Open government data supports innovation in public services

ICTpost Governance Bureau Un-spun govt data, mixed with Internet technologies, often yields solutions that are instantly rewarding for societies Forward-thinking governments have been turning to open data as a way of increasing transparency and for adding economic and social value to the information they hold. This is leading to development of new kinds of interaction […]

Invest in Big Data technologies

New Delhi: October 14, 2015 Many organizations do not manage customer data as a corporate asset, and the monetary value of that data is often ignored. “Digital business is having a significant impact on customer data,” said Douglas Laney, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. “The growing wealth of information from social media, location […]

Business Intelligence and Analytics leaders must focus on mindsets and culture to kick start advanced analytics

New Delhi: September 17, 2015 Getting started with advanced analytics is as much about changing mindsets and culture as it is about acquiring tools and skills, according to Gartner, Inc. Failure to make these changes can be fatal to success. Gartner predicts that, through 2017, 60 percent of big data projects will fail to go […]

Digital Business Leaders are pulling ahead of the pack

New Delhi: September 4, 2015 A widening gap is forming between organizations already undertaking digital business initiatives versus those only in the planning stage, according to a recent study by Gartner, Inc. The survey found that 32 percent of leaders at organizations with $250 million or more in annual revenue said they have a business […]

Every Employee is a Digital Employee

By Christy Pettey The integration of digital requirements into most work processes and growing employee digital dexterity are leading to a world where every employee is a digital employee. “Today’s employees possess a greater degree of digital dexterity,” said Matt Cain, research vice president at Gartner. “They operate their own wireless networks at home, attach […]

10 Things CIOs need to know about Agile Development

By Gartner CIOs are under pressure to support fast-evolving digital business scenarios but are finding traditional project and development methods unsuitable. Enterprises are increasingly turning to agile development to speed up projects and illustrate their value. 10 guiding principles for agile development: No. 1: Agile is not one thing Agile development methodologies are a set […]