Data is the new gold. This is how it can benefit everyone – while harming no one

Jul 29, 2020

A new World Economic Forum paper highlights innovations to advance and refine a new paradigm for the business of data. Image: Getty Images

Derek O'Halloran

Head of Product Portfolio and Growth; Member, ExCom, World Economic Forum

Francisco D'Souza

Co-Founder, Cognizant; Fellow, World Economic Forum

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There are four emerging archetypes of this data-driven value creation: new value pools, new business models, richer stakeholder experiences and better decisions. Image: World Economic Forum

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