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Digital transformation is an inescapable imperative for modern businesses. But embarking on a programme of digital transformation without expertise is foolhardy, considering the many potential pitfalls along the way, whether that’s dead-end technology or improperly implemented systems.
As Asia’s e-commerce market flourishes, logistics has taken a dual role as both a core driver and an enabler for the industry.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is impacting everything, right from bandwidth requirements to cloud capacity. It is expected that the number of everyday objects that can connect to the Internet will surpass PCs and smart phones by 2020.
Accenture's acquisition of Yesler indicates that the management consulting firm continues to seek opportunities to broaden its range of marketing services.
The acquisition of cybersecurity firm Coalfire by funds advised by Apax Partners was officially finalized.
Whether it relates to operating model redesign to leverage automation, a customer experience overhaul via a new app or implementing a new system, the new technology itself is only the starting point.
FTI Consulting, announced that the Company has been named to Forbes magazine’s list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, recognized in 14 sectors and functional areas.
Duff & Phelps, the global advisor that protects, restores and maximizes value for clients, confirmed the completion of its previously announced acquisition by a global investor consortium led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Further Global.
The global cybersecurity industry is growing rapidly. Market researchers at IDC believe spending in the sector will reach almost $134 billion by 2022.
The importance of culture and its impact on private equity strategy and returns has been a growing development over the past couple of years. As PE investment returns have lagged those of the stock market in the US, firms are feeling pressure to improve and deliver stronger results. This fact combined with some high-profile private company debacles, in large part due to cultural toxicity and leadership miscues, underscores the urgent need for PE sponsors and portfolio companies to prioritize a focus on culture.
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It is a reality of life in the global business community that one all too seldom meets Austrians. But so often, when one does, they leave quite an impression. And so it is with Michael Zwiefler, a Hong-Kong-based Managing Director at Accenture, who oversees the firm’s banking clients in Greater China.
The role of procurement is changing. Value chains are becoming more complex, with increased risks and opportunities that accompany that complexity, developments in digitisation, automation and analytics that unlock previously untapped potential, as well as the acceleration of technological advancements and innovations which has meant it has become more difficult than ever to keep pace without external partnerships. McKinsey evaluates where procurement leaders should begin to transform their functions.
Bain & Company and QVARTZ are formally operating under one name, forming a strategic management consulting powerhouse in the Nordic region.
Telecoms, media and tech consultancy Delta Partners has admitted Anna Arlorio and Damilola Ojo to its partnership in Dubai, further marking a recent growth spurt for the firm.
Accenture has agreed to acquire Gekko, a French Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services company. Accenture says the acquisition will increase its AWS resources in France to support enterprise migrations and development on cloud platforms.
OGUK's 'Energy Transition Outlook 2019' highlights an interesting pilot in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. PosHYdon will be the first offshore green hydrogen plant.
As the pace of technological change accelerates, no nation can afford to ease up on their efforts to conduct engineering in a safe and innovative way, according to research commissioned by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Lloyd’s Register Foundation as part of Engineering X, a new international collaboration that brings together some of the world’s leading problem-solvers to address the great challenges of our age.
Over 50 consulting firms have won a spot on a £200 million consultancy and advisory framework from the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Deloitte has acquired analytics and financial performance management business, Bistech. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
