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Generative AI: The Next Pivotal Point for Productivity and Efficiency
Generative AI is more than a buzzword. It holds genuine transformational potential that resonates with senior executives and employees across industries. It sparks imagination and innovation by promising to automate tasks previously deemed impossible to replicate by machines. From generating human-like text and creative content to assisting in complex decision-making, generative AI drives a paradigm shift in how businesses operate. This transformative technology is not merely hype but a catalyst for redefining productivity and unleashing unprecedented opportunities for growth and efficiency.
October, 2023
Adoption of AI and Intelligent Automation in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
The Adoption of AI and Intelligent Automation in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance report assists organizations in identifying important use cases that are expected to have a long-term impact on any AI and intelligent automation-related digital projects in the BFSI space. The report also highlights key challenges that the BFSI enterprises face today.
November, 2024
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
Manufacturing ESG Maturity Benchmark Study 2024–2025
The Manufacturing ESG Maturity Benchmark Study 2024–2025 evaluates the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance of 22 leading manufacturing enterprises across global markets. This benchmarking study assesses companies based on more than 80 metrics within four dimensions: environment, social, governance, and ESG disclosure compliance and complexity. It offers actionable insights into industry trends, regulatory compliance, decarbonization efforts, and social responsibility, helping enterprises align their operations with evolving global standards, such as the CSRD and UN SDGs.
November, 2024
Open Innovation – The Catalyst for Transforming India’s Technology Ecosystem
This report, developed in collaboration with nasscom, assesses the status of Open Innovation (OI) in India and its global context. It explores investments and initiatives by the Indian government, industry bodies, and the private sector to promote OI. The report identifies India’s potential to rank in the top 10 for global innovation, emphasizing OI’s role in addressing local needs, fostering inclusivity, and supporting innovative ventures. It provides recommendations for advancing OI and highlights opportunities for collaboration across sectors, including corporates, academia, and government agencies.
November, 2023
The Evolution of Synchronous AI Agents: Enterprise Adoption Trends and Strategies
The next leap forward is the rise of synchronous AI agents—self-learning systems capable of executing complex, end-to-end tasks from a single prompt. Avasant presents The Evolution of Synchronous AI Agents: Enterprise Adoption Trends and Strategies report in this context. This study is based on in-depth interviews with over 60 industry leaders, including C-level decision-makers, advisors, providers, and tech vendor executives. It offers recommendations for enterprises to accelerate adoption while addressing associated risks and challenges. The report delves into the evolution of synchronous AI, adoption timelines, and industry priorities while uncovering key challenges, opportunities, and strategic considerations, including workforce strategies and outsourcing impacts.
January, 2025
IT and Apps Managed Services Provider Trends: Quarterly Report for Q3 2023
In this quarterly report (calendar quarter 3, 2023), Avasant provides key information on IT and apps managed services provider trends. The report covers key information on the IT services industry and the provider ecosystem. It covers the service provider facts and figures (including revenue and resource trends), macro trends, and executive sentiment from the service provider community. The report covers trends across a gamut of IT services, including but not limited to IT infrastructure, application, and end-user services. The geographic coverage for the report is global. It builds on insights gathered through ongoing market research, data collection, and proprietary databases. It includes market data from providers accessed through multiple sources such as public disclosures, market interactions, and deals data.
November, 2023
A Playbook to Decode Cloud Strategy: Bridging Business Objectives and IT Priorities
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cloud transition is no longer a question of if but how well it is achieved. Despite the widespread shift to cloud-based ecosystems, many enterprises still lack a cohesive cloud strategy that balances cost efficiency, business agility, and risk management. This playbook offers guidance on ROI-driven migration planning, robust vendor and data governance, cost transparency through FinOps tools, and cloud-specific contract negotiation. It also highlights key risks in cloud adoption, from vendor lock-in to hidden costs. To unlock long-term value, enterprises need to shift from a cost-first mindset to a strategic and outcome-focused approach.
April, 2025
IT and Apps Managed Services Market Trends: Quarterly Report for Q4 2022
In this quarterly report (Calendar Qtr 4, 2022), Avasant provides key information on IT Services Solution and Pricing Trends. The report covers market (buyer) perspective, macro trends from service provider community and finally, the pricing, solution and staffing trends in the space. The report covers trends across services including Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Application Services, and Digital Services. The geographic coverage is global, with a larger share of data points from North America. The report builds on insights gathered through our enterprise interactions, ongoing market research and data collection, as well as AvaMark Price Benchmarking database.
February, 2023
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
Redefining Financial Hubs: Strategic Opportunities for BFSI Global Capability Centers in GIFT City, Gujarat
India, as per the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report launched in January 2025, will be the fastest-growing economy aiming to grow at a rate of 6.7% in both FY 2026, and FY 2027. For India, in the pursuit of robust economic growth, the creation of strategic financial hubs marks a significant focus area.
April, 2025
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
IT and Apps Managed Services Pricing and Solution Trends: H2 2023
In this report, Avasant provides key information on solutions and pricing trends for the IT and apps managed services industry in the past 12 months. The report covers several aspects, including market trends, pricing model trends, and pricing and staffing trends in the space. The geographical scope of the report is global, although there is an emphasis on data points from North America. The report leverages valuable insights from our enterprise interactions, ongoing market research, data collection through primary research, and the AvaMark™ Price Benchmarking database.
December, 2023
Digital Enterprise 2025: Advancing to an AI-first enterprise
The Digital Enterprise 2025: Advancing to an AI-first Enterprise report explores how organizations are recalibrating digital strategies to stay competitive and resilient in this evolving environment. Drawing on insights from a global cross-section of enterprises, the report highlights key shifts in digital technology investments, the evolution of AI strategies, digital outsourcing models, and talent approaches that are shaping the next wave of enterprise transformation. Businesses are significantly ramping up digital investments to drive sustainable growth. The report offers actionable insights for organizations of all sizes and sectors, empowering them to make informed decisions on their journey toward becoming AI-first enterprises.
May, 2025
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