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  • Fig1Impact of COVID 19 on IT Organizations in 2020 - IT Budgets Show K-Shaped Recovery

    IT Budgets Show K-Shaped Recovery

    A new special survey by Computer Economics in August through September, 2020 shows a K-shaped recovery from the pandemic has begun. Nearly an equal number of companies have increased their IT budgets in response to the pandemic as those that decreased them, with slightly more actually increasing them. This research byte is a summary of the full report Revisiting the Impact of COVID-19 on IT Organizations in 2020.

    October, 2020

  • THRIVING IN THE POST-COVID WORLD: ENABLING DIGITAL INNOVATION AND COST OPTIMIZATION

    Avasant Digital Forum: Thriving In The Post-covid World: Enabling Digital Innovation And Cost Optimization

    In the Post-COVID world organizations have to rapidly adopt cost optimization and digital transformation strategies. As global markets remain unpredictable, companies have to streamline their IT and Operational costs while enabling more business agility. More and more GCC companies are now taking advantage of technology outsourcing partners to advance their innovation agenda while keeping costs low. They are leveraging Digital technologies such as Automation, AI, Cloud, IoT and Analytics to stay ahead of the competition. But implementing digital transformation is a complex undertaking that requires a strategic roadmap, mature execution capabilities and a cultural alignment.

    November, 2020

  • products for post events higher ed - Re-Imagining Higher Education through Virtual Learning and Disruptive Technologies

    Re-Imagining Higher Education through Virtual Learning and Disruptive Technologies

    COVID is accelerating Hybrid learning and Flex learning business models. How can technology help us teach and learn differently?

    August, 2020

  • commvault event website post graphic - Cloud Security in the Post Pandemic World: Securing the Extended Enterprise

    Cloud Security in the Post Pandemic World: Securing the Extended Enterprise

    The Post-COVID enterprise data management strategies must include a Cloud-centric security envelope that spans across extended work environment in this growing hybrid/multi-cloud world. Securing your Data in this Extended Enterprise is now one of the most critical priorities.

    August, 2020

  • Crono - Recovering from Social Distancing in the Post-COVID Economy

    Recovering from Social Distancing in the Post-COVID Economy

    The current coronavirus pandemic has disrupted business operations worldwide. In response, most organizations have taken steps to mitigate risks in order to maintain some level of production. In cases where workers must by physically present, one of the key measures is social distancing, that is, keeping some level of distance between workers, so as to lessen the spread of the virus. This Research Byte outlines the problem and provides an example for one industry in particular.

    August, 2020

  • Moneyshot RetailCPG - How Service Providers Can Help Retailers, CPG Firms Navigate the COVID Seas

    How Service Providers Can Help Retailers, CPG Firms Navigate the COVID Seas

    In one of the most visible outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic and following recession, more than 8,000 brick-and-mortar stores have closed this year. However, online sales have skyrocketed, growing four times the growth rate of offline sales in the first quarter of 2020.

    August, 2020

  • commvault event website post graphic - Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Solutions for the New Normal

    Digital Innovation in Healthcare: Solutions for the New Normal

    The COVID pandemic is disrupting the Healthcare industry and accelerating Innovation across the value chain. During Avasant’s recent Digital Forum, leading Healthcare CIOs/Executives shared their experience and insights on Key trends re-shaping the healthcare industry.

    August, 2020

  • Research Bytes - Webinar Replay--Pandemic Impact on IT Budgets in 2020

    Webinar Replay–Pandemic Impact on IT Budgets in 2020

    Since 1990, Computer Economics has conducted an annual survey of IT spending and staffing metrics. This year, however, there was a complication: The COVID-19 pandemic hit right in the middle of our survey period. As a result, we conducted extra research and issued the supplemental report Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on IT Budgets in 2020. In addition, Frank Scavo, Avasant partner and president of Computer Economics, and Dave Wagner, senior research director at Computer Economics, conducted a free webinar to present a summary of the results both surveys.

    August, 2020

  • NetwrokEarthBlockchainGlobe - Are TELCOS Ready To Go Head-to-Head With System Integrators?

    Are TELCOS Ready To Go Head-to-Head With System Integrators?

    Businesses have realized the importance of technology in differentiating themselves from competition. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought this importance to the centerstage as business sustainability becomes intrinsically intertwined with the digital maturity of the organization. The next wave of technology investment will come from businesses that are preparing for the future. And they will require service providers with a business-to-business mindset.

    August, 2020

  • July29 webinar image - Computer Economics: Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on IT Budgets in 2020

    Computer Economics: Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on IT Budgets in 2020

    Computer Economics: Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on IT Budgets in 2020 At the beginning of 2020, IT organizations were poised for another year of strong IT operational budget growth—and then the global coronavirus pandemic struck. IT leaders are changing their priorities for new projects as a result of COVID-19. Based on the results of the 31st annual Computer Economics IT spending survey just completed, Avasant’s digital forum “Computer Economics: Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on IT Budgets in 2020” discussed how companies are responding to the crisis.

    July, 2020

  • HCLeventbyte - Not Just Digital, Digital Resiliency Is Imperative For Enterprises

    Not Just Digital, Digital Resiliency Is Imperative For Enterprises

    The COVID-19 pandemic marks a watershed moment for companies, and the need for building digital resilience has never been greater. To address business continuity and productivity, there has been a forced shift to remote work in many organizations, along with a spike in the demand for collaboration and a sudden rush to migrate applications to the cloud.

    July, 2020

  • Covid - Deconstructing the Sourcing Challenges In the Wake Of COVID-19

    Deconstructing the Sourcing Challenges In the Wake Of COVID-19

    Organizations can neither influence the public health responses to the pandemic, nor can they change societal structures by themselves. But they can prepare for the restart of the economy and, what appears to be even more important, for any potential second wave of Covid-19 or other pandemic threats. In this interview moderated by Tom Reuner, Head of Strategy, Arago, Avasant’s Srinivas Krishna (Partner and Global Lead EMEA Region) shares his experiences and points of view on the sourcing challenges amidst COVID-19.

    July, 2020

  • July14 Webinarimage - Resilient Enterprise Transformation: Leveraging Data, Analytics and AI

    Resilient Enterprise Transformation: Leveraging Data, Analytics and AI

    Avasant’s digital forum, “Resilient Enterprise Transformation: Leveraging Data, Analytics and AI” addressed the key AI, Big Data and Analytics themes which are currently shaping the market and how it has empowered organizations to transform their core by leveraging these technologies.

    July, 2020

  • PrimaryImage1 CloudPlatforms2020 - Cloud Platforms 2020 RadarView™

    Cloud Platforms 2020 RadarView™

    This report addresses the need for enterprises to leverage cloud platforms to accelerate their digital journey, embrace a cloud approach, and identify the right cloud platform providers. It assesses cloud platform providers across key dimensions of product maturity, enterprise adaptability, and innovation roadmap.

    July, 2020

  • MoneyShot Cloud Platforms2020 - Cloud Platforms Becoming More Essential in Face of Pandemic

    Cloud Platforms Becoming More Essential in Face of Pandemic

    Rapidly changing requirements in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic have further accelerated adoption of cloud platforms. To address this rising demand and to better serve customers, cloud platform providers need to emphasize three key areas: collaboration, security, and automation. That is one of the key findings of Avasant’s Cloud Platforms 2020 RadarView™ report.

    July, 2020