Digital Transformation
In a time where we're constantly bombarded with new buzzwords and technological advancements, it can be challenging for businesses to determine what is real, what is useful, and what they truly need. Over the years, we've witnessed the rise and fall of various tech trends, such as the promises (and fears) of AI becoming sentient and replacing humans to the declaration that data is the new oil. At the end of the day, one fundamental question remains: How can companies navigate through the tech buzz and make informed decisions for their future? ...
In today's rapidly evolving business environment, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) are grappling with the challenge of regaining control over their IT roadmap. The constant evolution and introduction of new technology releases, combined with the pressure to deliver innovation on shrinking budgets, has added layers of complexity for executives who must transform the perception of the role of the IT leader from cost managers and maintainers to strategic enablers of growth and profitability ...
The leaders of virtually every organization acknowledge that technology transformation is critical to the business. So why do so many top managements not get involved in IT initiatives? ...
Companies have historically relied on tools that warn IT teams when their digital systems are experiencing glitches or attacks. But in an age where consumer loyalty is fickle and hybrid workers' Digital Employee Experience (DEX) is paramount for productivity, companies cannot afford to retroactively deal with IT failures that slow down employee productivity ...
Despite shifting digital transformation goals, enterprises are still investing heavily in IT modernization and implementing new projects, according to Digital Transformation in 2023, a report from Couchbase ...
While updating software or investing in new applications can certainly improve performance, by itself it can only provide a short-term fix and does not take into account the totality of what needs to be done to achieve modernization that has long term value. That takes a holistic approach that includes a retooling of the foundational architecture and a rethinking of development and engineering processes to align with faster digital innovation ...
The popularity of many new AI techniques will have a profound impact on business and society. The massive pretraining and scale of AI foundation models, viral adoption of conversational agents and the proliferation of generative AI applications are heralding a new wave of workforce productivity and machine creativity ...
It's no secret that IT modernization has become one of the most critical ways for a business to stay competitive and ahead of the curve. But even while that notion is clear, the path toward achieving modernization is not. IT leaders today are bombarded with all kinds of trends and technologies that make the task of modernizing a complex, even risky endeavor. With so many options to choose from, where do IT leaders' priorities fall? ...
While discussions surrounding digital transformation have been ongoing for over a decade, the progress made across industries and organizations varies. In this blog, we will explore the state of digital transformation and examine the critical role that Workload Automation (WLA) plays in supporting its development and ongoing operations. We will also delve into how organizations are leveraging WLA to drive their digital transformation initiatives ...
The only way for companies to stay competitive is to modernize applications, yet there's no denying that bringing apps into the modern era can be challenging ... Let's look at a few ways to modernize applications and consider what new obstacles and opportunities 2023 presents ...
Digital business transformation efforts have accelerated among organizations, as 93% said they have adopted or have plans to adopt, a digital-first business strategy, according to Foundry's 2023 Digital Business Study ...
As businesses continue to rely heavily on technology to drive growth and innovation, the importance of modernizing outdated applications has become a top priority for CIOs and IT teams. With this in mind, EvolveWare commissioned an independent survey to gain current insights into IT teams' strategies and preparedness for modernization initiatives, revealing some surprising contradictions to common assumptions around modernization priorities and goals ...
Many companies are unable to complete transformational work due to immature operating models and management systems, according to the 2023 Project to Product State of the Industry Report from Planview ...
CIOs have stepped into the role of digital leader and strategic advisor, according to the 2023 Global CIO Survey from Logicalis ...
Digital transformation is challenging, especially for finance, manufacturing, and oil and gas businesses. These companies face the daunting task of modernizing legacy IT systems and applications, which often consume a significant portion, sometimes up to 40%, of their IT budget while keeping up with the demands of a fast-paced, digital-first world. One study estimated that just 30% of initiatives achieve their transformation targets, implying works needs to be done to understand and overcome the inclusion of legacy applications in digital transformation initiatives ...
An overwhelming majority of business leaders are shifting focus to application modernization to gain an edge in their markets, according to a new survey by IDG company Foundry, commissioned by Insight Enterprises ...
A survey conducted by Vanson Bourne, commissioned by Micro Focus, discovered five key digital transformation trends where IT organizations are looking to focus their resources ...
Nearly half (45%) of customer service reps (CSRs) avoid adopting new technologies by relying on legacy systems and tools, according to a survey from Gartner ...
Digital transformation was a universal theme in 2022. As we track changes in the enterprise architecture landscape, we observe trends that we believe will shape EA in 2023. Here are our predictions for the coming year ...
Despite strong interest over the past decade, the actual investment in DX has been recent. While 100% of enterprises are now engaged with DX in some way, most (77%) have begun their DX journey within the past two years. And most are early stage, with a fourth (24%) at the discussion stage and half (49%) currently transforming. Only 27% say they have finished their DX efforts ...
Industry experts offer thoughtful, insightful, and often controversial predictions on how APM, AIOps, Observability, OpenTelemetry and related technologies will evolve and impact business in 2023. Part 7 covers the user experience ...
Despite the challenges of the last two years, enterprises have made significant progress with digital transformation — 79% of enterprises have made significant, transformative or even revolutionary improvements to the end user experience through digital transformation over the past year, compared to 73% in 2019 and 72% in 2020, according to Digital Transformation — Lessons Learned and Strategic Setbacks, a global survey conducted by Couchbase ...