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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry. It is a concept that revolutionised old-school industries, gave birth to a new industry, and made improvements to businesses regardless of their size. How data analytics are changing the consulting industry. Image: Pexels. References.

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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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The Industrial Era Ended, and So Will the Digital Era

Harvard Business

Importantly, I’m not arguing we’ll stop using digital technology — after all, we still use heavy industry, we just no longer refer to ourselves as being in the Industrial Age.). First is the technology itself. Even now, information technologies make up only about 6% of GDP in advanced economies.

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Digital Transformation Is Racing Ahead and No Industry Is Immune - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DXC TECHNOLOGY

Harvard Business

Dealing with today’s digital disruption begins by understanding how it differs from past industry changes. After all, stories of the end of our industry as we know it have been a trade press staple for decades. Read more from DXC Technology: Embracing Digital Change Requires a Clear Strategic Focus. No industry is immune.

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Zurich Insurance Group Takes Its IT Infrastructure to the Agile Cloud - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM DXC TECHNOLOGY

Harvard Business

Building on a relationship that dates back to 2004, Zurich Insurance Group is working with DXC to move from traditional data center outsourcing to a Platform as a Service model, taking advantage of next-generation cloud management technologies to lower operating costs and accelerate development. How to Become a Digital Enterprise.

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Research: Cloud Computing Is Helping Smaller, Newer Firms Compete

Harvard Business

has slowed , and that in most industries the biggest firms have higher market share than they did a decade ago. Despite those trends, our research suggests that technology can in fact provide an advantage to small and new firms. The Adoption of Cloud Technology Across Industries in the U.S.

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

Harvard Business

Three-quarters of these executives – from primarily large organizations in financial services, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, retail, and many other industries – say their organizations will require substantial or extensive change to become even more digital.

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