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Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends in 2024
2023 didn’t turn out to be the year we expected. It was full of ups and downs. While some positive indicators suggest promise for 2024, ongoing uncertainty is anticipated until a potential interest rate decrease in H2 of the following year. This uncertainty is poised to directly influence digital transformation trends, leading CFOs to adopt
Top 15 Retail Digital Transformation Trends in 2023
The macroeconomic trends directly impact retailers’ cash position. In the current conditions, we have declining sales (and consumer spending), making cash planning extremely challenging. As conditions worsen, a recession is likely. But it may be brief (or mild). And until confidence returns in the economy, retailers are likely to be conservative with any CapEx spending
Top 10 HCM Software In 2023
HCM software has a distinct place in the architecture. While some people think that ERP must host HCM processes as well, there are regulatory challenges. These challenges require you to have a dedicated HCM system in the architecture. In general, most smaller companies might not utilize HR software (and might be on payroll software). But
Top 10 Digital Transformation Roles in 2023
Looking for an ERP consultant who might be able to answer every question you might have? Well, unfortunately, just like different skill sets exist in a house construction project, ERP projects are no different with their need for digital transformation roles and skill sets. In fact, at a much bigger scale. Also, the more components
Top 10 Recommendations for Digital Transformation in 2023
Who would not like to find the “secret” recommendations for digital transformation? But unfortunately, with enterprise-wide transformation projects, there is not a checklist that can be followed. These projects require careful preparation and alignment of several areas. And they all, collectively, drive the success of your digital transformation projects. Also, with enterprise transformation projects, technology
Top 15 Reasons for Digital Transformation Failure in 2023
Most executives are afraid of digital transformation. And I don’t blame them–with the amount of undertaking required for such projects. Not to mention that it took a long time for companies to understand – that digital transformation projects are not meant to be technology projects (The initiatives that developers can code in their backyard. The
Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends in 2024
2023 didn’t turn out to be the year we expected. It was full of ups and downs. While some positive indicators suggest promise for 2024, ongoing uncertainty is anticipated until a potential interest rate decrease in H2 of the following year. This uncertainty is poised to directly influence digital transformation trends, leading CFOs to adopt
Top 10 ECommerce Platforms in 2023
Most people relate digital eCommerce platforms to coupons flying all over the website. But digital commerce has a much broader scope. For example, you probably already have digital commerce capabilities with your website as your contact us form acts as the lead acquisition source. So whether you transact over the web or not, digital commerce
Top 10 CRM Systems in 2023
Why do you need a top CRM system? Historically, sales and marketing departments weren’t as complex with their operations. They could manage their workflows through ad-hoc tools such as spreadsheets. Or siloed software. However, this is no longer enough for today’s sales and marketing departments. Now they require several systems that can offer deep analytics
Top 10 Systems for Your Enterprise Architecture in 2023
Enterprise architecture is more than a technical concept. But what is enterprise architecture? Think of enterprise architecture as the connected business systems that drive your operational processes with four primary perspectives. 1) business architecture 2) process architecture, 3) data/information architecture, and 4) system architecture. Generally, most industries have two choices in building their architecture. They
