Why unlocking digital transformation through modern active/active data infrastructures is a gamechanger
Over the past twelve months, we have seen an acceleration of digital transformation like never before. And it shows no sign of stopping. Businesses are driving digital programs that reduce the need for physical presence or human intervention. We are seeing a whole new layer of vital business continuity that strengthens systems enabling them to handle unprecedented human and technical …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
Digital transformation: How Covid-19 revolutionised healthcare
Covid-19 has been a catalyst for digital transformation across the board, but the sector that experienced this most acutely is healthcare. The sudden influx of patients and the sudden rise in demand for care caused by the virus exposed just how inefficient paper-based and legacy IT systems were. With vaccinations being rolled-out, and an end to lockdown restrictions finally in …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
How banks can leverage their digital experiences to remain competitive
During the pandemic, entire industries have experienced seismic shifts from their modus operandi to almost entirely digital undertakings. One industry in particular that this applies to is banking. Banking is traditionally viewed as a legacy industry that can be slow to respond to the changing times of society, however it is also an essential service that most people can’t do …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
‘Digital born’ employees are taking over the workplace
People born after technology engulfed all aspects of our lives now make up the majority of the workforce and are driving change that the older generation doesn’t seem to understand. This is according to a new report by software firm Citrix, which claims that Millennials’ and Gen Z’s better understanding of technology could bring in an additional $1.9 trillion in …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
Many companies still don’t have a digital transformation plan
Digital transformation isn’t something businesses should approach without a strategy in place, yet many companies do just that. According to a new report from hybrid cloud firm Pulsant, less than half of businesses (42 percent) have a digital transformation plan, while one in ten (11 percent) are trying to transform their operations completely without a plan. Polling 200 IT decision-makers …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
UK leading the way in digital tech
No other country across across Europe has citizens using digital services more than the UK, new research has claims. A report by consulting firm McKinsey found 86 percent of UK citizens have used e-commerce or online services in the past six months. Since last Christmas, approximately seven million Brits accessed new digital services, mostly grocery stores and education services, bringing …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
Millions of UK workers don’t have the proper digital skills they need
Around half of the UK’s workforce, approximately 17 million people, are lacking what’s known as Essential Digital Skills (EDS), collective FutureDotNow has said in a new report. FutureDotNow is a coalition of leading organizations focused on accelerating the UK’s workplace digital skills at scale, and says its report found people without EDS are present, in large numbers, in industries such …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
Technological disruption vs digital transformation vs innovation: What does your business really need in 2021?
Covid-19 has been the ultimate disruptor. More than that, it’s changed the way we think about how businesses and industries can be disrupted. That said, the fundamental meaning and business impact of disruption remain consistent. Technological disruption is the convergence between new business models, new technologies, and new combinations of existing approaches to create a competitive advantage. This advantage enables …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
IoT is key to helping digital transformation
For almost all enterprises, the Internet of Things (IoT) is crucial to assisting digital transformation, a new report from Omdia asserts. The analyst firm’s latest IoT Enterprise Survey suggests IoT deployments have matured within organizations, as almost three-quarters (73 percent) said they were either in full deployment, or trial/PoC stages (up four percent year-on-year). The number of projects is also …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
Is software strategy (or lack of) holding back your digital transformation?
Legacy technology doesn’t age very well, especially if it wasn’t designed for the long haul. Take all the companies that first attempted to implement technology solutions 10 or 15 years ago but didn’t plan for the future. Now, they’re likely stuck with aging infrastructure that prevents agility and allows the competition to run laps around them. This isn’t an unusual …
Tovább a bejegyzéshez
