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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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Application Development Outsourcing Trends and Customer Experience 2024
The demand for applications is constantly increasing due to digital transformation, changing business needs, and the surge in generative AI.
February, 2024
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Virtual and Augmented Reality Adoption Trends and Customer Experience 2024
Businesses are currently in the early stages of adopting virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) solutions. While widespread adoption of VR/AR has not yet fully materialized, businesses are actively experimenting with these technologies.
February, 2024
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Application Developer Staffing Ratios 2025
In just five years, the ratio of application developers as a percentage of IT staff has significantly decreased, dropping from nearly a quarter of the entire IT staff (22%) to just 11.7%. Given the ever-increasing need for custom-built applications, how can we rationalize this counterintuitive trend?
June, 2025
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Website Accessibility Best Practices 2024
Website accessibility means building and maintaining websites that anyone can use comfortably and effectively.
February, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 11: Healthcare Services Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 11 provides benchmarks for healthcare services companies. The 48 respondents in this sector include community hospital groups, multiregional hospital systems, healthcare systems, dental service organizations, university hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. These organizations range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to $10 billion in annual revenue.
July, 2023
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 37: Logistics Subsector Benchmarks
Chapter 37 provides benchmarks for logistics providers. The 19 respondents in this sample range in size from $52 million to about $50 billion. The sector is comprised of logistics companies that transport goods, including refined petroleum distributors, national moving or courier companies, freight transportation companies, supply chain logistics providers, and other logistics companies.
July, 2023
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 1: Executive Summary
The Computer Economics IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks study (the "ISS"), published annually since 1990, is the definitive source for IT spending and staffing benchmarks and IT performance statistics across multiple industries and government sectors. Download a free copy of the 60+ pages Executive Summary (Chapter 1), which includes a detailed analysis of our major findings of this year's report. It also includes important, high-level IT spending and staffing ratios and trends, including metrics on IT spending as a percentage of revenue, IT spending per user, IT spending growth, IT capital budgets, IT spending priorities, and IT staff count changes.
July, 2023
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Automation to Autonomy: How Synchronous AI Agents are Shaping the Future of Business Operations
Over the last three decades, automation has evolved from back-office to middle-office and now front-office tasks, with each step driven by advancements in AI. We now stand on the threshold of a new era: synchronous AI agents. These specialized agents can independently manage end-to-end execution of complex processes, limiting human involvement to governance and key approvals. The automation fabrics of the future will likely combine RPA, AI copilots, and synchronous AI agents, coexisting and complementing each other. This research byte explores the industry’s shift toward synchronous AI agents, the changing market landscape, and key enterprise considerations for adopting this transformative technology.
November, 2024
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European IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2023/2024: Chapter 13: Transportation and Logistics Sector Benchmarks
Chapter 13 provides benchmarks for the transportation and logistics sector. The 15 respondents in this sample range in size from a minimum of about €120 million to over €5 billion. The category includes organizations that operate buses, trucks, railways, airlines, barges, and ships. The sector also includes logistics companies that transport goods and transportation companies as well as regional and national transportation authorities that move people.
September, 2023
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Redefining Humanity: The Next Evolutionary Leap?
In an era dominated by discussions on technology and automation, a deeper, more existential question is emerging: What does it mean to be human? This conversation is shifting beyond the confines of traditional tech discourse to explore the intersection of society, spirituality, medicine, space, and the forces that will shape the next 15 years of civilization. The recent Synapse Conclave, a two-day conference featuring over 40 thought leaders from various walks of life, explored the forces shaping the future, challenging long-held assumptions and posing urgent questions about the trajectory of human identity.
February, 2025
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IT Spending Trends in Government Agencies 2024
Government agencies serve as the cornerstone of a functioning society, providing essential services and social safety nets. However, the economic and technology landscape is constantly evolving, and the threats are growing. The demands on their IT organizations are significant. What is it about government agencies that make them unique? In this report, we analyze the ways in which government agencies differ from other sectors in terms of their IT spending characteristics. We conclude with recommendations for optimizing the IT budget within government agencies.
April, 2024
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Strengthening Margins & Resilience for Midtier Health Systems
Smaller and midtier healthcare systems face mounting financial, regulatory, and workforce pressures amid industry consolidation. Despite these challenges, their deep community ties and operational agility offer unique advantages. The report outlines a phased road map: immediate stabilization through contract audits and workforce initiatives; midterm growth via alliances, employer partnerships, and scalable analytics; and long-term differentiation through CoEs, telehealth, equity initiatives, and policy engagement. Success depends on transparent operations and strategic investments, as well as leveraging external expertise to build resilience and sustainable margins.
November, 2025
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 3C: Benchmarks by Organization Size: Large
This year, Avasant Research is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Computer Economics IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks study. To mark this milestone, we have accumulated the largest sample of companies in our history (over 350 companies in our single-year sample compared to 215 last year), including a significant number of the world’s largest enterprises. For the first time, we not only have small, midsize, and large chapters but also a very large chapter for companies with over $500 million in IT spending.
September, 2024
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IT Spending and Staffing Benchmarks 2024/2025: Chapter 38: Technical Services
Chapter 38 provides benchmarks for technical services organizations. The 29 respondents in the sample range in size from a minimum of about $50 million to about $50 billion in annual revenue. This subsector includes firms that provide technical services, such as engineering, architectural, scientific, research, and other services.
September, 2024
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