Insight Type: Analyst Insight

July 22, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Top 10 Digital Transformation Trends for 2020

We are exploring the most significant digital transformation trends that will impact business and our lives in 2020.

AI, Blockchain, Digital Home, Digital Transformation

July 19, 2019

Olivier Blanchard

Analyst Insight

The European Commission strikes again: Pay the toll, do not pass Go.

Sustainability, Markets, and Policy

July 17, 2019

Olivier Blanchard

Analyst Insight

Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon 855 Plus platform for faster multi-gigabit and 5G gaming, AI, and XR

5G, Communications Networks, Digital Home, Mobile Devices, Semiconductors and Components

July 16, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Every Digital Transformation Needs Risk Management

Digital transformation can fail which is why it’s critical that every digital transformation initiation have a risk management component. Let’s take a look at what that looks like.

Digital Transformation

July 11, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

Amazon Upskilling 2025 — Amazon Commits to Retraining Employees

Amazon Upskilling 2025 was announced today, a commitment by Amazon to invest $700 million in retraining employees in data science, machine learning, business analysis, etc. Not to take anything away from Amazon's 'moment' $700 million over six years is not a lot of money in the big scheme of all things Amazon.

Workplace Collaboration

July 9, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

What Your Board Needs to Know about Tech Advancement in Digital Transformation

Pulling your board into the tech circle should enhance the momentum of your digital transformation, not detract from it. For digital transformation to be, well, transformational, board members will need to be fully engaged—and informed—regarding tech advancement.

AI, Digital Transformation

July 8, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

OECD Released New AI Principles: How Will They Impact the Ethics of AI?

Do we need global standards for the humane and ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI)? Let's take a look at the OECD guidelines.

July 4, 2019

Olivier Blanchard

Analyst Insight

World’s Cellular Networks Compromised by Massive Multi-Year Espionage Operation

The world's cellular networks have been compromised by a massive multi-year espionage operation. Here's why that matters as it relates to Huawei and poses a serious security threat to the integrity of 4G and 5G networks.

5G, Communications Networks

July 3, 2019

Shelly Kramer

Analyst Insight

How to Succeed with RPA — Adjust Your Thinking

Success with RPA is all about adjusting your thinking. That’s what digital transformation is all about—it’s not the technology, it’s about people. In the past we weren’t looking for (or thinking about) things like “how do we make this easier for employees” or “how do we make this better for the customer.” Now we are thinking about these things, and we’re building processes that think the way that employees think, or want and we’re focusing on what customers want and need from us.

AI, Automation, Digital Transformation, Robotics

July 2, 2019

Shelly Kramer

Analyst Insight

FedEx Cancels Amazon Contract — Amazon Sets Its Sights on Logistics Vertical

While FedEx canceling its Amazon contract might be news, it’s Amazon’s move into the logistics vertical that I’m watching. Here’s why.

July 2, 2019

Daniel Newman

Analyst Insight

CMOs and IoT: Can This Technology Improve Marketing?

IoT has the ability to deliver next level data that incorporates consumers user generated content with sensor data that will deliver better experiences and improve analytics. The CMO must lead this initiative to maximize IoT data.