The events of 2020, combined with technological advances and adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence for video surveillance, will make 2021 a transformational year for the industry.
Read MoreDespite media buzz and high board-level interest in these topics, AI/automation and Internet of Things (IoT) are currently the least important topics for IT leaders heading into 2021.
Read MoreNearly half of global businesses (49%) expect the COVID-19 pandemic will have a significant impact on traditional, non-digital businesses that are not aggressively transitioning to digital, according to a new global report from Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work and Oxford Economics, The Work Ahead: Digital First (to Last). In fact, 46% expect less personal and social interaction with customers, and well over one-third (37%) say they’ll need to rely on digital channels for customer...
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 crisis took effect, businesses rushed to deploy technology that would help their teams work remotely and continue to be effective. The situation created widespread concern around a range of issues, from the ability of employers to deliver home working infrastructure, to productivity levels and the impact of lockdown on existing IT projects. By Chris Pont, CEO at IJYI.
Read MoreCOVID has triggered a massive digital shift, encouraging more businesses to migrate their operations online to the cloud, and well away from legacy systems. Not only does the move toward digitalization streamline organizational processes, but it makes companies more resilient, more robust, and, most importantly, more adaptable to unforeseen events such as the coronavirus. By Emma Maslen, an executive coach and adviser to start-ups.
Read MoreOne of the key components to commercial success is being able to adapt rapidly to changing environments. 2020 presented a clear example, with COVID-19 forcing many organisations to pivot with little warning. By Matt Shearer, Director of Product Innovation, Data Language.
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