Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gene Chao, a technology executive who’s been on the frontline of digital transformation for the past 30 years and who is now leading a new initiative with me on digital transformation and talent. We talked about what’s changing inside companies, the impact on the need for talent, and ultimately, on higher education. Read More
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In the rapidly evolving era of digitalization, it is obvious that the medical world has drastically changed. All patient delivery methods will be revolutionized through the digitization of healthcare. Read More
Digital transformation: It’s a term we’re all familiar with by now as a buzzword and strategy that organizations have been talking about for well over a decade. Given that—along with its frequent prioritization and pervasive, positive impact—why does it still seem so tough? And why are so many organizations still coming to grips with it? Read More
In the current global business landscape, technology adoption and application have become a necessity to stay competitive and continuously drive performance and growth. As reported by Gartner, 91% of companies across various industries are engaged in digital transformation, and 87% of senior business executives see digitalization as a strategic priority. The promise of optimization, cost savings and exponential growth offered by the application of emerging technology solutions continues to drive the allure of digital transformation for organizations. Read More
Data is at the heart of any organization. If you’re a policymaker, your data is policy. If you’re a librarian, your data is your book collection. If you’re working in a warehouse, your data is your inventory. And if you’re a computer programmer, your data is your code. Read More
In an era dominated by rapid technological evolution, digital marketplaces are helping companies transform, particularly within the telecommunications realm. These platforms, once simple conduits for transactions, now redefine customer engagement, spur innovation and accelerate the digital transformation of industries across the board. The integration of these platforms has contributed to a complete reimagining of what telecom companies represent in the digital economy. Read More
Every new year, Americans spend around $30 billion on fitness memberships and another $11.15 billion on home exercise equipment, but 90% of them quit their health club within just three months of joining, and much of that equipment will end up for sale on Craigslist. Read More
Like every technology, data management is evolving. Successful companies strive to manage their data efficiently, and much of the focus today remains on digital transformation, which may include incorporating cloud-native technologies. Read More
How can you quantify the benefits of a digital transformation? During my recent tenure as the CEO of Honeywell, we spent significant time, energy, and capital on our IT infrastructure—more than the company ever had before. Was the investment worth it? Although it’s hard to estimate exactly how much value we derived from streamlining our systems and improving our internal and external data and analytics capabilities, I have a clear view: There’s zero chance that we would have made it through Covid, inflation, the upswing in geopolitical risk—all the challenges we faced over the past several years—had we not developed a transparent and coherent digital strategy. Read More
“Throw out the last transformation plan — we need a new one.”
