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Torc Brings a Targeted, Cloud-Native Approach to Tech Talent Acquisition
Torc is a software development talent marketplace that leverages an AI-driven engine to match developers and companies worldwide. It’s a Tech Innovator to watch, the first in a new Avasant series on Tech Innovators.
March, 2023
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New Technologies for Grab-And-Go Shopping
Autonomous, grab-and-go shopping is on the rise worldwide, with retailers searching for solutions to speed up store visits, increase customer satisfaction, boost sales, optimize store layouts, and deal with labor shortages.
May, 2023
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Heads Up: Addressing the Specific Device Management Needs of XR Headsets
Many Fortune 500 companies increasingly rely on AR, VR, and XR (augmented, virtual, and extended reality) devices to train employees, collaborate, perform maintenance, visualize data, run product demos, and more. But traditional mobile device management (MDM) or unified endpoint management (UEM) platforms are not necessarily good for managing AR/VR/XR devices. These headsets have specific management and security needs, and once an enterprise scales its AR/VR/XR program, it needs a platform tailored specifically to these types of devices. Innovative companies like ArborXR have stepped up to fill this need.
July, 2023
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Nividous: Unlocking the Potential of Intelligent Automation
Traditional RPA systems are at a crossroads. They are too often siloed and difficult to manage. Nividous Software Solutions is an example of a company that is unlocking the potential of RPA with its comprehensive, integrated, and scalable business automation platform—a practical approach to implementing intelligent automation.
October, 2023
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GAVS and Its AIOps Platform Tackle the IT Quagmire
The enterprise computing environment today is more heterogenous and complex than ever. There are multiple computing platforms, combinations of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and even multiple clouds. This IT quagmire causes many problems and represents a security risk. Into this breach has stepped a discipline known as AIOps. A leading provider of AIOps solutions and a Tech Innovator is GAVS Technologies.
November, 2023
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Ciklum: Shaping the Future of Custom Product Development
Software and smart sensors are being used increasingly in products and services today. And not just in high-tech products. Even low-tech products are becoming smart products. And organizations in all industries are increasingly leveraging technology to better reach and serve customers, whether it be through e-commerce, mobile apps, or connected devices. As a result, product design, hardware design, and software development must all be done in coordination and collaboration. Ciklum is a leading provider in this custom product development space and is a Tech Innovator to watch.
November, 2023
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LifeSite TokenX: Tracking Physical and Digital Assets with Confidence
When it comes to supply chains, customers have become much more demanding. Consumers want the assurance that the products they receive are genuine. They want to be sure that their luxury goods, such as Chanel purses or Rolex watches, are not knockoffs. Enterprises have the same concerns—and then some. One technology to address this need is tokenization, which refers to the process of creating a digital representation of an individual physical asset on a blockchain. LifeSite Tokenx is an interesting vendor in this space and is a Tech Innovator to watch.
February, 2024
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Microsoft Revs Up Copilot in Dynamics 365: Will it Fly with Customers?
To capitalize on the generative AI frenzy sweeping the business world, Microsoft has been rapidly launching versions of its Copilot solutions throughout its various products. The software giant has also announced many new use cases for Copilots in individual Dynamics 365 modules. But are customers ready and willing to let Gen AI play such an important role in their core ERP processes? And are they willing to pay for it? We examine the Copilot state of play.
February, 2024
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Worldwide IT Spending and Staffing Outlook for 2024
Our forecast for enterprise IT spending in 2024 is partly sunny, with a chance of strong headwinds. With stronger-than-expected economic data in the US and Europe and easing inflation, the world economy in most regions looks poised for the soft landing that central banks were aiming for. Our survey shows that IT budgets will continue to grow, and enterprises expect a slightly better 2024 than 2023. The worldwide outlook is cautiously optimistic.
March, 2024
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Intelligent Process Mining Platforms 2022–2023 RadarView™
The Intelligent Process Mining Platforms 2022–2023 RadarView™ assists organizations in identifying strategic partners for process mining by featuring detailed capability and experience analyses of leading platform providers. It provides a 360-degree view of key process mining platform providers utilizing three parameters: product maturity, enterprise adaptability, and future readiness. The 54-page report also highlights top market trends in the process mining space and Avasant’s viewpoint.
November, 2022
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Intelligent Process Mining: Delivering Complex Business Intelligence and Process Transparency
An increase in enterprise demand for hyperautomation has boosted the demand for process mining tools. With advancements in technology such as RPA, low-code/no-code, and artificial intelligence, the role of process mining has elevated from process standardization or automation to digital transformation. Platform features such as data integration with IoT devices and digital twin development enhance process understanding and data visualization. To tap market opportunities, software-as-service (SaaS) providers are embedding process mining in business applications by developing in-house capabilities and acquiring or partnering with vendors in the space. These emerging trends are covered in Avasant’s Intelligent Process Mining Platforms 2022–2023 RadarView™.
November, 2022
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Low-Code, No Code, No Devs?
The process of developing and maintaining enterprise applications is changing. Agile methodologies and DevOps are contributing factors to the decline in application developer staffing ratios. Low-code/no-code, rapid application development approaches that aim to reduce coding and application development times further reduce the need for developers. Developers still make up the largest portion of most IT organizations, and they are quite expensive. Therefore, IT leaders should assess their developer needs in order to optimize their personnel budgets. This research byte summarizes our full report, Application Developer Staffing Ratios.
November, 2022
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Intelligent Document Processing Platforms 2022 RadarView™
The Intelligent Document Processing Platforms 2022 RadarView™ assists organizations in identifying strategic partners for IDP by featuring detailed capability and experience analyses of leading platform providers. It provides a 360-degree view of key IDP platform providers across product maturity, enterprise adaptability, and future readiness, thus supporting enterprises in identifying the right IDP platform partner. The 58-page report also highlights top market trends in the IDP space and Avasant’s viewpoint.
September, 2022