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Published On Nov 11, 2024

Written By
Robert Loy
Assistant Dean, Technology Division, College of Engineering and Technology

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2 Gandhi, P., Khanna, S. and Ramaswamy, S. (2016, April 1). Which Industries Are the Most Digital (and Why)? Harvard Business Review. Retrieved on April 11, 2024.

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