More than half of UK companies not GDPR-compliant
More than one year after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, just over 50 percent of British companies do not yet fully comply with this regulation. These are the findings of a survey among British managers by data security solutions provider Egress.
Robotic process automation is no panacea
Robotic process automation (RPA) and robotic desktop automation (RDA) are very effective for streamlining work processes. But organisations find it difficult to implement and maintain. Achieving results - and maintaining them - is not as easy as it seems, according to research commissioned by Pegasystems.
New rules for digital society regulation needed, says Gartner
Current rules and regulations are under stress as society increases its digitisation. CEOs, CIOs and other executives must collaborate on new rules to protect individuals and groups while encouraging an innovative growing economy, says the consultancy firm Gartner.
Organisations must adopt ethics in AI to win the public’s trust and loyalty
The ethics behind artificial intelligence will determine what our future will look like. Consumers increasingly demand ethical behavior from AI systems. According to a Capgemini study however, only half of the executives that were interviewed consider it important that AI systems are ethical.
‘Persistent disruption means companies can no longer play it safe’
Nearly three-quarters of industry sectors experienced an increase in disruption over the past eight years, leaving 41 trillion dollar in enterprise value (market capitalisation + net debt) exposed to disruption today, according to research from Accenture.
Worldwide RPA software market grew more than 60 percent in 2018
Robotic process automation (RPA) software revenue grew 63.1% in 2018 to 846 million dollar, making it the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market. RPA software revenue is expected to reach 1.3 billion dollar in 2019.
5G considered key enabler for digital transformation in industrial organisations
The fifth generation of mobile networking technology (5G) ranks is seen as a key enabler for the digital transformation, whereas cloud computing is considered the first. Most industrial companies plan to implement 5G within two years and many consider acquiring their own private licenses.
‘9 out of 10 blockchain platform implementations will need replacement by 2021’
In two years, 90 percent of current enterprise blockchain platform implementations will require replacement within 18 months to remain competitive, secure and avoid obsolescence, researchers from Gartner predict.
IQ Boardroom events to relaunch in 2019
In 2018, we at Colt launched our IQ Boardroom initiative for the first time across a number of major European cities. The forum saw leading executives from throughout the technology space come together to discuss industry trends and their potential impact on business and society. After the success of last year’s series, we are relaunching the IQ Boardroom in 2019!
33 percent of cybersecurity staff feel isolated from the business
IT executives responsible for cybersecurity feel a lack of support from company leaders, and 33 percent of them feel completely isolated in their role, according to a new survey commissioned by cybersecurity solution vendor Trend Micro.
Government CIOs to focus on data analytics and cybersecurity
Data analytics and cybersecurity pushed cloud out of the top spot for increased technology investment by government CIOs in 2019, according to a survey from the consultancy firm Gartner.
Responsible use of workforce data can strengthen trust and lead to growth
Business leaders will need to implement responsible workforce data strategies if they are to build the employee trust that will help generate sustained revenue growth, according to a new report from Accenture.
Global talent shortage is at top emerging risk, survey
Staff shortages seem to preoccupy senior executives more than privacy regulation and cloud computing, a new survey from from Gartner reveals.
Two-Thirds of organisations intend to deploy 5G by 2020
Sixty-six percent of organisations have plans to deploy 5G by 2020, mainly for IoT communications and video, with operational efficiency being the key driver. However, communications services providers (CSPs) don't seem to have their networks ready.
Large organisations struggle to digitise their supply chains
Large organisations are running an average of 29 different pre-deployment initiatives to digitise the supply chain, but 86% have failed to scale any of them. That is the main outcome of a study from the Capgemini Research Institute.
9 out of 10 organisations have low BI and analytics maturity
More than 87 per cent of organisations are classified as having low business intelligence (BI) and analytics maturity, according to a survey by consultancy firm Gartner.
Five technologies that will blur the lines between human and machine
The latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies reveals five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines. Emerging technologies, such as AI, play a critical role in enabling companies to be ubiquitous, always available, and connected to business ecosystems to survive in the near future.
‘Cloud computing remains top emerging business risk’
Cloud computing ranks as the top risk concern for executives in risk, audit, finance and compliance, according to a new survey by research firm Gartner. While cloud computing presents organisations with novel opportunities, a number of new risks make cloud solutions susceptible to unexpected security threats.
Organisations understand importance of CX, but fail to meet customer expectations
Eighty one percent of customer experience (CX) leaders report they will compete mostly or entirely on CX, but less than half have established the rationale for why CX drives business outcomes, according to research firm Gartner. While almost 50 percent say their CX efforts exceed management’s expectations, just 22 percent of CX leaders report their efforts exceed customers’ expectations.
Consumers are embracing AI, but businesses fail to prioritise CX
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer alien to consumers, with close to three-quarters (73%) indicating they have interacted via AI, and 69% of those who have used AI being satisfied with those interactions, a new study from Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Institute finds.
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