In drawing together multiple systems and tools, says Mark Loosmore, Amazon's latest bit of technology demonstrates the potential of a connected advisory world
Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you control with your voice. In case you missed the news, having been available in the US for two years, its long anticipated UK launch took place at the end of last month to much fanfare and excitement. The launch managed to ‘out-Apple' Apple, with sleek and stylish packaging and a marketing campaign that included more than 100 ten-second videos to help audiences become more comfortable with the product features. So what does a speaker have to do with financial advice? Well, Echo is not just a speaker. It does link to multiple music platforms inclu...
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