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Daniel Newman
Principal Analyst and Founding Partner at Futurum Research
Chicago, United States
I love technology, but I am also extremely passionate about digital transformation and strategy because I believe technology can only reach its potential when it is intertwined with humanity. When people and technology work together to meet their potential, the business results will follow. This is where I come in.
I am an entrepreneur focused in the Technology and Digital Space. Founder, partner and operator of 4 companies ranging from my role as Principal Analyst at Futurum Research, a Technology and Analysis firm to the CEO of Broadsuite Media Group and President of Digital Agency V3B.
Prior to my days as an entrepreneur, I served as the CEO of EC3, a hosted IT and Communication services provider. Prior to that at the spry age of 28, I was the CEO of United Visual, parent company to United Visual Systems, United Visual Productions, and United GlobalComm; a family of companies focused on Unified Communications and Audio Visual Technologies.
I am also an author and contributor to some of the worlds largest media outlets. A regular on Forbes, Entrepreneur and The Huffington Post, as well as the author of 5 Amazon Best Selling Books:
• Building Dragons: Digital Transformation in the Experience Economy
• The Ultimate Field Guide to Digital Program Management
• Evolve: Marketing as we know it is Doomed
• The Millennial CEO
• The New Rules of Customer Engagement.
I am also an Adjunct Professor of Management at North Central College. I attained my undergraduate degree in Marketing at Northern Illinois University and an Executive MBA from North Central College in Naperville, Ill. I currently reside in Naperville Il with my wife (Lisa) and my three children Hailey, Avery and Matthew.
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Personalize Or Perish: State Of Personalization Report For 2021
Futurum Research
July 01, 2021
It’s no secret that personalization has become a key indicator of brand success. Even before the pandemic, we knew data and personalized marketing would be essential for brands looking to build solid, long-term relationships with their customers. Still, when the pandemic forced brands to ditch nearly everything for digital platforms, personalization became an even more dominant force. In fact, a new report from Twilio Segment, one of the major players on the customer data platform front, shows personalization has never been more necessary for brands looking to last the year, let alone the next decade. Is your company prepared to meet growing consumer demands for more personalized content and shopping experiences?
Week of June 30: Hot Takes on Intel, NVIDIA, and Zoom
Futurum Research
July 01, 2021
The News: Over the past few days and heading into the weekend there were several interesting stories that broke. Over the next week we may add further cove...
Qualcomm Beats The Street as 5G Grows and Diversification Takes Hold
Futurum Research
April 28, 2021
The News: Qualcomm shares rose as much as 6% in extended trading on Wednesday after the chipmaker reported fiscal second-quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ estimates.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship, 5G
5 Quick Takeaways From a Blowout Q1 for Alphabet
Futurum Research
April 27, 2021
The News: Alphabet reported huge beats on its top and bottom lines for its first quarter of 2021, which boosted the stock more than 4% in after-hours trading.
Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy
Microsoft Q3 Results Outpace Expectations Across the Board
Futurum Research
April 27, 2021
The News: Microsoft shares moved 3% lower on Tuesday after the company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that came in stronger than analysts had expected.
Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship
IBM Returns to Revenue Growth During its Fiscal Q1
Futurum Research
April 19, 2021
Analyst Take: The second wave of tech earnings for 2021 is starting to hit, and IBM was first on deck, sharing its results for the first quarter of their 2021 fiscal. IBM saw its share price jump in the wake of its announcement as the street was encouraged by its reversal of a four consecutive quarter slide of declining revenues. The company had some strong performances that could definitely be noted in yielding this result with its cloud business and Red Hat acting as a couple of bright spots, while strengthening profit margins were also a factor in leading the company to a better than expected bottom-line result, beating estimates by $.14 per share.
Broadcom Explores Symantec Purchase — A Good Thing, or Not So Much?
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July 10, 2019
Broadcom explores Symantec purchase. Is it really smart diversification, or simply a way to impress shareholders? I'm not so sure. In fact, I'm bearish on this move, mostly for Symantec. However, don't be surprised if it happens, as Tan is known to be a shrewd negotiator and one who will make the de
Apple’s New MacBook Pro Announcement Leaked
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July 10, 2019
Overall, I believe that it's a smart decision by Apple to improve and offer more competitive products at the lower ends of their product line. Given the powerful laptops available from the likes of Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft (among others), and the impending launches of a variety of 5G-enabled A
NetApp Shares Tumble, But So What — Let’s Look Big Picture
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July 10, 2019
NetApp shares tumble on an analyst's downgrade, but so what. Let's remove drama from the analysis and look at the big picture. To me, the big picture for NetApp looks good—here's why.
