Demand for instant access to financial data from investors and traders around the world has shaken up the financial services industry, and Nasdaq, a pioneer in digitizing the trading process, continues to innovate for customers seeking mobile-first, real-time, mission-critical analytics. Its approach involves embracing the cloud, data and analytics, and an API-first mindset. The global exchange operator, which encourages greater market participation and innovation as vital to the health of the global economy, was one of the early innovators in providing its clients with a wide variety of financial data and analytics. In 2008, Nasdaq partnered with AWS to provide different Nasdaq programs and data access via the cloud, first with Nasdaq Market Replay, followed by Data-on-Demand. Over the years, the company has delivered additional data services through the cloud, including last year's NextGen Solutions package and Nasdaq Cloud Data Service, further extending its reach as a provider of technology and analytics services.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. The technology is already disrupting multiple industries, many of which impact you on a daily basis. Own an iPhone X? Its facial recognition system is powered by AI. Ever been redirected by Google Maps because of an accident or construction ahead? And those are just a couple of small examples.

Artificial intelligence is no longer the stuff of science fiction. The technology is already disrupting multiple industries, many of which impact you on a daily basis. Own an iPhone X? Its facial recognition system is powered by AI. Ever been redirected by Google Maps because of an accident or construction ahead? And those are just a couple of small examples.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction. The technology is already disrupting multiple industries, many of which impact you on a daily basis. Own an iPhone X? Its facial recognition system is powered by AI. Ever been redirected by Google Maps because of an accident or construction ahead? And those are just a couple of small examples.