Consumer companies are exploring smart vending machines that have tiny computers on a wireless network which leverage information like usage data and weather forecasts to determine replenishment schedules.

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If they simply want to leverage Linux on Intel, they have a chance against the giants because the Linux market is just emerging.

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"We're in an era now where flamboyant commentators, particularly on the right, have a great deal of leverage in American politics, and sometimes you wonder whether they're in politics or they're just selling themselves, " Skocpol said.

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Come the summer, he also would have had just a year and a half left on his contract, giving him more leverage and contractual power.

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But the bottom line is that we have the ability to make a significant impact on important issues in our world, when we are able to leverage as many assets as possible, we can move the needle and be part of a solution.

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As a result, many organizations do not have a sufficiently integrated view into operations, and find it difficult to effectively manage client relationships, leverage talent, execute on engagements, and drive profitability.

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No one company can have a monopoly on the talent available across our amazing world, and we can be more effective at innovating if we leverage great minds inside and outside our company.

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