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The Secret History of Agile Innovation

Harvard Business

You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes. Agile has indisputably transformed software development, and many experts believe it is now poised to expand far beyond IT. They keep customers happier.

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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

Over time, it has become a necessity for the consulting industry to develop frameworks to address critical business problems with the help of big data. Tailoring products to individual needs: Big data allows an organisation to narrowly segment customers. So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

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How the Big Data Explosion Has Changed Decision Making

Harvard Business

On the one hand, they desperately seek greater agility; on the other, they genuinely want to include all the right stakeholders in their processes. Customers and clients demand greater agility, and employees and partners expect greater empowerment. But effective agility frequently demands inclusive stakeholder involvement.

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What Digital Change Demands of IT Organizations - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DXC TECHNOLOGY

Harvard Business

There’s no question that legacy IT systems are too slow and rigid for the agility that digital business demands. And that means buying more new technology: IT organizations must adopt new platforms and processes and integrate services in new ways. DXC Technology helps companies bridge the gap in digital transformation.

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Is Your Company Adapting Fast Enough to Thrive in an Increasingly Digital World? - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DXC TECHNOLOGY

Harvard Business

About a third of respondents said their organization currently is not very digital, meaning that less than a quarter of their products, operations, and business models depend on their ability to exploit digital information and technologies. But along with using new technology, organizations are rethinking the role of IT.

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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

In my experience with dozens of organizations implementing IoT solutions, those that achieved their expected ROI changed their traditional business approaches in one or more of the following ways: They Developed a Partner Ecosystem. The essence of IoT is interconnectivity. Insight Center. Crossing the Digital Divide. The reason?

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The Industrial Era Ended, and So Will the Digital Era

Harvard Business

Today digital technology is all the rage because after decades of development it has become incredibly useful. We need to start preparing for a new era of innovation in which different technologies, such as genomics, materials science, and robotics , rise to the fore.