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Monitoring Software Licenses Best Practices 2024
The art of monitoring software licenses is crucial in today’s software-driven world. Enterprises that depend on software must engage in effective license management for cost optimization, compliance assurance, and gaining a competitive edge. It is no longer just a box that needs to be checked.
March, 2024
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Decentralized AI in Healthcare: Preparing for ‘GOD AI’ and Its Agents
The god of healthcare is coming. And he’s bringing his agents, millions of them. At least, this was the vision of Ramesh Raskar, Associate Director, MIT Media Labs, as he laid it out at the most recent TiEcon conference here.
May, 2024
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IT Spending Trends in Life Sciences 2024
The life sciences sector is at a pivotal juncture, with IT spending trends reflecting a strategic embrace of digital technologies to address a myriad of challenges and opportunities. The past year has been marked by a concerted push toward digital transformation, with companies investing heavily in IT to drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance patient outcomes.
July, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 12: Professional and Technical Services
Chapter 12 provides benchmarks for professional and technical services organizations. The 58 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to about $40 billion in annual revenue. The sector includes firms that provide professional and technical services, including engineering, legal, accounting, financial advice, consulting, marketing, research, and other services.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 20: Media and Information Services
Chapter 20 provides benchmarks for the media and information services sector. This sector includes publishing, broadcasting, entertainment, and digital media organizations, as well as other media and information services companies. The 20 respondents in the sample have annual revenues ranging in size from about $50 million to around $50 billion in annual revenue.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 32: Life and Annuity Insurance
Chapter 32 provides benchmarks for life and annuity insurance companies. The firms in this sector include companies that sell life insurance, long-term disability insurance, annuities, and other types of insurance. The 17 respondents in this sector range in size from a minimum of $100 million to over $50 billion in annual revenue.
September, 2024
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Advanced Networking Adoption Trends and Customer Experience 2024
The adoption of advanced networking technologies is being driven by an insatiable need for more data within the enterprise. Real-time data analytics, generative AI, omnichannel communications, and other digital initiatives mean that data needs to move faster to keep up with the speed of the business. But high initial costs and complex integration may make it difficult for leaner industries, such as manufacturing, or nonprofits, to justify the investment in advanced networking technologies.
December, 2024
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Network Support Staffing Rebounds
Over the past three years, network support staff have constituted a larger proportion of the IT staff. While the initial surge in remote work has stabilized and the use of advanced technologies has increased, hybrid work models remain prevalent. Consequently, the need for robust IT infrastructure and cybersecurity measures persists. This Research Byte highlights the causes of this notable increase and suggests how businesses can continue to adapt to changes in IT services and staffing requirements.
June, 2025
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2025/2026: Chapter 5: Discrete Manufacturing
Chapter 5 provides benchmarks for discrete manufacturing organizations. Discrete manufacturers are defined as those where the production process adds value by fabricating or assembling individual (discrete) unit production. This category includes manufacturers of consumer products, athletic equipment, industrial equipment, telecommunications equipment, aerospace products, furniture, auto parts, electrical parts, medical devices, and electronic devices, among other products. The 79 respondents in this sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to around $85 billion in annual revenue.
August, 2025
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Enterprise Architecture Adoption and Best Practices 2023
While large IT project failures generate headlines, an even larger risk may be the incoherence that comes from developing new systems and capabilities without an overall plan. Enterprise architecture is an IT best practice that provides a description of the organization in its desired state. This allows developers to build an infrastructure, data model, systems, and process that are aligned with that organizational architecture.
October, 2023
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VR/AR Adoption Low, For Now
Businesses are in the early stages of adopting virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) solutions. While widespread adoption of VR/AR has not yet fully materialized, businesses are actively experimenting with these technologies. However, the ROI and TCO are favorable for early adopters. This Research Byte summarizes our full report, Virtual and Augmented Reality Adoption Trends and Customer Experience.
February, 2024
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Business Continuity Planning Best Practices 2024
In today’s business landscape, virtually every organization relies heavily on information technology. Therefore, restoring information systems in the event of a disaster is an essential element of risk management, not just IT. At the same time, having IT systems recovered without restoring business operations is of little value. As such, a thorough business continuity plan goes beyond IT recovery, ensuring the overall survival of the business amid disruptions and re-establishing key business functions. Effective continuity planning should also address the potential loss of key individuals, disruption of customer or supplier operations, and failure of logistics providers.
March, 2024
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IT Spending Trends in Banking and Finance 2024
The banking and finance sector is in a state of rapid change. Amid macroeconomic uncertainties such as inflation and rising interest rates, banking and finance firms are seeking opportunities through digital transformation to stay competitive. What makes this sector unique? This report analyzes the IT characteristics of the banking and finance industry with its various sub-sectors. We conclude with the outlook for increased IT spending and staffing in this sector in the coming years.
May, 2024
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IT Spending Trends in Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations 2024
For nonprofits and charitable organizations, enhancing operational efficiency and expanding service reach are top priorities. Strategic IT investments are essential for nonprofits to maximize their impact and achieve their goals. However, organizations in this sector must navigate challenges such as limited funding and a shortage of technical expertise to implement these investments. This report delves into the current IT spending patterns within these organizations, highlighting the growing reliance on IT services to create tailored digital solutions. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of aligning IT strategy with organizational goals and leveraging technology to drive innovation and service delivery.
August, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 13: Transportation and Logistics
Chapter 13 provides benchmarks for the transportation and logistics sector. The 31 respondents in this sample range in size from a minimum of $55 million to over $100 billion. The category includes organizations that operate buses, trucks, railways, airlines, barges, and ships. The sector also includes logistics companies that transport goods, transportation companies, and regional transportation authorities that move people.
September, 2024
