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About Robert Kugel
Executive Director
Business Research
Rob leads and manages the business software research and advisory team at ISG Software Research, focusing on the intersection of information technology and applications across the front- and back-office areas of enterprises. Rob leads the Office of Finance practice and the AI for Business efforts and is a book author and thought leader on integrated business planning (IBP). Prior to ISG and two decades at Ventana Research, he was an equity research analyst at several firms including Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley and Drexel Burnham, and a consultant with McKinsey and Company. Rob was an Institutional Investor All-American Team member and on the Wall Street Journal All-Star list. Rob earned his BA in Economics/Finance at Hampshire College, an MBA in Finance/Accounting at Columbia University and is a CFA charter holder.
Articles by Robert Kugel
Analyst Perspectives
AI Imperatives for Business Software Providers
Robert Kugel
Aug 12, 2026
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AI Imperatives for Business Software Providers
Robert Kugel
Aug 12, 2026
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AI Imperatives for Business Software Providers
Robert Kugel
Aug 12, 2026
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AI Imperatives for Business Software Providers
Robert Kugel
Aug 12, 2026
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Oracle Fusion Agentic Apps May Address AI Cost and Control...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2026
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Oracle Fusion Agentic Apps May Address AI Cost and Control...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2026
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Oracle Fusion Agentic Apps May Address AI Cost and Control...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2026
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Oracle Fusion Agentic Apps May Address AI Cost and Control...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2026
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More on the SaaS-Pocalypse That Won’t Happen
Robert Kugel
Jul 16, 2026
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More on the SaaS-Pocalypse That Won’t Happen
Robert Kugel
Jul 16, 2026
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More on the SaaS-Pocalypse That Won’t Happen
Robert Kugel
Jul 16, 2026
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More on the SaaS-Pocalypse That Won’t Happen
Robert Kugel
Jul 16, 2026
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Personal Productivity AI Versus Enterprise AI
Robert Kugel
Jul 14, 2026
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Personal Productivity AI Versus Enterprise AI
Robert Kugel
Jul 14, 2026
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Personal Productivity AI Versus Enterprise AI
Robert Kugel
Jul 14, 2026
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Personal Productivity AI Versus Enterprise AI
Robert Kugel
Jul 14, 2026
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Agents and Process Intelligence Facilitate Digital Process...
Robert Kugel
Apr 15, 2026
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Agents and Process Intelligence Facilitate Digital Process...
Robert Kugel
Apr 15, 2026
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Agents and Process Intelligence Facilitate Digital Process...
Robert Kugel
Apr 15, 2026
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Agents and Process Intelligence Facilitate Digital Process...
Robert Kugel
Apr 15, 2026
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The Growing Strategic Importance of Sales and Operations...
Robert Kugel
Mar 26, 2026
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The Growing Strategic Importance of Sales and Operations...
Robert Kugel
Mar 26, 2026
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The Growing Strategic Importance of Sales and Operations...
Robert Kugel
Mar 26, 2026
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The Growing Strategic Importance of Sales and Operations...
Robert Kugel
Mar 26, 2026
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Cash Flow Forecasting for Agility in Uncertain Times
Robert Kugel
Mar 5, 2026
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Cash Flow Forecasting for Agility in Uncertain Times
Robert Kugel
Mar 5, 2026
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Cash Flow Forecasting for Agility in Uncertain Times
Robert Kugel
Mar 5, 2026
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Cash Flow Forecasting for Agility in Uncertain Times
Robert Kugel
Mar 5, 2026
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The Saas-Pocalypse That Isn’t Happening Soon
Robert Kugel
Feb 9, 2026
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The Saas-Pocalypse That Isn’t Happening Soon
Robert Kugel
Feb 9, 2026
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The Saas-Pocalypse That Isn’t Happening Soon
Robert Kugel
Feb 9, 2026
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The Saas-Pocalypse That Isn’t Happening Soon
Robert Kugel
Feb 9, 2026
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A Data Pantry is the Foundation of AI-Enabled Business Software
Robert Kugel
Feb 4, 2026
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A Data Pantry is the Foundation of AI-Enabled Business Software
Robert Kugel
Feb 4, 2026
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A Data Pantry is the Foundation of AI-Enabled Business Software
Robert Kugel
Feb 4, 2026
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A Data Pantry is the Foundation of AI-Enabled Business Software
Robert Kugel
Feb 4, 2026
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Gain an Edge With ISG’s Supply Chain Planning Buyers Guide
Robert Kugel
Jan 29, 2026
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Gain an Edge With ISG’s Supply Chain Planning Buyers Guide
Robert Kugel
Jan 29, 2026
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Gain an Edge With ISG’s Supply Chain Planning Buyers Guide
Robert Kugel
Jan 29, 2026
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Gain an Edge With ISG’s Supply Chain Planning Buyers Guide
Robert Kugel
Jan 29, 2026
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Prophix Offers Large Enterprise Capabilities to Midsize...
