If 2020 taught us anything, it was that no business is resilient to everything. But those that had laid their digital tracks early were better positioned to recover, and in some cases, even speed ahead. In fact, one retail expert said that we had “witnessed a 10-year evolutionary leap toward digital” in retailing. Read More
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One of the biggest lessons Australia and New Zealand business leaders can take from the past 12 months is that a climate of uncertainty is now the new normal.
The shift in customer behaviour brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with rapid information technology changes, has already presented significant challenges. As a result, many organisations have had to bring forward their digital transformation plans and complete projects in weeks or months rather than years. Read More
The month of December is coming to a close, and it is now time to look back at the new features introduced in Microsoft 365 this year. In 2020, Microsoft announced plenty of new services and features to help users deal with the ongoing pandemic and adapts to remote learning or working. Read More
A number of digital transformation trends have become established as we enter the new year. It is clear, for example, that many people will continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, and that a large portion of them will probably work remotely on a permanent basis. Read More
Cloud Computing services have grown to become a necessity for businesses quicker than anybody had expected. Microsoft’s Azure is a popular cloud-based service which offers hybrid compatibility that has become the preferred choice among top-tier IT companies. Read More
My end-of-year column back in 2019 outlined how advancements in the use of new technologies — such as robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI) the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning (ML) — were likely to create massive data management problems. This largely came true as organizations across the spectrum struggled under the weight of massive volumes of data generated from digital transformation efforts. Read More
As the clock ticks down on 2020, here are a few ways to keep the momentum going on your digital transformation.
In 2020, businesses of all kinds were forced to fast-track their digitization journey. Now that the year’s end is in sight, you may be looking for strategies to help you hit the ground running in the New Year.
Here are four strategic ways to advance your digital transformation process in the remainder of 2020. Read More
When the pandemic’s initial shock hit businesses across the globe, companies had to make moves to meet their customers online — and fast. This shift online has largely been dubbed a “digital transformation” by media, entrepreneurs and analysts alike. But what exactly is a digital transformation, and what lessons have we learned from those who have attempted to make one? Read More
In this atypical year, many of us have discovered a new sense of appreciation for our computers as critical tools to get work done. Now more than ever, we are all looking for new ways to be productive on our laptops and desktops. At Microsoft, we are committed to delivering great Microsoft 365 experiences that help our customers work easier and faster on their favorite devices. With this in mind, we want to share some of the latest Microsoft 365 innovations that can make you even more productive on a Mac.
We live in a hyperconnected ecosystem, where every interaction results in massive datasets being generated. This consumption and usage of data has significantly changed over the years, helping shape new business models and driving a customer-centric approach to transformation. Read More