Every Digital Transformation Needs Risk Management
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July 09, 2019
Digital transformation can fail which is why it’s critical that every digital transformation initiation have a risk management component. Let’s take a look at what that looks like.
Zoom Zero Day Vulnerability: A Real Problem For Zoom And Its Users
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July 09, 2019
Early this week, news broke from security researcher, Jonathan Leitschuh he had discovered a vulnerability in Zoom that allowed unauthorized access to as many as 4 million webcams of Zoom users on Mac OS by simply getting a user to
Samsung 2Q Earnings In — Profits Down More than 50 Percent
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July 09, 2019
Samsung 2Q earnings are in. While profits are down more than 50%, I still believe that Samsung is well-positioned for a bounce back as memory numbers stabilize. I also think it is important to note that despite the street's outspoken criticism of the company's performance, they did still make a prof
What Your Board Needs to Know about Tech Advancement in Digital Transformation
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July 09, 2019
Pulling your board into the tech circle should enhance the momentum of your digital transformation, not detract from it. For digital transformation to be, well, transformational, board members will need to be fully engaged—and informed—regarding tech advancement.
RILA Submits FTC Complaint for Walmart, Target, About Google and Amazon
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July 04, 2019
Walmart, Target, and other retailers represented by RILA submit letter to FTC complaining about Google and Amazon dominance. Do they have a point or no?
U.S. Judge Koh Blocks Qualcomm’s Request to Put Antitrust Ruling on Hold
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July 04, 2019
U.S. Judge Koh blocks Qualcomm's request to put antitrust ruling on hold, in a ruling that strikes me as spectacularly tone-deaf, especially in light of the enormous global stakes it seems to have inexplicably failed to take into account.
What Your Board Needs To Know About Tech Advancement In Digital Transformation
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July 02, 2019
Pulling your board into the tech circle should enhance the momentum of your digital transformation, not detract from it. For digital transformation to be, well, transformational, board members will need to be fully engaged—and informed—regarding tech advancement.
CMOs and IoT: Can This Technology Improve Marketing?
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July 02, 2019
IoT has the ability to deliver next level data that incorporates consumers user generated content with sensor data that will deliver better experiences and improve analytics. The CMO must lead this initiative to maximize IoT data.
Samsung Patents A Cool New Futuristic Smartphone Design
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July 01, 2019
Images leaked of a new Samsung foldable smartphone. If Samsung can pull this off, and create a device that like the leaked image presents, it has the potential to be truly game-changing — thinner, more seamless and more usable than the current folding devices.
NVIDIA Adds Volvo to its Roster of Partners on AI for Self-Driving Trucks
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July 01, 2019
NVIDIA adds Volvo to its roster of partners for AI on self-driving cars, and the battle for reference customer wins is on. Intel has publicly shared big wins with BMW, Honda, Nissan, and Fiat- Chrysler, while NVIDIA has staked their claims with Mercedes, VW, and Toyota. The market is big enough for
Salesforce’s Big Tableau Move More Desperate Than Strategic as Microsoft Applies Pressure
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June 28, 2019
I believe the company's growth is running out of steam, as innovation by acquisition can only take it so far. Equally as significant, for the first time since Benioff disrupted the software space, Salesforce is chasing a more formidable competitor in Microsoft, which has always done on-premise bette
Windows on ARM — Coming to a Microsoft Surface Near You?
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June 27, 2019
Are Windows on ARM coming to a Microsoft Surface laptop near you? Rumors say that might well be the case. While that might result in a pricey Surface laptop, it would most definitely be a powerhouse.
CMOs And IoT: Can This Technology Improve Marketing?
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June 25, 2019
IoT has the ability to deliver next level data that incorporates consumers user generated content with sensor data that will deliver better experiences and improve analytics. The CMO must lead this initiative to maximize IoT data.
Red Hat Strong Performance is Good News for IBM Shareholders
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June 24, 2019
Strong performance by Red Hat is good news for IBM shareholders, making IBM a more competitive player in the Hybrid IT space and significantly increasing the company's ability to deliver open source software to enterprise in both hybrid and multi-cloud environments. I expect the acquisition to impro
Digital Optimization Isn’t Digital Transformation
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June 24, 2019
Optimizing your business with technology is not the same as digital transformation with a customer centric approach. Next generation technologies can enable digital transformation if they are properly utilized.
