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

Analyzing Meta’s Growth Strategy: How The Tech Giant Formerly Known As Facebook Is Building The Metaverse
We mined Meta’s acquisitions and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities in the metaverse.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

What Does Walmart’s Driverless Delivery Strategy & Future Look Like?
From autonomous trucking to drone delivery to autonomous electric vehicle delivery, Walmart is making an increasing number of varied bets on the future of driverless delivery.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Tech Market Map Report — Digital Therapeutics In Healthcare
This report looks at the digital therapeutic companies serving the healthcare industry.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

Supply Chain Visibility Platforms In Retail — ESP Vendor Matrix
This report uses the CB Insights Execution & Market Strength Positioning (ESP) Matrix to analyze vendors that deliver supply chain visibility platforms.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

Tech Market Map Report — Clinical Trials In Healthcare
This report looks at the clinical trials tech companies serving pharmaceutical companies and CROs.

EXPERT INTELLIGENCE

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