Employees in the dark over the importance of new digital technologies
When it comes to advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) or internet of things (IoT), workers disagree over the extent of their potential impact. This is according to a new report from TeamViewer and the Handelsblatt Research Institute. Polling around 3160 desk workers, 2000 deskless (field) workers and 3650 managers from ten European countries, the two companies found that …
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Digital transformation vs. digitization – creating customer-centric strategies with data
In a market awash with marketing messaging, the discussion of the difference between‘ digital transformation’ and ‘digitization’ is a common one. Whilst it is not uncommon for the terms to be used interchangeably, this is technically incorrect and the distinction is an important one, especially for businesses looking to make the most of the data they uncover as part of …
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From awareness to action: Why digital ethics is moving up the agenda
The concept of digital ethics is no longer new. Leading academic institutions and think tanks have been raising ethical concerns around technology for decades, and the last several years have seen a plethora of guidelines for creating, testing and managing technology so it’s responsible and trustworthy. But, the last year has seen digital ethics hit the mainstream, with organizations in …
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Almost all workers will be required to learn new digital skills in the next decade
By the time we hit 2030, almost all workers in the UK (90 percent) will be required to learn new digital skills in order to do their jobs, a new report from CRM provider Salesforce and analyst firm IDC argues. In order to train such a vast number of workers, the country will need to spend approximately $1.8 billion every …
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England fans turn to digital experiences ahead of Denmark semi-final
If there’s one thing England football fans find more annoying than losing (or Harry Kane missing a sitter), it’s poor-performing applications and digital services. These are the conclusions of a new report published by Cisco AppDynamics. The company set out to find if, and how, England fans use digital tools to improve their football-watching experience, polling just over 1,000 fans …
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Snake oil or panacea? The truth about digital transformation
Businesses have an interesting problem on their hands when it comes to adopting and implementing technology. As advancements are made and new products and processes are developed, the possible applications of these products and processes are quick to become over-hyped. The technology itself becomes commoditized, with many businesses prioritizing the fact that they have and are using this ‘cutting-edge’ tech …
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Getting beyond the marketing of digital building platforms
For an industry used to keeping to itself, the built environment is gaining a lot of interest. Everyone from investors to casual LinkedIn observers has more reasons than ever to look at buildings and wonder what’s going on inside. The industry itself is known for moving slowly when it comes to adopting new technologies, but novel concepts and products are …
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Businesses must reduce digital wastage in cloud
If businesses are able to cut down on digital wastage, a greater proportion of their budget could be funnelled towards cloud investments that drive better business outcomes. This is according to a new report from cloud data management firm NetApp, which claims businesses using cloud could reduce their digital wastage by up to 60 percent. Polling 602 UK employees for …
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Re-platforming: the most overlooked piece in developing a successful digital transformation strategy?
Perhaps one of the most widely used phrases among businesses from the last 12 months – aside from lockdown, social distancing, and Covid-19 – has been ‘digital transformation’. And while there’s no denying that tech adoption has skyrocketed in response to the pandemic and evolving market needs, when embarking on such a large-scale, company-wide project, legacy systems can prove to …
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IT observability could be the real key to digital transformation
Businesses that are serious about their digital transformation plans should strive to achieve strong observability practices, as a core competency. This is according to a new report from data platform Splunk, which asserts that observability delivers “tangible, essential results”, and those that achieve high maturity levels can expect greater visibility across hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructures, resources and performance areas. Further, the …
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