Software and technology
April 11, 2019
BMW is among the luxury brands disrupting their own industry through tech. Image credit: BMW
By Sarah Ramirez
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Luxury brands need to embrace their roles as technology companies to keep up with disruptors and thrive in a changing world.
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