Latest Reports

• 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

• The Digital Revolution: How Emerging Technologies are Redefining Airport Operations

  The aviation industry is undergoing a digital transformation driven by emerging technologies like AI, IoT, biometrics, and automation. These innovations enhance operational efficiency, improve security measures, and deliver seamless passenger experiences. By addressing implementation challenges, the sector is poised for sustainable growth and improved customer satisfaction.

  January, 2025

• Residual Value Forecast January 2025

  Our quarterly Residual Value Forecast (RVF) report provides forecasts for the following categories of IT equipment: desktop computers, laptops, network equipment, printers, servers, storage devices, and other IT equipment. It also includes residual values for other non-IT equipment in the following categories: copiers, material handling equipment (forklifts), mail equipment, medical equipment, test equipment, and miscellaneous equipment such as manufacturing machinery and NC machines. Residual Value Forecasts are provided for five years for  end-user, wholesale, and orderly liquidation values (OLV) prices.

  January, 2025

• Current Fair Market Values January 2025

  The Computer Economics Market Value Reports provide information on the most commonly traded machines and systems at the time the report is published. The values shown are the composites of a range of quotes acquired from sources within the industry deemed reliable, accuracy of the information presented is not guaranteed. Resources are eBay, Insight, NewEgg, CDW, ETB-Tech, Amazon, Savemyserver, TheServerStore, LoadBalancer, NetworkOutlet, Netsyst-Direct, TigerDirect, and others as well as online sales companies and appraisals.

  January, 2025

• Vendor Discount Report January 2025

  The largest and best discounts are often only offered to the vendors’ best customers, and buyers may find it difficult to determine whether the discount offered is typical or whether a better deal can be negotiated. The Vendor Discounts Report is designed to give procurement personnel, lessors, lessees, and departmental manager’s insight and guidance regarding current discount structures on a variety of categories of equipment in the marketplace.

  January, 2025

• 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

• Great ROI for IoT, but Implementation Difficulties Limit Adoption

  The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to promise benefits such as lower labor costs, better tracking of assets, improved business processes, and efficient energy management. Companies that have adopted this technology are realizing high ROI and satisfaction. However, IoT is still a maturing technology. This Research Byte examines the potential causes.

  January, 2025

• Internet of Things Adoption Trends and Customer Experience 2024

  The Internet of Things (IoT) is still a maturing technology that promises benefits such as lower labor costs, better tracking of assets, improved business processes, and efficient energy management. Indeed, IoT seems like a no-brainer technology for most companies to invest in, and from a consumer point of view, it seems they have. By now, just about every product in the home is “smart” and enabled with some remote access and app connection. IoT is beginning to see significant growth compared to its previous benchmarks. However, when it comes to enterprise usage, IoT lags behind most of the other technologies in our Technology Trends study in terms of new investment.

  January, 2025

• E-commerce Sees Innovation Through Emerging Technologies

  E-commerce adoption numbers are more difficult to interpret than other technologies in our Tech Trends reports. Some sectors, such as healthcare and manufacturing, may have fewer e-commerce needs than sectors like retail. As such, adoption and investment numbers have seemed low. This Research Byte provides a summary of our full report on e-commerce adoption trends and customer experience.

  January, 2025

• E-commerce Adoption Tech Trends and Customer Experience 2024

  E-commerce adoption numbers are more difficult to interpret than some other technologies in our Tech Trends reports. Some sectors, such as healthcare and manufacturing, may have fewer e-commerce needs than sectors like retail. As such, adoption and investment numbers have seemed low. Even among sectors that are quicker to adopt e-commerce, there is a divide.

  January, 2025

• IaaS Adoption Surges, Investment Moderates as Organizations Focus on Optimization

  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) continues to be a cornerstone of efficient operations. Our latest research reveals an uptick in IaaS adoption. This surge is driven by the increasing demand for scalable, flexible, and cost-effective IT solutions. Our data suggests that the adoption rate is high when compared to other technologies in the study. However, the investment rate is moderate.

  January, 2025

• IaaS Tech Trends and Customer Experience 2024

  Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) continues to be a cornerstone of efficient operations. Our latest research reveals an uptick in IaaS adoption, with 72% of organizations now leveraging this technology. This surge is driven by the increasing demand for scalable, flexible, and cost-effective IT solutions.

  January, 2025