Oracle Q4 Earnings Are In — But What Does It Really Mean?
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June 21, 2019
Oracle Q4 earnings report is in, but what does it really mean? Oracle's history of fuzzy reporting makes it difficult to really know, but here is what two of our analysts, Ron Westfall and Daniel Newman, have to say about these results.
NVIDIA Unveils the World’s 22nd Fastest Supercomputer — DGX SuperPOD
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June 20, 2019
This week, NVIDIA announced DGX SuperPOD, which the company claims to be the world's 22nd fastest supercomputer. The more pressing question, though, is how does this launch help NVIDIA increase their dominance in the Automotive space?
HPE Solves Storage Complexity By Launching Primera
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June 20, 2019
HPE is certainly making bold claims at HPE Discover 2019, but if they are able to execute and truly deliver on 100 percent uptime and then "Greenlake" the solution and offer it as a service, they are going to arguably have the most compelling storage solution in the marketplace. Having said that, 10
Digital Optimization Isn't Digital Transformation
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June 18, 2019
Optimizing your business with technology is not the same as digital transformation with a customer centric approach. Next generation technologies can enable digital transformation if they are properly utilized.
HPE Discover 2019: HPE Goes All In With “Everything As A Service”
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June 18, 2019
The highlight of HPE Discover 2019 is Antonio Neri's promise that "HPE is going all in with everything-as-a-service." Overall, I think the move is a bold one and that Antonio is making a strong play. and a commitment I believe that Antonio is making a strong play. With announcements in Storage, Inte
Demand Grows for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
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June 18, 2019
Demand continues to grow for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, and with good reason. Simplifying business applications, allowing customers to do more with their data (and more easily use that data), and AI, are key areas of focus. Additionally, Microsoft's clear advantage is Azure. I expect
Apple’s 5G Enabled Phones and … Going it Alone in Chips by 2022-23?
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June 18, 2019
I have no doubt that Apple intends to own the entire supply chain and modems and then perhaps RF to follow. I am skeptical that they can execute in the timeline being provided. I would think 2024 or even 2025 is more reasonable, but let's give them kudos for being bold. As an admitted fan of the Qua
Toyota’s New Augmented Reality Shopping Experience: A Shift In The Car Buying Journey?
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June 17, 2019
Toyota's immersive AR experience is coming to consumers everywhere. A first look into the technology itself and a take on whether the market will respond positively.
Slack Has a Product People Love to Use — Is It Enough?
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June 14, 2019
Slack has a product people love to use, but is it enough? While it's an exciting time for the company, a much-anticipated IPO, and people love a good unicorn, long term, it might not be enough. Growth is the answer, and a path to profitability.
Zoom Earnings — Crushing It, But There Are Big Hurdles Ahead
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June 14, 2019
Zoom's growth should be commended, as for the simplicity that they have brought to point-to-point desktop and mobile video. But I think their next hurdle is a big one and it will lead to slowed growth and a requirement to build more 3rd party integrations, improve their hardware stack and look beyon
Pegaworld — AI meets Empathy
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June 13, 2019
As we enter the Human Machine Age, there is continued concern about what that means to humans. Questions like how will it change the way we work, the way we communicate, the way we shop; and these are just a
Cisco Live — Collaboration Goes Cognitive and Interoperable
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June 12, 2019
Cisco Live 2019 was about the future of collaboration, which is all about cognitive collaboration and interoperability. The Cisco ecosystem has always had vastly more collaboration tools (contact center, VoIP, on and off-prem) than many of the upstart cloud players, but in the age where less is more
Microsoft Oracle Partnership — Focused on Cloud Interoperability
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June 11, 2019
The Microsoft Oracle partnership will provide provide improved cloud interoperability services and better experience for users. I'm encouraged by this move—it's a much-needed one on the part of Oracle. I can't help but wonder whether this is this an indicator of bigger things to come, or whether i
Cisco Live 2019 — Tactical, Not Inspirational, and That’s Okay
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June 11, 2019
Chuck Robbins' keynote at Cisco Live 2019 wasn't particularly inspirational, but instead heavy on tactics. The company's strategy is driven by tying together users, data, applications, and security through infrastructure. This is driving companies—and Cisco's customers—to succeed in transforming
Tags: Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Future of Work
Toyota's New Augmented Reality Shopping Experience: A Shift In The Car Buying Journey?
