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Invest in Proprietary Data for Competitive Advantage

Harvard Business Review

I use the term "proprietary data" after the 2003 HBR classic, "IT Doesn't Matter," by Nicholas Carr. It is owned by the American Bankers Association and administered by Standard & Poors and has provided a long-term advantage to S&P. It is vital to develop a deep understanding of what is essential for the future.