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  • EBS 1 - Artificial Intelligence a Major Focus of Empowering Beyond Summit

    Artificial Intelligence a Major Focus of Empowering Beyond Summit

    Generative AI has caught everyone’s imagination as ChatGPT became the fastest adopted technology in history. In light of this, artificial intelligence will be one of the focuses of Avasant’s Empowering Beyond Summit 2023 (EBS23), which will feature inspiring keynotes, interactive panels, innovative demos, and more.

    April, 2023

  • ERD - What Exactly is Digital Engineering and Who is a True Digital Engineering Partner?

    What Exactly is Digital Engineering and Who is a True Digital Engineering Partner?

    Both B2B and B2C products have become smarter and more connected, requiring real-time integration and interaction between hardware and software components. To develop connected products and digitize the engineering and manufacturing life cycle, enterprises need an amalgamation of product and software engineering capabilities through digital engineering. While digital engineering is a growing domain, it is crucial that the ecosystem players, especially engineering and manufacturing companies, get the essence of digital engineering right to realize its true potential.

    June, 2023

  • Data Management RB 450x450 - Data Management and Analytics Spike Likely Unsustainable

    Data Management and Analytics Spike Likely Unsustainable

    With the amount of data that IT organizations need to manage growing with no end in sight, it is surprising that the data management and analytics function has decreased this year. This Research Byte examines the reasons for the declining trend and provides a summary of our full report on data management staffing ratios.

    July, 2023

  • MoneyShot End user Computing Services 2023 - End-user Computing Services: Enhancing End-user Experience and Productivity

    End-user Computing Services: Enhancing End-user Experience and Productivity

    Enterprises are undergoing a transformative shift from traditional service-level agreements (SLAs) to experience-level agreements (XLAs) in their end-user computing services contracts. It allows them to focus on parameters impacting business outcomes, such as service accuracy, technology adoption, and employee experience. They leverage AI-driven solutions to optimize device management by predicting refresh and maintenance needs and RPA-enabled chatbots to empower end users with self-service options. End-user computing service providers can help organizations optimize their device life cycle, perform persona-based analytics, deploy sustainability accelerators, and virtualize workplace assets. Both demand-side and supply-side trends are covered in Avasant’s End-user Computing Services 2023 Market Insights™ and End-user Computing Services 2023 RadarView™, respectively.

    September, 2023

  • Practice adoption Enterprise2 450x450 - Enterprise Architecture Popular but Inconsistently Practiced

    Enterprise Architecture Popular but Inconsistently Practiced

    Enterprise architecture is an IT best practice that has been around since the 1980s. It provides a description of the organization in its desired state. With the obvious benefits of this approach, you would think more enterprises would make heavy use of it. However, while it is one of the most adopted practices in our study, most organizations practice it inconsistently, availing only a portion of its benefits. This Research Byte discusses the importance of enterprise architecture and its adoption trends.

    October, 2023

  • AmazonQ23 - Can Amazon Q Be to Business Users and Developers What Q Is to Bond?

    Can Amazon Q Be to Business Users and Developers What Q Is to Bond?

    Amazon Q, introduced during AWS re:Invent 2023 in Las Vegas, is a corporate chatbot designed to automate content search and creation and provide summaries. It aids in handling enterprise knowledge bases and repositories while automating tasks such as ticket filing and case creation using generative AI and natural language processing, among others. This touches a variety of business user personas, including knowledge workers, data and analytics personnel, and call center managers and employees. It helps developers in debugging and enhancing code for improved performance. By automating alterations to source code, it significantly reduces the workload for developers. Although a late entrant, Amazon Q seems up for the challenge.

    December, 2023

  • money - SAP S/4HANA: Reducing Time to Market Through Industry-Specific Solutions and Generative AI Capabilities

    SAP S/4HANA: Reducing Time to Market Through Industry-Specific Solutions and Generative AI Capabilities

    Migrating to SAP S/4HANA presents a challenge for enterprises encompassing multiple business processes across the value chain, intricate data structures, and several customizations. Current macroeconomic headwinds have made this transition more complex as customers reassess their SAP S/4HANA implementation strategies to develop a cost-optimal road map and seek quick ROI on their IT investments. Service providers are also addressing these trends, reducing time to market for clients through industry-specific solutions with preconfigured process workflows. They have also invested in generative AI solutions to strengthen horizontal capabilities, such as testing and documentation.

    January, 2024

  • RB Product Image for website - Generative AI: The Vigilant Watchtower for Data Centers

    Generative AI: The Vigilant Watchtower for Data Centers

    Managing data centers strategically is essential to effectively navigate market hurdles in today’s dynamic economy. For an organization, taking advantage of possibilities in spite of economic obstacles is just as important as maintaining security and smooth operation. Nowadays, businesses are dealing with resource constraints, adapting to new regulations and technology, conserving energy, and scaling up or down as necessary. To overcome these hurdles, leading service providers harness generative AI to help organizations manage data centers effectively, especially in monitoring and support services. It greatly benefits customers by automating operations, improving security, and quickly resolving issues, all while supporting data-driven decision-making.