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June 07, 2019
Toyota is bringing immersive AR experiences to consumers everywhere. A first look into the technology itself and a take on whether the market will respond positively.
Salesforce Shares Rise, Beating Both Top and Bottom Lines
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June 06, 2019
One area that was glossed over but that should be of concern to Salesforce is the rise of a formidable competitor. Back in late 2018, I pointed out that Microsoft may be the company most poised to take share from Salesforce. Reports are now showing that Microsoft is indeed grabbing some marketshare
Why AI Journey Mapping Is Critical For Digital Transformation
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June 05, 2019
Actually, forget “digital transformation.” Artificial intelligence has become such an integral part of digital transformation today that it’s almost synonymous with DX itself. AI allows us to extrapolate value from our data. It allows us to gain operational efficiencies. It
WWDC 2019 — Apple’s Privacy Theme Rings Clear, That’s Impressive
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June 04, 2019
At WWDC 2019 Apple's privacy theme rings clear even with a host of massive new announcements. With privacy concerns a growing issue, here are what I think are some of Apple's privacy-focused standouts.
Microsoft London Store Opening in July 2019 — Why That Makes Perfect Sense
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June 01, 2019
The Microsoft London Flagship Store is scheduled to open in Oxford Circus in July 2019. Here's why that's not a direct shot at Apple, but instead, a strategic brand-focused move by Microsoft. And one that I predict will be only the beginning.
Dell’s Tech Results are Encouraging — My Take on Q1 Earnings
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May 31, 2019
While the street can be somewhat fickle and almost punitive when companies don't hit on both revenue and earnings, I believe both investors and IT consumers should be feeling positive about the trajectory of Dell Tech. The company's growth across the portfolio and integration of acquisitions, especi
Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping to Prime Shows the Real Battle for Customers
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May 28, 2019
Customer loyalty has never been more important. Amazon one-day shipping is just the latest announcement that shows how the battle for customers is heating up.
CIOs and CMOs: Achieving Convergence of Infrastructure and Analytics
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May 23, 2019
CIOs and CMOs need to work together to build the right infrastructure to support their analytics needs. This article explores the CIO/CMO convergence that needs to happen.
Ruling in Qualcomm Antitrust Case Makes Zero Sense—Here’s Why
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May 22, 2019
There's a reason the Justice Department has been cautioning against this kind of ruling. Knowing that there is an innovation war around 5G, and that Qualcomm is the United State's most capable 5G intellectual provider, the idea of weakening the company at this time is at best ironic, and at worst, a
Faulty Database Brings Salesforce [and Users] to their Knees
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May 21, 2019
Salesforce had one of its biggest outages ever on Friday, when the company was forced to shut down large parts of its infrastructure. The problem began when Salesforce made changes to its production environment that broke access permission settings across multiple company organizations, giving some
Robotic Process Automation Gaining Traction
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May 21, 2019
Robotic process automation lies on the simpler side of AI, but it plays an increasingly important role in helping companies prepare themselves for greater digital transformation.
Amazon Bringing One-Day Shipping To Prime Shows The Real Battle For Customers
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May 21, 2019
Customer loyalty has never been more important. Amazon one-day shipping is just the latest announcement that shows how the battle for customers is heating up.
CIO And CMO: Achieving Convergence Of Infrastructure And Analytics
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May 16, 2019
CIOs and CMOs need to work together to build the right infrastructure to support their analytics needs. This article explores the CIO/CMO convergence that needs to happen.
Could Blockchain Solve Our Growing Privacy Issue?
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May 08, 2019
Could blockchain be the answer to the privacy crisis we are facing? Let’s take a look at how personal privacy protection with blockchain could be the solution.
What Is Privacy In The Age Of Digital Transformation?
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May 02, 2019
What is the impact of privacy in the age of digital transformation? Do companies care, will they ever care? A look into the state of privacy and how it may be a differentiator in the future.
Analytics + AI: How Sales Can Get The Most From Data
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April 26, 2019
Sales has a lot to gain from the implementation of AI, but it isn't like flipping a switch. How can sales get the most from their data and leverage AI to improve performance?
