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HCM Fertile Ground for Data Science
Human Capital Management (HCM) is turning out to be fertile ground for providers to develop use cases for data science. The recent HR Technology conference provided an excellent opportunity for us to learn about the offerings of six HCM providers that are embedding data science in their products and services. We conclude with ideas for future use cases that go beyond managing employee attrition and other early applications.
October, 2016
New AI Offerings Make It Clear: Stop Investing in Big Data
Rapid advances by tech vendors mean that big data capabilities are becoming more readily available to companies of all sizes. However, even though most companies can now invest in big data doesn’t mean that they should. In this Research Byte, we explain why.
October, 2016
Microsoft Rolls Out New Cloud Suite, Dynamics 365
Microsoft is now rolling out its ambitious, Azure-hosted Dynamics 365 business applications. The new integrated suite melds Office 365 with the company’s CRM, ERP, Power BI, Cortana, and other offerings into one cloud service with new apps to help manage specific business functions. This Research Byte provides an overview of the new offering along considerations for buyers.
October, 2016
The Evolution of Airports and Key Drivers for Transformation
Major airports have evolved from being merely the beginning and end of journeys, to being an integral part of the socioeconomic engine which drives regional growth. This shift has been driven by the emergence of four forces; externalization of airport profiles, internal focus on airport operations, changes in strategic and financial drivers and increasing constraints by regulatory and law enforcement requirements.
September, 2016
5 Levels of an Airport Revenue Strategy
Airports can drive ancillary revenues by following five key levels of business innovation; Passive Consumer Segmentation, Consumer Push Based on Consumer Segmentation, Individualized Consumer Integration, Passenger Flow Management and Operations Flow Management. Airports can choose from passively segmenting consumers based on a broad mapping of services to targeting specific consumer segments based on demographic/behavioral factors to define services for specific consumer segments.
September, 2016
Digital Business Transformation for Airports
A Digital tsunami is sweeping through the industry, forged by the convergence of changing consumer patterns, evolving business models and rapid technology shifts. Digital transformation is affecting each and every industry, albeit to different levels.
September, 2016
Cloud ERP Providers Expanding Their Offerings
Traditional providers of ERP systems typically sought to expand their functional footprint to include complementary applications outside of core ERP. Now cloud ERP vendors are adopting a similar strategy, bringing significant benefits to buyers.
August, 2016
Computer Economics Appoints New Vice President of Research
Computer Economics announces the appointment of David Wagner as Vice President Research. Dave assumes the responsibilities of John Longwell, who is retiring but will continue to serve in an advisory capacity as Vice President Research, Emeritus.
July, 2016
Maximizing Value From Your Sourcing Relationships
In todays complex global business environment, managing contracts and supplier accountability is necessary for improving operational efficiency and realizing value. Most organizations are cognizant of the value a structured governance approach to sourcing contracts can provide and are increasingly looking outside their organization for help. With a wide range of supplier governance tools and services available in the market, it is critical that organizations choose platforms or services that meet their specific requirements.
June, 2016
Computer Economics Expands Research Team
Computer Economics, Irvine, Calif., expanded its research team this month with the hiring of two Silicon Valley technology industry journalists as research directors. Reporting to research vice president John Longwell, Dave Wagner and Tom Dunlap will deepen the firm's research coverage and provide a greater presence in the Bay Area.
April, 2016
Big Data Analytics
"How can rice production in India, affect wheat output in the US, the shipping industry in Norway and the rubber industry in South America?" This was the opening statement of a commercial aired by T. Rowe Price. It is baffling to think that there is a connection between sectors that seem to be so disconnected from each other. But today, this is most certainly a reality.
December, 2015
Digital Enterprise: Market Leaders of Tomorrow
The digital revolution has changed the paradigms of global connectivity and customer empowerment. Enterprises are undertaking significant transformational exercises to become digitally relevant and create competitive differentiation. Statistics about the phenomenal mobile growth confirms that 93 percent of the total global population is connected by mobile, 26 percent is on social media, 35 percent is already connected through the internet, and global broadband penetration stands at 21 percent.
May, 2015