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The Fast Company 50: Technology

Even in these tough times, surprising and extraordinary efforts are under way in businesses across the globe. From politics to technology, energy, and transportation; from marketing to retail, health care, and design, each company on the following pages illustrates the power and potential of innovative ideas and creative execution. These are the kinds of enterprises that will redefine our future and point the way to a better tomorrow.
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Cisco Systems [13]
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Intel [15]
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Pure Digital Technologies [17]
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Amazon [18]
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GE [20]
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Nokia [25]
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Facebook [27]
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IBM [30]
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Microsoft [34]
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Google
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Hulu
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Apple
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Cisco Systems
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Intel
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Pure Digital Technologies
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WuXi PharmaTech
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Amazon
[18]
 
Ideo
[39]
 
 
GE
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Hewlett-Packard
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Nokia
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Gilead Sciences
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Facebook
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NextEra Energy Resources
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Q-Cells
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First Solar
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IBM
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Zappos
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Nintendo
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Disney
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Crispin Porter + Bogusky
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TBWA\Worldwide
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New England Sports Ventures
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DSM
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Nike
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NPR
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Barbarian Group
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W.L. Gore & Associates
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Busboy Productions
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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
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Wal-Mart
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Microsoft
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Ubisoft
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Vestas
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Chevron Energy Solutions
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CAA
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L-3 Communications
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Weta Digital
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Lego
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Emirates
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Genzyme
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Etsy
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BYD
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Warner Music Group
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Aravind Eye Care System
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Toyota
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Pelamis Wave Power
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Raser Technologies
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