Cracking the code for fast, reliable automotive service requires vision — especially in an era in which customers expect flexible, convenient experiences delivered on their terms. For US tire retail chain Discount Tire inspiration for reinventing its retail automotive experience would come from familiar territory: the less than 20 seconds it takes a NASCAR pit…
The big picture: In the midst of a rush to technology modernization, it’s critical to ensure the organization’s data assets are not overlooked. Why it matters: Data-driven business decisions must factor prominently in modernization efforts. The bottom line: Don’t leave data behind. Excellent opportunities to save and make money, reduce risk, and develop new models of business emerge…
IBM mainframe technology is a data center lynchpin for many organizations. Introduced 35 years ago as OS/400, a survey of IBM i users by Forta found that seven out of 10 use IBM i, an operating system developed by IBM for IBM Power Systems, to run more than half of their applications. While adoption of…
ServiceNow and Nvidia on Wednesday said that they were collaborating to build generative AI applications for different enterprise functions in an effort to optimize business processes and workflows. ServiceNow will use data available on its workflow platform along with Nvidia’s DGX Cloud, Nvidia DGX SuperPOD, and Nvidia’s Enterprise AI software suite to develop custom large…
Women-owned businesses represent 33% of the world’s private businesses. That number should be higher when you consider that women-owned businesses are one of the most underutilized drivers of innovation and job growth in both developed and emerging markets. These businesses are particularly challenged when it comes to accessing opportunities in global trade. Technology can help…
It’s no surprise that becoming a data-driven company is at the top of the corporate agenda. A recent IDC whitepaper found that data-savvy companies reported a threefold increase in revenue improvement, almost tripling the likelihood of reduced time to market for new products and services, and more than doubling the probability of enhanced customer satisfaction,…
Penelope Prett has been with Accenture for over 30 years. She was named CIO in 2019, and last fall, added data and analytics to her title and remit. I recently spoke with Prett about her new role, what it means for Accenture, and her advice for CIOs who are embarking on the data-to-value journey. What…
It’s no secret to anyone that generative AI is the hot new thing in tech right now, promising to revolutionize the way humans interact with software. And, perhaps uniquely, it is a potentially transformational technology that won’t require rebuilding the infrastructure stack. Salesforce is one a rising wave of software companies betting on the promise…
The world has witnessed the undeniable power of digital transformation to unlock tremendous potential and propel businesses forward in today’s fast-paced digital era. Yet, as organisations work to reap the benefits of innovation and growth, they must also navigate this new terrain. The road to digital transformation requires significant investments of time, money, and resources,…
The pain of long lines for food and drinks is about to be eased at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium with the introduction of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, a first for the southern hemisphere. Rob Pickering, general manager for technology at The Australian Football League (AFL), which owns and operates the stadium, says the initiative is…