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New Technologies in the Insurance Landscape (Part 3 – Cloud)

Tom Spencer

The cloud – which refers to storing, managing, and processing data via a network of remote servers instead of locally on a server or personal computer – is quickly becoming a critical source for innovation. Without a robust cloud strategy, an organization’s pace and breadth of innovation is likely to be hampered.

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How To Pitch A Disruptive Business Plan

Tom Spencer

I had the opportunity to pitch my start-up at an innovative business contest at a well-known business school in Frankfurt. Blocksource , the team who won this year’s competition (MedPayRx tied for second place), also pitched a blockchain-based business model – although focusing on a different market niche. Introduction To The Event.

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Wearable Technology in Healthcare

Tom Spencer

Based on a recent study by Global Industry Analysts , the global market for wearable medical devices is projected to eclipse $4.5 1 In the United States, the predominant market in this space, it is estimated that roughly 20% of Americans currently own a wearable fitness device. billion by 2020. billion by 2020. Potential Benefits.

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What is the Professional Services Industry All About?

Progressus

And it’s those common links that inform tech investments, transformation strategies, and how firms respond to the disruptive forces that define the modern business landscape. New competitors, a rapidly evolving tech landscape, and the looming presence of uncertainty were already forcing firms to redefine legacy business models and processes.

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Accenture Careers

CaseInterview.com

The Financial Services Operating Group concerns itself with Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance. Accenture careers in this field are all about working with clients to rethink marketing in an age that is simultaneously global in scale yet focusing on the customers as individuals. Finance and Performance Management.

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From Wearables To Telemedicine To Direct-To-Consumer Prescriptions, Here’s How Healthcare Is Becoming Consumer-Centric

SkillQuo

One of the ways the government, insurance carriers, and employers hope to bring down costs is by making consumers better at shopping for their healthcare. Article Credit: CB Insights. High deductible plans and new technologies are turning patients into savvy healthcare consumers, with higher expectations around service and experience.

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Outsourcing is a sure bet for financial services in 2023

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On the other hand, hiring skilled labor and retaining a trained workforce continues to be challenging in the current market. This is a question posed to two of TTEC’s banking and insurance experts —Group Vice President Kristen Hein and Vice President JoVanna Dukes during a recent LinkedIn LIVE webinar. A domino effect is hitting CX.