Digitalisation World

Business success in the middle of the app explosion

Published in Digital Business Software-as-a-Service Vertical Applications

History will show we are in the middle of an application explosion. Ten years ago, there were 52 million apps available globally. Now there are 335 million; and by 2024 it is forecast there will be almost three quarters of a billion. By Jean-Pierre Brulard, SVP & GM, VMware EMEA.

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From digital laggard to cutting edge – procurement is the next frontier for digital transformation

Published in Digital Business

Today’s business landscape has become increasingly complex, with geopolitical events like Brexit and the knock-on effect this will have on tariffs and freedom of movement impacting day-to-day operations. At the forefront of navigating this constantly changing marketplace is the procurement department, which has become a more strategic part of every business – perfectly poised to help manage and predict supply chain risk, unlock innovation, create sustainable cost savings, and help grow...

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How a virtual CIO helps SMEs keep pace with technology advancements

Published in Digital Business

As technology continues to become increasingly complex, organisations are being challenged to efficiently and effectively manage their IT infrastructure. This is especially true for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who can find the implementation of new standards, technologies and regulations such as the GDPR overwhelming. Business success and staying a step ahead of the competition is now requiring companies to leverage their data to make fast and accurate business decisions, however many...

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Digital banking: fast, safe and efficient

Published in Digital Business

The role of digital integration hubs to help meet new customer experience expectations. By Giuliano Altamura, Business Unit Manager Financial Services, Fincons Group.

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Do the little things well: How to instill trust in the IT channel

Published in Digital Business

Trust is not just a buzzword of business, but an extremely important element to the success of any modern organisation. It is, however, arguably difficult to master in the channel. With every agreement, contract and transaction there is always an element of trust involved, and the channel is no different. It is the key to any long term relationship and the channel is wholly reliant on the success of these relationships in order to thrive - whether that’s between vendors, resellers or service...

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In the race for AI supremacy, how can Europe close the digital gap?

Published in Digital Business Everything AI

Nowadays, most businesses – and their leadership – seem to be aware that digital transformation and technology are the key to their future. This is just as well, since their customers expect nothing less. The race for AI supremacy shows no signs of slowing down, but Europe is lagging behind the AI leaders, the US and China. Recent research from McKinsey illustrates that Europe’s digitisation efforts are 35 per cent behind the US, and that this digital gap has not narrowed in recent...