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商務英語新聞 36 – 物聯網

商務英語, 商務英語詞彙, 商業新聞, 資訊科技和技術 / 可能 15, 2016

If you’re a fan of technology, you’ve likely come across the term Internet of Things, or IoT. It’s the connection of everyday devices to the Internet and has already started to change the way we interact with each other and the online world, and as Business Insider explains, it’s just getting started.

The Internet of Things has been labeled as “the next Industrial Revolution” because of the way it will change the way people live, 工作, entertain, 和旅行, as well as how governments and businesses interact with the world. 實際上, the revolution has already started.

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商務英語新聞 35 – 科技獨角獸

商務英語, 商務英語詞彙, 商業新聞, 資訊科技和技術 / 一月 3, 2016

Originally named for their rarity, technology “unicorns” are now as common as cats and dogs. As the number of companies hitting the $1bn valuation mark that defines a unicorn skyrockets, it’s easy for investors to be giddy with excitement. 但, as City AM points out, these magical creatures may be too good to be true:

The so-called “unicorns” are being targeted by traders betting their share prices will fall. Named because of their mythical, elusive status, the number of unicorns running around has been enough to garner speculation that many of these firms are overvalued.

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商務英語新聞 34 – 共享經濟

商務英語, 商務英語詞彙, 商業新聞, 財會 / 十月 11, 2015

Whether it’s ridesharing with Uber, lending your power drill to a neighbor with Peerby, taking advantage of a home exchange with Airbnb, or dozens of other examples, the so-called “sharing economy” is firmly established in our daily life. While the concept has been in place for some time, numerous enterprising groups have found a way to make the most of the current economic environment.