Robert Kugel
Jan 21, 2026
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Prophix Offers Large Enterprise Capabilities to Midsize...
Robert Kugel
Jan 21, 2026
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Prophix Offers Large Enterprise Capabilities to Midsize...
Robert Kugel
Jan 21, 2026
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Prophix Offers Large Enterprise Capabilities to Midsize...
Robert Kugel
Jan 21, 2026
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Achieving Productivity in Sustainability Analysis and Reporting
Robert Kugel
Jan 13, 2026
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Achieving Productivity in Sustainability Analysis and Reporting
Robert Kugel
Jan 13, 2026
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Achieving Productivity in Sustainability Analysis and Reporting
Robert Kugel
Jan 13, 2026
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Achieving Productivity in Sustainability Analysis and Reporting
Robert Kugel
Jan 13, 2026
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Addressing Critical Audit Matters With AI and Virtual Audits
Robert Kugel
Dec 9, 2025
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Addressing Critical Audit Matters With AI and Virtual Audits
Robert Kugel
Dec 9, 2025
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Addressing Critical Audit Matters With AI and Virtual Audits
Robert Kugel
Dec 9, 2025
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Addressing Critical Audit Matters With AI and Virtual Audits
Robert Kugel
Dec 9, 2025
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Midsize Enterprises Need a Technology Update
Robert Kugel
Nov 20, 2025
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Midsize Enterprises Need a Technology Update
Robert Kugel
Nov 20, 2025
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Midsize Enterprises Need a Technology Update
Robert Kugel
Nov 20, 2025
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Midsize Enterprises Need a Technology Update
Robert Kugel
Nov 20, 2025
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Tokenizing Working Capital to Improve Performance and...
Robert Kugel
Nov 13, 2025
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Tokenizing Working Capital to Improve Performance and...
Robert Kugel
Nov 13, 2025
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Tokenizing Working Capital to Improve Performance and...
Robert Kugel
Nov 13, 2025
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Tokenizing Working Capital to Improve Performance and...
Robert Kugel
Nov 13, 2025
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Oracle Shows Off AI Agents for Performance and Productivity
Robert Kugel
Nov 5, 2025
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Oracle Shows Off AI Agents for Performance and Productivity
Robert Kugel
Nov 5, 2025
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Oracle Shows Off AI Agents for Performance and Productivity
Robert Kugel
Nov 5, 2025
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Oracle Shows Off AI Agents for Performance and Productivity
Robert Kugel
Nov 5, 2025
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NetSuite Next: Productivity by a Thousand Cuts with AI
Robert Kugel
Oct 28, 2025
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NetSuite Next: Productivity by a Thousand Cuts with AI
Robert Kugel
Oct 28, 2025
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NetSuite Next: Productivity by a Thousand Cuts with AI
Robert Kugel
Oct 28, 2025
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NetSuite Next: Productivity by a Thousand Cuts with AI
Robert Kugel
Oct 28, 2025
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Data Is the Structural Steel of Finance Departments
Robert Kugel
Oct 15, 2025
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Data Is the Structural Steel of Finance Departments
Robert Kugel
Oct 15, 2025
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Data Is the Structural Steel of Finance Departments
Robert Kugel
Oct 15, 2025
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Data Is the Structural Steel of Finance Departments
Robert Kugel
Oct 15, 2025
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Collaborative Supply Chain Forecasting Faces Serious Challenges
Robert Kugel
Sep 16, 2025
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Collaborative Supply Chain Forecasting Faces Serious Challenges
Robert Kugel
Sep 16, 2025
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Collaborative Supply Chain Forecasting Faces Serious Challenges
Robert Kugel
Sep 16, 2025
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Collaborative Supply Chain Forecasting Faces Serious Challenges
Robert Kugel
Sep 16, 2025
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Record to Report 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Sep 5, 2025
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Financial Close 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Sep 5, 2025
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Financial Consolidation 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Sep 5, 2025
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Use AI and Technology to Optimize Working Capital
Robert Kugel
Sep 3, 2025
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Use AI and Technology to Optimize Working Capital
Robert Kugel
Sep 3, 2025
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Use AI and Technology to Optimize Working Capital
Robert Kugel
Sep 3, 2025
