Through weather predictability, soil sensor data, drone imaging, and white space connectivity, Microsoft's FarmBeats seeks to use machine learning to increase crop yields and meet food demand that is projected to double by 2050.
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Cleveland Clinic: The Medicine We All Need
The Cleveland Clinic is doing the impossible in US healthcare, consistently providing world-class quality medical care while lowering costs. Their model will soon affect how you get your care wherever you are.
Finding LUV at Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines continues to touch the sky in low-cost operations and superior customer service — proving the ability to sustain competitive advantages in the face of fierce industry competition by effectively aligning its operating and business models.