    February, 2024

  • Cover Page 450x450 - Service Provider ESG Maturity Index 2023–2024: Driving Sustainable Sourcing by Engaging with Progressive Partners

    Service Provider ESG Maturity Index 2023–2024: Driving Sustainable Sourcing by Engaging with Progressive Partners

    This is the second edition of the Service Provider ESG Maturity Index, featuring 42 providers. The service providers have been assessed based on their sustainability disclosures, strategy, and transparency and have been classified and benchmarked based on more than 50 metrics spread across five topics: environmental, social, governance, ESG disclosure compliance and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) coverage, and complexity. The report aims to help enterprise customers choose the right service provider when making procurement decisions for building circular product life cycles and developing road maps and solutions to achieve their sustainability goals.

    March, 2024

  • Oracle Product Image 450x450 - Oracle's Bold Move: Freely Embedding Gen AI in Business Apps

    Oracle’s Bold Move: Freely Embedding Gen AI in Business Apps

    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Generative AI (Gen AI) is rapidly transforming industries, and Oracle, a major player in the enterprise technology market, is making a bold move. It is offering its base Gen AI capabilities across its suite of business applications, including Fusion Cloud Applications Suite and NetSuite, at no additional cost.

    April, 2024

  • Product Image Supply Chain RB 450x450 - How to Assess and Improve Supply Chain and Compliance Issues in the Petrochemical Industry

    How to Assess and Improve Supply Chain and Compliance Issues in the Petrochemical Industry

    Big petrochemical companies face many challenges arising across various dimensions such as controls, compliance, and monitoring. Issues vary from inadequate expenditure oversight, lack of performance metrics, absence of a vendor management office (VMO), and ineffective supplier management practices. Other problems are related to contract management and governance and issues related to synchronization and platform disparities.

    May, 2024

  • Product Image Outsourcing Strategyjpg 450x450 - The Importance of a Diversified Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Strategy

    The Importance of a Diversified Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Strategy

    Healthcare organizations must have a diversified RCM outsourcing strategy to ensure financial stability, operational resilience, and data security. The recent consulting engagement with a leading DSO demonstrated the practical benefits of a diversified vendor base as they leveraged external relationships to mitigate the impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack. This incident serves as a compelling reminder of the potential consequences of single-vendor dependency, including disrupted cash flow, reputational damage, and compliance challenges. Healthcare organizations must proactively diversify their RCM outsourcing strategy to safeguard against unforeseen disruptions and maintain continuous, efficient revenue cycle operations. This approach enhances the organization’s ability to navigate crises and reinforces its commitment to providing uninterrupted, high-quality patient care.

    June, 2024

  • Product Image Double edge 450x450 - The Dual-Edged Sword of Technological Progress: Navigating the Promise and Peril of Innovation

    The Dual-Edged Sword of Technological Progress: Navigating the Promise and Peril of Innovation

    In today’s dynamic landscape, technology has evolved from being just a set of tools to becoming the cornerstone of our advancement. It has revolutionized communication, healthcare, and global connectivity, opening new horizons for growth and collaboration. However, this transformative power comes with ethical dilemmas and societal challenges. From cybersecurity threats to the ethical implications of AI, we find ourselves navigating a delicate balance. IT leaders must understand the extensive implications of innovation to guide their teams effectively, and robust frameworks must be established to ensure efficient global implementation. Atti Riazi, SVP and CIO at Hearst, eloquently addressed this in her insightful keynote presentation at the Avasant Empowering Beyond Summit 2024, held in Hollywood, Calif.

    July, 2024

  • Product Image Factory of the Future 450x450 - Making The “Factory of the Future” a Reality with Strategic Tech Investments

    Making The “Factory of the Future” a Reality with Strategic Tech Investments

    The traditional factory floor is on the cusp of a revolution. By strategically investing in emerging technologies, manufacturers can bridge the gap between the present and the “Factory of the Future,” a vision of intelligent automation, interconnected machines, and data-driven platforms. In this research byte, we explore the significance of implementing transformation initiatives to accelerate the creation of the “Factory of the Future,” examining service providers’ role in enabling IT/OT convergence, platform implementations, and Industry 4.0 technologies. We highlight the efforts of one such service provider, Hitachi Digital Services, based on its analyst and advisor event held in June 2024.

    July, 2024

  • Moneyshot 3 450x450 - Breakthrough Innovation Through Digitalization in the Healthcare Provider Space

    Breakthrough Innovation Through Digitalization in the Healthcare Provider Space

    Healthcare providers encounter many challenges, including regulatory compliance, data security, and operational inefficiency caused by outdated systems. The demand for seamless interoperability and real-time data access further complicates patient care. To tackle these issues, providers are embracing digital technologies such as cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) systems, AI/ML, and RPA. These tools enhance data accessibility, streamline workflows, improve patient engagement, and provide personalized care. In addition, providers are investing in cybersecurity measures such as Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge architectures to safeguard patient data, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain trust in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Both demand-side and supply-side trends are covered in our Healthcare Provider Digital Services 2024 Market Insights™ and Healthcare Provider Digital Services 2024 RadarView™, respectively.

    August, 2024