Somewhere along the way computers transformed from filing cabinets for data into crystal balls that foretell the future by examining that data to predict what might happen in a few seconds, a few days, maybe even a few years. Many of the tools for accomplishing this feat fall under the term “predictive analytics.” The term…
Bringing greater diversity to the boardroom is a trending topic in governance circles everywhere these days. Fueled by rising awareness of racial and gender inequalities, activist investors and a dozen states enacting new laws requiring boards to diversify, there is also a profound business shift underway. Boards are expanding their narrow focus on shareholder value…
Freddie Mac’s new CIO, Frank Nazzaro, knew he had to take a different approach to software development. The company and its customers were demanding digital solutions to increase efficiency and provide more advanced, customer-centric products. In a drive to increase velocity and break down internal silos, Nazzaro enlisted his team and business partners from across…
In mid-March, as social distancing became widespread in the U.S., the IT team at LogMeIn noticed some changes. LogMeIn provides remote access for people working away from the office as well as the video conferencing software GoToMeeting, so it wasn’t surprising that activity was on the rise. But the very sharp increase presented some challenges.…
Economic downturns typically make it easier for enterprises to fill open positions, as more workers are chasing fewer jobs. That’s especially the case with contingent labor — freelancers, contractors, consultants and other workers in the gig economy — as they are typically easier to find and hire than full-time employees, whether for picking and packing…
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The technology industry likes to think of itself as a vanguard for diversity and inclusion. But in the U.S., even at large tech companies touted for their diversity and inclusion initiatives, the percentage of Black professionals in tech management positions remains in the low single digits, little changed from decades ago. Still, percentages alone do…
System integrators (such as Accenture, IBM, EY, Deloitte, PwC, Capgemini, etc.) often price regular quality reviews as a requirement in their large engagements. These reviews are designed to ensure the overall quality of the program as well as provide an independent view of risks and issues. But in many cases, the balance of benefits from…
The world bought into the idea of continual improvement ever since Japanese car companies embraced it in the ‘70s and ate Detroit’s lunch. But you can’t improve what you can’t measure – which is why analytics now envelops the entire enterprise, crunching every data set it can find to get a clear view of current…
Organizations in all industries are seeking to be more data-driven. That’s especially true in healthcare, where providers are leveraging the enormous amount of data at their disposal with analytics to drive better patient outcomes, streamline operations and cut costs. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic became a global phenomenon, research firm Acumen Research and Consulting predicted…