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Manufacturing in the Era of Tariff Uncertainties

The manufacturing industry is heavily impacted by international trade as most major enterprises have complex, multi-country supply chains. With a swathe of new tariffs being declared by the US in early 2025, and the subsequent retaliatory steps taken by countries impacted by the tariffs, manufacturers are dealing with a significantly more volatile environment than they have seen in the past This research byte explores the nature of these tariffs, and the associated trade wars, and how they are different from previous trade disputes. It also examines what manufacturers can do to enable supply chain resilience and mitigate the tariff risks. It also explores the need to invest in strong data management and technology adoption to create future-proof operations.

March, 2025

The Importance of Demand Management for Expanding Managed Services Scope

Managed service contracts are agreements between a service provider and a client that define the scope, quality, and cost of the services delivered. They are often used to outsource non-core functions, such as IT, to external vendors who can provide more efficiency, expertise, and innovation. However, not all organizations are able to leverage the benefits of managed service contracts to their full potential, especially when they lack proper demand management practices. This article will explore the case of a US-based utility that is attempting to expand the scope of work included in their managed service contracts, but faces challenges due to its funding model and demand management practices.

March, 2025

Beyond Hyperscalers: The Need for Purpose-Built Cloud in Enterprise IT

As enterprises embrace hybrid and multicloud environments, they face increasing challenges in managing distributed workloads, controlling cloud costs, and scaling AI-driven applications. This whitepaper explores the limitations of conventional cloud models and the need for a unified solution that seamlessly integrates IaaS, PaaS, AI, security, and connectivity on the back of an open-source architecture that helps eliminate vendor lock-in. It also examines Tata Communications’ Vayu Cloud, launched to help enterprises seamlessly orchestrate workloads across multicloud and hybrid environments, optimize cloud spend, and integrate AI capabilities within a secure and scalable framework.

March, 2025

From Insights to Action: How Generative AI is Redefining Healthcare and Life Sciences

As generative AI gains traction in the healthcare and life sciences (HLS) industry, organizations are transforming diagnostics, patient care, and drug discovery. In this research byte, we highlight the panel discussion on the HLS sector from the nasscom Digital Innovation Conclave 2025 event held in Chennai on January 28. The byte explores the growing investment in generative AI, its adoption across the HLS sector in India, and the practical applications driving real-world impact through virtual health assistants, predictive analytics, and synthetic data generation. These advancements help healthcare providers optimize workflows, enhance accessibility, and create a more connected, patient-centric healthcare ecosystem.

March, 2025

Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025: Key Insights and Strategic Opportunities

The Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 highlighted Kerala’s strategic advantages as an investment destination. Key insights include Kerala’s robust infrastructure, thriving IT and startup ecosystem, and strong focus on emerging technologies like AI and robotics. The state boasts significant investment in IT parks such as Technopark, Infopark, and Cyberpark, and has a highly skilled workforce supported by government-backed skill development programs. Kerala’s business-friendly policies, high literacy rate, and quality of life make it an attractive location for global enterprises. Recommendations for further growth include expanding technology hubs, developing industry-specific strategies, and enhancing leadership and workforce skills.

March, 2025

Life Sciences Digital Services 2025 Market Insightsâ„¢

The Life Sciences Digital Services 2025 Market Insightsâ„¢ assists organizations in identifying important demand-side trends that are expected to have a long-term impact on any digital project in the life sciences industry. The report also highlights key challenges that enterprises face today.

March, 2025

Life Sciences Digital Services 2025 RadarViewâ„¢

The Life Sciences Digital Services 2025 RadarView™ can help life sciences enterprises craft a robust strategy based on industry outlook, best practices, and digital transformation. The report can also aid them in identifying the right partners and service providers to accelerate their digital transformation in this space. The 79-page report also highlights top market trends in the life sciences industry and Avasant’s viewpoint.

March, 2025

Insights from the Infosys Topaz Responsible AI Summit 2025

In the current era, responsible AI has become a cornerstone for sustainable innovation, as the rapid proliferation of AI technologies intersects with societal, ethical, and regulatory concerns. Organizations are under increasing pressure to ensure that AI systems are fair, transparent, and inclusive, addressing risks like algorithmic bias, privacy breaches, and unintended misuse.

March, 2025

Insights from HCLTech’s BFSI Analyst Day 2025

The banking, financial Services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is rapidly adopting AI to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and strengthen risk management protocols. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are transforming customer interactions by providing around-the-clock assistance and facilitating real-time query resolution. A notable trend is the transition toward hyperpersonalized financial services. According to the Avasant Generative AI Spending and Adoption Metrics for BFSI 2024, over 70% of banking functions are utilizing Generative AI (Gen AI) to improve customer experience.

March, 2025

Business Process Services – Provider Trends CQ3 2024

In this quarterly report for CQ3 2024, Avasant provides key information on trends in the business process services (BPS) space. It covers facts and figures about service providers (including revenue and resource trends), macro trends, and executive sentiment from the service provider community. The geographic coverage is global, with a larger share of data points from North America. The report builds on insights gathered through ongoing market research, data collection, and proprietary databases. It includes market data from providers accessed through multiple sources, such as public disclosures and market interactions.

March, 2025
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