Latest Reports

• SD-WAN Managed Services Enabling Optimized and Flexible Network Transformation

  Software Defined-Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) has become a key enabler for enterprise network optimization and flexible transformation. SD-WAN offers a compelling case for globally dispersed enterprises with growing network complexities, providing the ability to offer improved customer experience.

  September, 2019

• Choosing the Right Digital Partner- Paradigm Evolution in Assessment Approaches

  Progressive enterprises recognize that digital transformation at scale can only be effectively executed by partnering with truly visionary service providers. Identifying the right partner is a critical factor in ensuring digital success.

  August, 2019

• Typical SD-WAN Implementation Challenges

  The report covers innovative SD-WAN managed service providers globally which are addressing different aspects of the value chain, key enablers, implementation challenges, technology landscape with special emphasis on industry-specific adoption, development of new use-cases, digital convergence, inorganic investments and partnership landscape, M&A, new releases, and security aspects.

  August, 2019

• The Twilight of the Technology Cartel

  Enterprises, technology companies, and service providers need to take tangible actions which challenge traditional models and the forces of incumbency and inertia, based on providing tangible, practical solutions to business leaders clamoring for change.

  August, 2019

• The Development of the Digital Economy

  The first hurdle to digital development is the challenge of limited connectivity. More people need to be brought online to enable them to participate in the digital economy. However, that is only half the job done. A lot needs to be done by countries to build the analog complements – regulations, skills, and institutions – necessary for reaping the dividends from digital.

  August, 2016

• Governance Transformation: How to evolve your vendor governance capabilities for the future digital ecosystem

  An increasing focus on business outcomes and transformation initiatives are presenting significant challenges to traditional governance structures. Vendor management staff must adopt a more holistic, strategic perspective, new skills, and a greater understanding of end-to-end multi-provider service processes.

  October, 2016

• Crossroads of the Utilities Sector Business Model

  With an eye on the future, digital transformation offers Utilities the opportunity to be more efficient, responsive and innovative in delivering services. Digital transformation also provides improved customer engagement on mobile, social and web interfaces. This enables better two-way communications that lead to customized rate plans, products, and services based on customer usage, resulting in improved data management and analytics leading to higher operational efficiencies in the generation, transmission, and distribution. The industry is likely to witness a significant transformation which will eventually serve the best interest of both the consumer and the Utilities industry.

  August, 2019

• Renewable Integration: Trends, Challenges and Digital Measures

  A structured approach to renewable energy by utilities and other stakeholders will allow for seamless integration without cost duplication and service interruption. The digital components of this strategy will enhance efficiency and eliminate redundancy. Read this article to gain insides of challenges, trends, and tips for digital strategy implementation in renewable energy of the Utility Industry.

  August, 2019

• Digital and Cloud Solutions – Impact of Opex Solutions on a CapEx Centric Utility Industry

  The digital era has given a new course to the age-old discussion on CapEx-OpEx optimization. The direct impact of technology on financial levers of utilities business was never so great. Operationalization of capital expenditure opens up a wide range of possibilities like minimized upfront investments, improved asset usage ratios, increased average revenue per unit, average margin per user, and cost of asset recovery.

  August, 2019

• Intelligent Automation for Competitive Advantage

  The next wave of automation is impacting human actions, from the improvement of mere human labor to the improvement of the thoughts and judgment. Automation is about a new age of human social evolution where human effort and the actions of machines integrate into a seamless process to drive business outcomes. Avasant’s Intelligent Automation for competitive advantage paper unveils five rules clients should address when planning, defining and executing Intelligent Automation strategies.

  August, 2019

• Impact of Trump Administration Immigration Initiatives on Tech Industry

  Avasant’s "Impact of Trump Administration Immigration Initiatives on Tech Industry" article provides a brief analysis of the Trump Administration’s initiatives to change certain aspects of US immigration policy, and the potential impact to the global technology services industry. Avasant has also outlined some potential adjustments by the global technology services industry in response to US policy changes.

  August, 2019

• Preparing for the Digital Workforce

  Avasant’s "Preparing for the Digital Workforce" paper raises questions much like What are the strategic implications of the digital workforce? What has been written on the subject of automation is about the potential impact on jobs, with topics including: How many jobs will be lost?, What type of jobs are most or least likely to go first?, How can one defend one’s role against the specter of creeping automation?

  August, 2019