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IT Staffing Ratios: Benchmarking Metrics and Analysis for 16 Key IT Job Functions
The analysis of IT staffing data has been a core competency of Computer Economics since we began publishing our annual IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks study in 1990. Each year, we survey more than 200 IT organizations across 10 major industry sectors, based on our sampling model, to obtain data on IT staffing levels, server counts, network infrastructure, outsourcing, and spending, among other information pertinent to the assessment of IT staffing.
March, 2024
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From Reactive to Proactive: The Rise of AI-Powered MSSP Platforms
The increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats, coupled with the growing complexity of IT environments, have driven managed security service providers (MSSPs) to evolve their strategies. As organizations demand more tailored and proactive cybersecurity solutions, MSSPs are adopting innovative, platform-led approaches to meet these needs. This evolution reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated, AI-driven platforms that deliver seamless, scalable, and context-aware security operations. This Research Byte explores these trends, focusing on Orange Cyberdefense’s Core Fusion platform as a prime example of how MSSPs are redefining the cybersecurity landscape, as the company shared during its Analyst Day on November 26, 2024.
December, 2024
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SAP SuccessFactors Services 2023 RadarView™
The SAP SuccessFactors Services 2023 RadarView™ assists organizations in identifying strategic partners for adopting SAP SuccessFactors by offering detailed capability and experience analyses for service providers. It provides a 360-degree view of key SAP SuccessFactors service providers across practice maturity, partner ecosystem, and investments and innovation to help enterprises identify the appropriate service partner. The 55-page report also highlights the top supply-side trends in the SAP SuccessFactors services space and Avasant’s viewpoint.
May, 2023
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Generative AI Augmenting Digital Procurement Tools
Digital transformation of the procurement value chain has been growing for years. With the advent of generative AI, enterprises can further automate transactional procurement processes and improve decision-making for strategic sourcing processes. Specialist procurement tool vendors have already started to integrate large language models and GPT technology into their solutions to facilitate digital procurement transformation. This research byte explores the potential of generative AI in the procurement value chain and how specialist procurement tool vendors are leveraging this technology to improve the potential of their tools.
September, 2023
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Residual Value Forecast June 2024
Our quarterly Residual Value Forecast (RVF) report provides forecasts for the following categories of IT equipment: desktop computers, laptops, network equipment, printers, servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment. It also includes residual values for other non-IT equipment in the following categories: copiers, material handling equipment (forklifts), mail equipment, medical equipment, test equipment, and miscellaneous equipment such as manufacturing machinery and NC machines. Residual Value Forecasts are provided for five years for end-user, wholesale, and orderly liquidation values (OLV) prices.
June, 2024
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Engineering and Construction Digital Services 2024 RadarView™
The Engineering and Construction Digital Services 2024 RadarView™ can help engineering and construction enterprises craft a robust strategy based on industry outlook, best practices, and digital transformation. The report can also aid them in identifying the right partners and service providers to accelerate their digital transformation in this space. The 47-page report also highlights top market trends in the engineering and construction industry and Avasant’s viewpoint.
January, 2024
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State and Local Government Digital Services 2024 RadarView™
The State and Local Government Digital Services 2024 RadarView™ can help state and local governments craft a robust strategy based on industry outlook, best practices, and digital transformation. The report can also aid them in identifying the right partners and service providers to accelerate their digital transformation in this space. The 67-page report also highlights top market trends in the state and local government space and Avasant’s viewpoint.
July, 2024
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Clinical Services Business Process Transformation 2023 Market Insights™
The Clinical Services Business Process Transformation 2023 Market Insights™ assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on any clinical services project. The report also highlights key challenges that enterprises face today.
May, 2023
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Embedding Digital-First Principles in Businesses
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, businesses constantly seek innovative ways to stay ahead of their competition. One approach that has proven to be a game-changer is the digital-first principle. This approach emphasizes putting digital technologies and strategies at the forefront of an organization’s operations, paving the way for improved efficiency, customer experience, and overall profitability of the business. In this research byte, we explore the significance of embedding digital-first principles into the core of businesses, the profound impact it can have on their growth and sustainability, and how service providers are helping to facilitate this transformation. We highlight the efforts of one such service provider, Unisys, based on its recent analyst and advisor event held in June 2023.
August, 2023
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Data Management and Advanced Analytics Services 2023 Market Insights™
The Data Management and Advanced Analytics Services 2023 Market Insights™ assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on any data management and advanced analytics projects. The report also highlights key challenges that enterprises face today.
October, 2023
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Contact Center Business Process Transformation 2023–2024 RadarView™
The Contact Center Business Process Transformation 2023–2024 RadarView™ provides information to assist enterprises in building a contact center service strategy and charting an action plan for customer service transformation. It identifies key global contact center service providers that can help expedite this transformation. It also brings out detailed capability and experience analyses of leading providers to assist businesses in identifying the right strategic partners. The 81-page report highlights key industry trends in the contact center space and Avasant’s viewpoint on them.
January, 2024
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Benelux Digital Services 2024 RadarView™
The Benelux Digital Services 2024 RadarView™ can help Benelux enterprises craft a robust strategy based on industry outlook, best practices, and digital transformation. The report can also aid them in identifying the right partners and service providers to accelerate their digital transformation in this space. The 71-page report also highlights top market trends in the Benelux region and Avasant’s viewpoint.
July, 2024