AI And Personalization Transforming An Unlikely Industry: Fast Food
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April 23, 2019
How is AI changing the way we consume fast food? With new capabilities to automate, mine and leverage data and improve customer experience, AI is having a big impact on the fast food industry.
5 Ways AI Is Transforming The Customer Experience
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April 16, 2019
How may AI change the future of customer experience? From chatbots to 24x7 support, AI certainly has the ability to make things better (or worse). A look at 5 ways AI is shaping customer experience.
HPE Partners With Google Cloud
Futurum Research
April 11, 2019
Earlier this week Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Google Cloud announced a new global partnership to deliver hybrid cloud solutions to make it easier for customers to have a consistent cloud experience. The latest announcement is part of an ongoing collaboration between HPE and Google Cloud and billed as an effort to provide customers with choice, simplicity, and consistency as they develop their hybrid cloud strategies.
Three Technology Trends Enabling Digital Transformation Of The Supply Chain
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April 10, 2019
Blockchain, Digital Twin and Big Data are driving digital transformation in the supply chain and helping industries like retail, automotive and pharmaceutical to deliver better products and services to their customers.
Tags: Blockchain, Digital Transformation, Digital Twins
The Race For Data And The Cybersecurity Challenges This Creates
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April 04, 2019
As we race to collect as much data as possible through rollouts of new apps, tools and hardware, we are leaving ourselves exposed to cybersecurity threats. Exploring the connection between fast adoption and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Mixed Reality Reboot: Could It Finally Take Off?
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March 27, 2019
Mixed Reality has seen a wave of hype, often followed by market skepticism. This year, new products with more practical use cases are showing the potential for Mixed Reality to see a real growth of adoption - if the right applications are made the focus.
Six Reasons Why We Haven't Seen Full AI Adoption
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March 12, 2019
Artificial Intelligence is a tremendous opportunity for enterprises, however, it is still early days. Here are the challenges that still need to be overcome to see the value of AI realized.
Mobile World Congress 2019 Preview: Predicting 5 Megatrends For This Year's Show
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February 21, 2019
Mobile World Congress 2019 is upon us. 5G is certain to be a showstopper, but what will be the big megatrends at Mobile World 2019? Here is a look at 5 Megatrends for Mobile World Congress 2019
Digital Transformation By Department: Marketing, Are You Ready?
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February 12, 2019
Weve looked at digital transformation by industry, so now lets go a step further and look at it by department. What kind of digital transformation is marketing undergoing?
Top 7 Digital Transformation Trends In High Tech Industries For 2019
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January 23, 2019
The digital transformation could not happen without changing technology. Here are the top digital transformation trends for high tech industries for 2019
The Ins And Outs Of Digital Experience Management
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January 22, 2019
Will 2019 be the year of Digital Experience Management? Let’s take a look at this new system and get to know what could be transforming your business next.
Top Five Digital Transformation Trends At NRF 2019
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January 14, 2019
This year's NRF show is sure to focus on several technology and digital transformation trends. Here are 5 of the big trends to watch from this show for retailers in 2019.
Breaking Down The Six Pillars Of Digital Transformation From The CEO's Perspective
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January 02, 2019
CEOs need to take the reins of digital transformation in 2019. Let’s take a look at the six pillars of digital transformation from the CEO’s perspective.
Making Data Work For You: 6 Steps To Limit Bias In Your Big Data
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December 10, 2018
Using data to make decisions is key in the organizations today, but using data to validate your already made decisions should be avoided. Here’s how to do so.
6 Digital Transformation Mistakes To Avoid
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November 26, 2018
Unfortunately digital transformations fail more often than not. So what are companies doing wrong? Here are the digital transformation mistakes to avoid.
Workplace Agility: The True Secret To Improving Productivity And Efficiency
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November 05, 2018
Agile has become a bit of a buzzword in the last year and for good reason. Agility is key to success in digital transformation. I’ve focused a lot of time on agile leadership, but I think it’s also critical to discuss workplace agility. If your employees are not buying in to digital transformation, or if your digital transformation is stalling, your workplace agility could be the culprit.
Alibaba vs. Amazon: The Battle Of Disruptive Innovation Beyond Traditional E-Commerce
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October 24, 2018
While Amazon seems to have the market cornered in the U.S. for disruptive innovation, their true competition might be across the Pacific. Alibaba vs Amazon could be a battle for the ages.
How Will The 10 Top Digital Transformation Trends For 2019 Impact The CMO?
