Ideas that move Fidelity forward.

The Fidelity Center for Applied Technology®, or FCATSM, is a catalyst for breakthrough achievements in research and tech. We assess, test and scale concepts and ideas that advance Fidelity’s market leadership and enhance every customer’s experience. FCAT teams are curious, inquisitive, and intently focused on the future.

The Future Is Now

The Next Generation of Technology

Watch and see how FCAT is exploring the future, working on a host of rapidly evolving technologies which may positively impact the firm and its customers.

Projects and Obser­vations

FCAT teams are always looking beyond the horizon. We analyze social trends and experiment with an array of technologies that may impact Fidelity and its customers over the next five years. 

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Sociocultural
The Muse and The Canvas: The Evolving Interplay of Social Trends and Tech
By: Melissa Calise | April 25, 2024
Once a mere platform for college students to keep in touch, social media has evolved into a dynamic tool that merges our digital and physical worlds. With shifting trends and the rise of AI, blockchain and extended reality, we're witnessing a convergence of technologies that are reshaping how we interact, discover, and conduct business on social platforms.
sociocultural
04/25/2024
Article

Tracking Blockchain Health

Blockchain
Tracking Blockchain Health Part 2
By: Sophia Li, Joshua Chen, et. al | April 22, 2024
This research paper establishes a quantitative framework to test the relationship between blockchain network health metrics and digital asset prices. With a better understanding of the blockchain metrics that impact native token prices, investors might more appropriately focus their research and generate a differentiated investment thesis.
Blockchain
04/22/2024
Article
Quantum
From Hype to Reality: Quantum Experts Share Insights in Q&A Session
FCAT Quantum Team | March 21, 2024
Our team of quantum experts answered probing questions on the current state of quantum and future computing and its relation to AI. Their conversation sheds light on the risks and opportunities that come with advances to computing technology and highlights some of the work FCAT is doing to prepare for a post-quantum world.
quantum
03/21/2024
Article

FCAT Fest in Fortnite

New ways for employees to engage are on the horizon as enterprise gaming picks up speed. To stay ahead of the trend, our team experimented with creating FCAT’s very own island in Fortnite by Epic Games equipped with custom spaces, virtual games and more for Fidelity employees to engage.

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