From “X-as-a-service” to “Everything-as-a-service”

Yahya Mohamed Mao·7 October 2018·Enabling Technologies

...In an earlier article, I emphasized the importance of an infrastructure that is able to cope with new modern initiatives and steady growth as business development progresses. Cloud computing is undoubtedly the promise of having a modern and state-of-the-art IT infrastructure without the need for substantial capital investments and… Read More...

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Five Hundred Executives Can’t Be Wrong: Evaluating Deloitte’s Latest Global Outsourcing Survey

Fatmir Hyseni·30 September 2018·People & Change

...Recently, professional services giant Deloitte conducted a survey of 500 leaders representing organisations of all sizes and all parts of the globe, with operational footprints in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The executives responding to the survey represented more than 25 different sectors across six industries. The result… Read More...

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How Modern Technologies Can Help With Procurement’s Biggest Challenges

Nathan Sykes·23 September 2018·Enabling Technologies

...Failure to use modern technology in procurement can ruin a business. While companies of the past managed to do just fine, for the most part, procurement systems are often rigid and complicated, only able to solve a fraction of requirements. Modern technology can streamline processes and automate more tedious and… Read More...

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It’s time to talk about U.S Data Laws

Nathan Sykes·13 September 2018·Cyber Security

...A survey conducted by Pew Research, as if we really needed one, indicates at least half of all Americans perceive their online data to be less secure today than it was a few years ago. America, despite relentless progress on other fronts, and despite being one of the most… Read More...

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Bringing Disney to the building site

Dave Jones·29 August 2018·Customer Engagement

...I’ve recently returned from 2 weeks’ holiday at Disney in Orlando. Courtesy of having an 11 year old daughter it meant the majority of that time was spent in the theme and water parks, it’s now time however to reflect on the digital experience. I’m sure everyone who witnesses the special… Read More...

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Telecom: Enterprise Messaging is the New Black

Ronald van Loon·23 August 2018·Customer Engagement

...Enterprises love messaging. There is no evidence in this world that can deny the obviousness of the fact that enterprises just love reaching out to their customers. Be it regarding new deals, a new promotion, or just to remind people about them, enterprises cannot stop themselves from reaching out to… Read More...

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“Hey, Procurement…” The Rise of Chatbots in Supply Management

Bertrand Maltaverne·19 July 2018·Enabling Technologies

...Digital assistants are ubiquitous. We talk to them (Siri, Alexa, Cortana, etc.). We chat with them (Twitter, Facebook Messenger, Skype, WeChat, etc.). They are in our phones, in our computers, and even in our homes. Now they are also making their way into our offices!… Read More...

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Future Insight: Clarity on where to play and how to win in innovation

Frank Mattes·11 July 2018·Strategy & Innovation

...Since (non-incremental) innovation is playing out in a multi-year horizon, companies need to anticipate the long-term future in order to ensure innovation effectiveness. However, this is not easy. This article points out why this is so, offers clarity and a proven practical approach to mitigate some of the challenges involved… Read More...

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News in Digital from The Digital Transformation People Issue #16

News In Digital·2 July 2018·The Case For Digital Transformation

...With so much written about AI as the technology to accelerate transformation it is ironic that so much of our ability to extract value from it is dependent on how we manage and organise our own biological intelligence – people. It really is all about the people and you’ll… Read More...

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Is Cryptocurrency A Reliable Investment Asset?

Indra Chourasia·30 May 2018·Enabling Technologies

...In the quest for an enhanced portfolio return, investment management firms have been exploring newer and hitherto non-conventional investment avenues in recent years. With an aggressive shift away from a passive indexed-based investment strategy to actively managed strategies – more so focus on emerging markets, alternatives and others (real-estate, commodities… Read More...

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CFO & CIO Partnership: How to unite for competitive advantage

Nicole Sharon Schultz·9 May 2018·People & Change

...The boardroom is changing. As technology establishes itself as integral to business, it’s impacting the board’s structure and balance of power. One of the most significant technology-driven impacts is the enablement of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) to hold an undeniably strategic role within the business. As technology continues… Read More...

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Women in Cybersecurity: Why Closing the Gender Gap is Critical

Ludmila Morozova-Buss·17 April 2018·People & Change

...When discussing the lack of women in technology fields, the conversation generally starts around some basic questions: What is it about tech fields that discourages women from participating, and what can people in the field do to attain a better balance of gender? Recent findings have shown the problem is… Read More...

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