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October 08, 2018
The top 10 digital transformation trends for 2019 will impact most parts of business, but how specifically will the digital transformed CMO be impacted?
Balancing Customer Experience And Tech: Do You Have Too Much Technology In Your Workplace?
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September 30, 2018
Being distracted by the shiny new technology is natural, but can be detrimental to business. Here’s what you need to know about avoiding too much technology.
5 Reasons DevOps And Security Need To Work Together
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September 30, 2018
DevOps has changed how businesses deliver products to customers, but security is often sacrificed. Security and DevOps can work together with these steps.
Top 10 Digital Transformation Trends For 2019
LinkedIn
September 25, 2018
Over the past few years I have made the commitment to looking forward to the year ahead to predict some of the most significant digital transformation trends. Knowing that digital transformation is not only a technological shift, but an organizational change at the intersection of technology, business and people, such reflection must take into account countless possibilities. In this year’s predictions, I try to take a year’s worth of technology and digital transformation research to better predict where are we going? Why are we going there? And what potential surprises are in store? Hopefully, these top trends can serve as a compass of sorts, for organizations looking to move their business and digital transformations forward.
Facial Recognition Software: The Future Is Here
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September 18, 2018
Facial recognition software has been touted as the next era of security, but is it really? Let’s take a look at the potential opportunities and the roadblocks that are still in the way.
Top 10 Digital Transformation Trends For 2019
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September 11, 2018
A lot has changed in the last year in technology. It’s time to take a look at the digital transformation trends that will most likely make headlines in 2019.
Managing Your Personal Data: Working Towards Protection Is A Team Effort
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August 31, 2018
There have a been a few data protection regulations passed and enacted in the last year, but it is enough? Let’s take a look at why managing your personal data is a team effort.
AI Deployment Challenges: 5 Tips To Help Overcome The Hurdles
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August 29, 2018
AI can be a gamechanger if businesses overcome the hurdles standing in their way. Let’s discuss AI deployment challenges and tips for dealing with each.
Voice Interface Technology: The Future Of Business
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August 22, 2018
Voice interface technology is everywhere in the consumer world, but what about the business world? Let’s take a look at what this technology can do for business.
15 Key Stats From The 2018 Digital Transformation Index (Infographic)
LinkedIn
August 14, 2018
Curious where your company stands when it comes to digital transformation? The 2018 Digital Transformation Index can help. We recently released the most comprehensive report of its kind on digital technology adoption among business organizations. The Index can serve as your company’s benchmark in digital transformation, noting both progress and obstacles impacting more than 1,000 North American and Western European companies. Below, I’ll share 15 key stats from the 2018 Digital Transformation Index. I encourage you to download and share the full report for even more detailed analysis.
3 Examples Of Old Industries Embracing Digital Disruption
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July 29, 2018
Technology is constantly disrupting old industries, even ones you never thought would change. But why should people pay attention to this? Let’s dive in by looking at three examples of old industries using digital transformation to disrupt their business model.
Three Ways Change And Innovation Drives Digital Transformation
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July 17, 2018
Change and innovation is one of the main pillars of the digital transformation. Let’s take a deeper look at how change and innovation drives digital transformation.
Four Ways The Right Leadership Drives Digital Transformation
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July 11, 2018
The right leadership is one of the main pillars of the digital transformation. Let’s take a deeper look at how the right leadership drives the digital transformation.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Digital Disruption, FinTech
5 Fixes For Your Failing Big Data Initiatives
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June 28, 2018
Are failing big data initiatives holding your org back? Here are five reasons why it’s
happening to your organization and what you can do to find success.
Four Digital Transformation Trends Driving Industry 4.0
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June 12, 2018
Industry 4.0 is the combination of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices with the technological world. Let’s take a look at the digital transformation trends driving Industry 4.0.
Understanding The Six Pillars Of Digital Transformation Beyond Tech
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May 21, 2018
While technology gets a lot of focus in the digital transformation, it’s not the only thing. Here are the six pillars of digital transformation beyond tech that will lead success.
Futurum Research’s 2018 Digital Transformation Index is packed with new data about business technology adoption.
LinkedIn
May 15, 2018
Digital transformation is here, and it is changing the entire landscape of business across North America and Western Europe. For businesses to remain competitive, they must embrace the digital transformation to evolve. However, this transformation isn’t without obstacles, and businesses must gain the tactics and the tools required to improve and accelerate the digital transformation for their own businesses.
