Latest Reports

• Strategic Solutions for a Struggling Payments Platform — A Case Study in Fintech

  A financial technology client in Europe is facing a significant challenge with maintenance and operations of its payments platform. Despite its best efforts, the platform has not been profitable, and the client is seeking ways to reduce operating expenses. In this case study, we will explore the options that the client is considering, including outsourcing IT operations and selling the intellectual property associated with the payment platform and how Avasant's standard approach on strategic sourcing was applied to this project.

  May, 2024

• The Benefits of Software Supported Optimized Governance

  Many organizations rely on a diverse mix of vendors and contingent workers to support their business operations and strategic objectives. However, managing these external resources can pose significant challenges in terms of financial, operational, and security performance. Avasant was engaged by a large North American healthcare organization that struggled with this issue.

  May, 2024

• Enlightened Disruption – Empowering Beyond 2024 Keynote by Kevin Parikh

• Deloitte’s Global Restructuring – Streamlining for the Future

  Deloitte’s decision to undertake its most significant restructuring in a decade reflects the challenges faced by major consultancy firms amid an expected market slowdown. The goal of the restructuring is to reduce the number of Deloitte’s primary business units from five to four, streamlining its operations. The largest Big Four professional services firm is planning to reorganize its global structure and streamline its advisory businesses to reduce the organizational complexity and free up more partners to work with clients, driven by the need to cut costs and simplify operations amid anticipated market challenges.

  May, 2024

• IT Spending Trends in Banking and Finance 2024

  The banking and finance sector is in a state of rapid change. Amid macroeconomic uncertainties such as inflation and rising interest rates, banking and finance firms are seeking opportunities through digital transformation to stay competitive. What makes this sector unique? This report analyzes the IT characteristics of the banking and finance industry with its various sub-sectors. We conclude with the outlook for increased IT spending and staffing in this sector in the coming years.

  May, 2024

• Current Fair Market Values May 2024

  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.

  May, 2024

• Decentralized AI in Healthcare: Preparing for ‘GOD AI’ and Its Agents

  The god of healthcare is coming. And he’s bringing his agents, millions of them. At least, this was the vision of Ramesh Raskar, Associate Director, MIT Media Labs, as he laid it out at the most recent TiEcon conference here.

  May, 2024

• ESG Experts Call Out Lack of Meaningful Progress

  According to some environmental, social, and governance (ESG) experts, the push toward ESG resembles what someone once said about the weather: Everyone talks about it, but no one does anything about it

  May, 2024

• IT Spending Trends in Commercial Real Estate 2024

  The commercial real estate industry is a vital sector of the global economy that provides spaces for businesses of all types. However, the industry has faced significant challenges over the past three years. The demands on their IT organizations are significant. What is it about the CRE sector that makes it unique? In this report, we analyze the ways in which this sector differs from other sectors in terms of their IT spending characteristics. We conclude with recommendations for optimizing the IT budget within this sector.

  May, 2024

• IT Spending Trends in the Energy and Utilities Sector 2024

  It is a challenging time for organizations in the energy and utilities sector, with global conflicts, supply chain issues, government mandates, and environmental concerns churning the waters. The demands on their IT organizations are significant. What is it about the energy and utilities sector that makes it unique? In this report, we analyze the ways in which this sector differs from other sectors in terms of their IT spending characteristics. We conclude with recommendations for optimizing the IT budget within this sector.

  May, 2024

• IT Spending Trends in Wholesale Distribution 2024

  The wholesale distribution sector, a crucial link in the increasingly complex global supply chain, is facing a period of significant transformation. However, economic headwinds and technological disruption pose challenges, as do evolving customer expectations. The demands on their IT organizations are significant. What is it about wholesale distributors that make them unique? In this report, we analyze the ways in which wholesalers differ from other sectors in terms of their IT spending characteristics. We conclude with recommendations for optimizing the IT budget within this sector.

  May, 2024

• IT Spending Trends in the Education Sector 2024

  The education sector faces many complex and interrelated socio-economic, political, and technological challenges. But the sector is crucial in shaping the future of society, requiring creative solutions to address these multifaceted problems. This report analyzes the unique IT characteristics of the education sector with its various subsectors. We conclude with the outlook for increased IT spending and staffing in the education sector in the coming years.

  May, 2024