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Use AI and Technology to Optimize Working Capital
Robert Kugel
Sep 3, 2025
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FloQast Gives Accountants an AI Hack to Improve Productivity
Robert Kugel
Aug 28, 2025
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FloQast Gives Accountants an AI Hack to Improve Productivity
Robert Kugel
Aug 28, 2025
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FloQast Gives Accountants an AI Hack to Improve Productivity
Robert Kugel
Aug 28, 2025
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FloQast Gives Accountants an AI Hack to Improve Productivity
Robert Kugel
Aug 28, 2025
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Minimize Costs with Supply Chain Agility and AI
Robert Kugel
Aug 26, 2025
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Minimize Costs with Supply Chain Agility and AI
Robert Kugel
Aug 26, 2025
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Minimize Costs with Supply Chain Agility and AI
Robert Kugel
Aug 26, 2025
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Minimize Costs with Supply Chain Agility and AI
Robert Kugel
Aug 26, 2025
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AI Agents in the Supply Chain offer a Competitive Edge
Robert Kugel
Aug 21, 2025
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AI Agents in the Supply Chain offer a Competitive Edge
Robert Kugel
Aug 21, 2025
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AI Agents in the Supply Chain offer a Competitive Edge
Robert Kugel
Aug 21, 2025
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AI Agents in the Supply Chain offer a Competitive Edge
Robert Kugel
Aug 21, 2025
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Successful AI Adoption: Change Management is Essential
Robert Kugel
Aug 7, 2025
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Successful AI Adoption: Change Management is Essential
Robert Kugel
Aug 7, 2025
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Successful AI Adoption: Change Management is Essential
Robert Kugel
Aug 7, 2025
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Successful AI Adoption: Change Management is Essential
Robert Kugel
Aug 7, 2025
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Payments Technology and Evolution of P2P and O2C
Robert Kugel
Aug 5, 2025
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Payments Technology and Evolution of P2P and O2C
Robert Kugel
Aug 5, 2025
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Payments Technology and Evolution of P2P and O2C
Robert Kugel
Aug 5, 2025
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Payments Technology and Evolution of P2P and O2C
Robert Kugel
Aug 5, 2025
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Sustainability: Global Complexity Requires Software for...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2025
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Sustainability: Global Complexity Requires Software for...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2025
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Sustainability: Global Complexity Requires Software for...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2025
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Sustainability: Global Complexity Requires Software for...
Robert Kugel
Jul 30, 2025
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Retail Supply Chain Planning 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...
Robert Kugel
Jun 19, 2025
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Sales and Operations Planning 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...
Robert Kugel
Jun 5, 2025
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Supply Chain Planning 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Jun 5, 2025
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Midsize Supply Chain Planning 2025 Buyers Guide Executive...
Robert Kugel
Jun 5, 2025
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Midsize ERP Financial Management 2024 Buyers Guide Executive...
Robert Kugel
Jan 10, 2025
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ERP Manufacturing Buyers Guide 2024 Buyers Guide Executive...
Robert Kugel
Jan 9, 2025
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Workforce Planning Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 31, 2024
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Business Planning Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 31, 2024
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Revenue Planning Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 31, 2024
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Financial Planning Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 31, 2024
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Midsize ERP Manufacturing 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 20, 2024
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Midsize ERP 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 20, 2024
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ERP Financial Management Buyers Guide 2024 Buyers Guide...
Robert Kugel
Dec 20, 2024
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ERP 2024 Buyers Guide Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Dec 20, 2024
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Business Planning Buyers Guide 2023 Executive Summary
Robert Kugel
Aug 23, 2024
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