Why Digital Transformation Requires Key Data And Analytics Personnel
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May 01, 2018
In this data-heavy world two new data job openings your company needs to fill are chief analytics officer and analytics translator. Here’s why you need both to outperform your competitors.
4 Technologies Driving The Future Of Customer Experience
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April 25, 2018
Improving customer satisfaction is a key goal for businesses at all times. Discover the technology that CIOs and CMOs can introduce to get the job done.
5 User Experience Trends Driving Healthcare Digital Transformation
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April 20, 2018
The digital transformation has started in healthcare, but there’s still a long way to go. Here’s why digital user experience should be the main priority.
Tags: Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, HealthTech
3 Ways Blockchain Can Help Combat Fraud
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April 17, 2018
Blockchain is a powerful tool and many businesses are just discovering its potential. Let’s take a look at how businesses are starting combat fraud with blockchain.
Want Better Customer Experience? Combine CRM And Customer Feedback
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April 10, 2018
Customer feedback is necessary for many parts of business, but only if it’s accessible to everyone. Here are a few reasons why you should integrate your feedback into your CRM.
Digital Privacy: Brands Figuring Out Where Personalization Gets Creepy
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March 20, 2018
75 percent of consumers think that personalization is somewhat creepy. Let’s take a look at why brands need to find the line between helpful and creepy. Tags: personalization is creepy to consumers, creepy personalization
Analyzing The Increase In Digital Trust Initiatives
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March 15, 2018
In the digital age, companies depend on how well they can develop and maintain consumer trust. Let’s take a look at the increase in digital trust initiatives.
The Digitally Transformed Workforce: How To Upskill And Retrain To Retain Talent
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March 11, 2018
One of the potential downsides of automation and AI is job loss, but major companies are taking the time to retrain employees. Here’s why you should too.
Top 7 Digital Transformation Trends from NRF 2018
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February 14, 2018
More than 37,000 retailers and industry partners descended on New York for the NRF 2018 trade event in January. Here are the top digital transformation trend takeaways.
How To Drive Employee Engagement With Workplace Gamification
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November 28, 2017
70% of workplace transformations fail due to lack of engagement. To improve those numbers, businesses are turning to gamification techniques. Here’s why it works:
How Digital Transformation Aligns With Corporate Social Responsibility
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November 21, 2017
In the last decade many major companies have made sustainability pledges. See how the digital transformation has helped companies reach and exceed their sustainability goals.
5 Predictions On How Blockchain Will Drive Digital Transformation
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November 07, 2017
More and more companies are discovering various uses for blockchain technology. Here are five ways blockchain is being used to drive digital transformation.
Top 10 Trends For Digital Transformation In 2018
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September 26, 2017
A lot has changed in the last year in technology. It’s time to take a look at the digital transformation trends that will most likely make headlines in 2018.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Management, Leadership
Your Artificial Intelligence Is Not Bias-Free
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September 12, 2017
AI isn’t supposed to exhibit any biases, except that’s not the case. Discover all the different biases AI algorithms show and why we need people to search for these biases
Adaptability: The Key Leadership Trait In The Digital Transformation
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August 01, 2017
Digital Transformation has redefined adaptability in business. The more adaptable your business, the faster you can change to deliver to changing customer needs and wants. Here’s what adaptability in business looks like now...
Top 6 Digital Transformation Trends In Education
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July 18, 2017
Digital transformation is revolutionizing every industry. Here are the top 6 digital transformation trends for education including Augmented Reality, Gamification, Personalized Learning and more.
Improving The Customer Journey With IoT
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June 20, 2017
As businesses become customer-centric through the digital transformation, it’s apparent that they need to pay attention to the customer journey. Here are the way the IoT can help.
Secret To Digital Transformation Success: Fail Fast To Innovate Faster
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May 16, 2017
We have all been programmed to perceive failure as a negative thing, but it could be the secret to success. Here are the companies that have mastered how to fail fast and innovate faster.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Startups
How Deep Reinforcement Learning Will Make Robots Smarter
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May 11, 2017
Artificial intelligence has one major flaw, you have to reprogram it when a mistake has been made. Deep reinforcement learning could change all of that. See how.
Letting Your Talent And Customers Guide Your Digital Transformation
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May 02, 2017
In the digital transformation, the attraction of new technology often overshadows the actual needs of the company. Here’s why customers and their desires needs to be the main driver of change.
