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Intelligent Automation Services 2023–2024 Market Insights™
The Intelligent Automation Services 2023–2024 Market Insights assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on their IA projects. The report also highlights the key challenges enterprises face today in this space.
February, 2024
Applied AI Services 2024 Market Insights™
The Applied AI Services 2024 Market Insights assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on their AI projects. The report also highlights the key challenges enterprises face today in this space.
April, 2024
Responsible AI: A Strategic Imperative for Enterprises in Generative AI Implementation
While AI has driven technological innovation for decades, the pressing need to integrate responsible AI (RAI) principles has surged only in the past year. Historically, RAI emerged as a distinct practice in 2018, yet many enterprises failed to prioritize AI governance, often regarding it as a compliance obligation rather than a foundational element. However, the advent of Gen AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT has introduced fresh risks, underscoring the critical importance of robust RAI practices in addressing issues such as intellectual property misappropriation, hallucinations, and cyberattacks.
June, 2024
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
Procurement Business Process Transformation 2024 Market Insights™
This report identifies key demand-side trends in the procurement business process transformation services space, helping enterprises fine-tune their procurement operations. It provides an overview of key observations and enterprise challenges that Avasant considers important to highlight in the procurement outsourcing space.
September, 2024
Optimizing Power Consumption in Data Centers in the age of AI
As companies increasingly repatriate their data centers, optimizing power consumption has become a crucial priority for enterprise buyers. This shift offers opportunities for improved operational efficiency while also presenting challenges related to energy management, sustainability, and resource utilization. The demand for power in data centers, is further augmented by the rising energy needs of high-performance chips. This exponential data growth and increased compute power requirements are further stressing the existing power infrastructure. As the use of large data becomes more widespread, optimizing power within datacenters will become crucial to the enterprise spend and operational efficiency.
October, 2024
Hybrid Enterprise Cloud Services 2024–2025 Market Insights™
The Hybrid Enterprise Cloud Services 2024–2025 Market Insights™ assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on any of their hybrid enterprise cloud projects. The report also highlights key hybrid enterprise cloud implementation challenges that enterprises face today.
December, 2024
Telefónica Tech’s Strategic Leap: Redefining B2B Digital Transformation
Telcos have increasingly recognized the significant growth opportunities in the B2B digital services segment in addition to traditional telco services. To capitalize on this shift, they have expanded beyond voice and data offerings to include managed services, positioning themselves as competitors to system integrators. A notable example is Telefónica, which established Telefónica Tech in 2019 as a dedicated B2B digital services provider. At the recently held Telefónica Tech Analyst Day 2024, the company’s leadership showcased how, over the past two years, Telefónica Tech has aligned its operations to meet these demands, focusing on integrating offerings across technologies and markets.
January, 2025
Life Sciences Digital Services 2025 RadarView™
The Life Sciences Digital Services 2025 RadarView™ can help life sciences 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 79-page report also highlights top market trends in the life sciences industry and Avasant’s viewpoint.
March, 2025
Cybersecurity Services 2025 Market Insights™
The Cybersecurity Services 2025 Market Insights™ assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on any cybersecurity project. The report also highlights key enterprise priorities, investment patterns, and evolving buyer expectations that are reshaping how cybersecurity services are evaluated and consumed.
April, 2025
Navigating Rising Costs and Member Expectations: The Business Process Imperative for Health Payers
The U.S. health insurance industry finds itself at a critical inflection point as financial pressures mount alongside escalating member demands for digital-first experiences. According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), health insurers reported a stark 14.1% decline in net income to approximately $16 billion during the first half of 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year. Even more concerning, underwriting gains plummeted 31.3% to roughly $12 billion, signaling fundamental challenges in the industry's core operational model.
June, 2025
The Essential AI Skills for Procurement Professionals in 2025: Staying Relevant in a Transformative Era
As AI becomes deeply integrated into procurement processes, the skillset required for success now includes technical competencies that complement traditional procurement expertise. The procurement landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. For decades, procurement professionals relied on sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and supplier management expertise to navigate their roles. To lead in 2025 and beyond, procurement professionals must master three AI-powered capabilities: data fluency, prompt engineering, and model validation. These aren’t just technical skills — they’re the new core competencies of a modern, AI-augmented procurement leader.
July, 2025
From Operational Silos to Intelligent Retail Engines: How Autonomous AI and Retail Media Networks are Redefining Retail in 2025
The retail industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Mounting pressures from rising operational costs, unpredictable consumer demand, and the aggressive rise of digital-first competitors to capture market share have made traditional operational levers insufficient for protecting margins. As 2025 unfolds, retailers are doubling down on two strategic imperatives: driving operational intelligence through autonomous AI systems that self-optimize forecasting, pricing, and fulfilment; and monetizing first-party data through retail media networks (RMNs) to create high-margin, data-driven revenue streams.
July, 2025
Wired for Wellness: The New Face of Healthcare
In a dynamic panel discussion at Avasant’s Empowering Beyond conference titled The Future of Health: How AI and Innovation are Driving Operational and Patient Outcomes, a diverse group of healthcare leaders gathered to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the healthcare landscape in recent times. Amongst this esteemed panel were Robert Druessi, Chief Technology Officer at Adventist Health, Luchela Rastelli, GE Healthcare’s Global Chief Information Officer for Integrated Supply Chain and Global Services, and Russ Scoville, Head of Enterprise Data and Strategy at CareSource. Together, they shared insights on the transformative impact of AI and innovation on both operational efficiency and patient care.
August, 2025
Hardware is Eating the World: The New Core of the Gen AI Revolution
As AI advances toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), humanity faces a paradox: driving machines toward greater autonomy while striving to preserve their own dominance. Emerging signs of AI self-preservation and behavioral manipulation highlight potential existential risks. At the same time, humans pursue their own evolution—extending life through biotechnology, personalized medicine, and brain-machine interfaces. This whitepaper explores the converging trajectories of AI and human enhancement, examining how both paths redefine competitiveness, survival, and the future balance between man and machine.
September, 2025