Why Mobility Is A Culture And Not A Product
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March 28, 2017
Mobility is more than the products we carry to get the job done. Mobility is a part of the culture of business. Here’s why businesses need to embrace it.
Selling Digital Transformation In Your Enterprise
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March 21, 2017
Selling employees and stakeholders on the digital transformation is a critical step towards a successful transformation. Here’s everything you need to know.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Management, Leadership
Data Storage: The Need For Flexibility And Scalability
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March 16, 2017
Enterprise data centers are feeling the pressure to handle mass quantities of data. Here’s why cloud storage offers the flexibility and scalability that data centers can’t.
6 Steps To Clean Up Your Data Swamp
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February 21, 2017
Businesses collect massive amounts of data that can turn into a data swamp if not handled right. Here’s how to turn a data swamp back to a usable data lake.
How To Drive Productivity Without Compromising Cybersecurity
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January 24, 2017
Security is a constant worry for CIOs and IT, and oftentimes it gets in the way of productivity. Here’s how security and productivity can work together.
Who Needs To Lead Digital Transformation In 2017
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January 21, 2017
The digital transformation will never stop, but the leader of the transformation will most likely change from year to year. Here’s who should be in charge in 2017.
How To Build An Innovative Workplace Culture With Experimentation
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January 10, 2017
As you move your company toward a digital transformation, testing not only needs to be part of the process—it also needs to be a tenet of your company culture.
Futureproof: 7 key pillars for digital transformation success
Broadsuite Inc.
September 02, 2017
Learn the digital transformation secrets of the world's most enduring companies: Find out what they do to build stability in times of constant change, and most importantly, how they make their business "Futureproof." More than ever before, well-established companies are succumbing to wave after wave of disruption from new entrants, new technologies, and new customer expectations. Companies like Kodak, Blockbuster Video and Xerox weren't able to cope with the pace and scope of disruption, and now they're all but gone. No business leader wants to be next. The pressure is on to adapt. As organizations begin to cope with the realization that digital transformation is the key to their survival in the age of technology-driven business, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that digital transformation is merely a technology investment play. It isn't. There is a larger operational vision at play here, and the world's most adaptable companies have already figured out what it is. Broken down into its core components, it consists of 7 operational pillars that help organizations accelerate digital transformation, manage change, and turn disruption into a tireless engine of opportunity.
Building Dragons: Digital Transformation in the Experience Economy
Broadsuite, Inc.
April 22, 2016
Learn to transform your business into a dragon: an agile company fit to adapt, innovate and thrive even in disruptive times. Unlike unicorns, which, for all their popularity, tend to rely on risky and experimental business models, dragons are established companies that continue to leverage their original startup mentality to systematically innovate their way to profitability. What makes dragons so much more interesting to executives than unicorns is that they are not built merely on potential and popularity, but on purposeful reinvention, scalable market dominance, and a commitment to long term success. Maybe the best part about the dragon model is that, equipped with the right roadmap and the right set of tools, any business can learn to become more agile and transform itself into a dragon.
Tags: Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, Innovation
6 Podcasts
Exploring Intel’s Private 5G Networks and Other Announcements from MWC 2021 – Futurum Tech Webcast Interview Series
Futurum Research
July 01, 2021
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series I am joined by Caroline Chan, Vice President, Data Platforms Group and General Manager, Network Business Incubator Division. She is responsible for driving advanced technology solutions that are enabled and accelerated by 5G capabilities. We had an exciting conversation about the key announcements made during Mobile World Congress 2021 including looking into Private 5G Networks.
Cloud Performance Made Flexible with Intel’s Rebecca Weekly – Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series
Futurum Research
April 21, 2021
On this episode of the Futurum Tech Podcast – Interview Series I am joined by Rebecca Weekly, VP and GM, Hyperscale Strategy and Execution for Intel. Rebecca leads the team that ensures that all products across the spectrum are optimized for hyperscale.
The State of Hybrid Cloud – Futurum Tech Podcast Interview Series 004
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June 08, 2019
In this Interview Series of the Futurum Tech Podcast, Daniel Newman sits down with Robert Christiansen, VP and Cloud Strategist at HPE. They discuss the recent Futurum/HPE survey on the State of Hybrid Cloud and how global enterprises are managing their migration to the cloud and the important role
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