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Point of View

Hottest of the Hot Vendors: Singularity Systems (AYR.ai) heats up the HFS Super Summit

Snippets of the “Hottest of the Hot Vendors” session at the recent HFS Super Summit event.

Point of View

Demystifying the metaverse madness could be maddening

Metaverse, the new kid on the block is buzz with excitement. So we picked the brains of some experts at the HFS Super Summit 2022.

Point of View

Low code isn’t a silver bullet, but it will change how you deliver value

Low code is changing how companies are planning to develop, modernize, and transform. But be wary of false steps.

Point of View

Metaverse in healthcare is exciting — but not compelling enough to adopt

Metaverse is just a videogame for adults without meaningfully addressing healthcare challenges despite potential use cases.

Highlight Report

Data is the key to unlock a refreshed vision for managed services

A look at EY's angle on the managed services market opportunity.

Data Viewpoint

Energy and Utilities companies are prioritizing cybersecurity to prevent potential data theft and attacks

While cybersecurity remains an irrefutable priority for energy and utilities companies, they must not ignore smart analytics.

Point of View

Rhode Island finds Real Value from Blockchain to Streamline Identity Validation

To understand blockchain adoption in the public sector, we connected with Infosys and The State of Rhode Island.

Data Viewpoint

Public blockchains triumph as Ethereum emerges as the number one platform of choice

The debate between public and private blockchain continues, and our research shows a two-horse race for the platform of choice.

Point of View

Enterprises must fight the vicious trifecta of ransomware to avoid calamity – Here’s how to do it

Enterprises must develop a holistic ransomware response strategy, balancing technology alongside people and processes.

Point of View

Insurers must make data-driven digital transformation the top priority

We organized a digital roundtable bringing together industry titans to understand how insurers are driving “straight to digital.”

Top 10 Report

HFS OneOffice™ Services Top 10: Native Automation

New analysis and ranking of the native automation services capabilities of 12 leading providers.

Highlight Report

Appian acquisition of Lana Labs establishes process mining as a table stake for automation platforms

Appian’s acquisition of a process-mining business sets it on course to design-discover-automate at an all-in-one price.

Highlight Report

Blue Prism sale to Tibco—it’s time to go loud, not fade gently into the night

Blue Prism is due to become part of Tibco—if shareholders agree a $1.5 billion deal. What should customers think?

Data Viewpoint

Digital transformation is dead

Digital transformation is dead. Data shows enterprises need a more evolutionary approach.

Data Viewpoint

Tactical use of automation is no longer enough. Wise enterprises target transformation.

Automation’s value proposition may once have been cost-cutting, but now enterprises see automation as more fundamental.

Point of View

After 20 years, it is time to retire Agile

Agile promised accelerated software development and innovation for the business, but 20 years later it has failed to deliver.

Point of View

Kryon’s Automation Expedition must emphasize business outcomes and less hype

Enterprise leaders need to keep their automation providers focused on what they do best.

Market Analysis

ITMS and BPO Contract Analysis—Q2 2021

This report analyzes publicly announced ITMS and BPO contracts in Q2 2021.

Point of View

Hyperconnected Ecosystems: Your Path to New Sources of Business Value

HFS, in partnership with TCS, surveyed 158 C-level executives globally to understand the emergence of "hyperconnected ecosystems."

Point of View

Tech, media, and telecom must be a springboard for sustainability

TMT must solve its sustainability challenges and embed its learning in the solutions that will govern global sustainability.

Market Analysis

Merger and acquisition activities monthly snapshot—August 2021

A monthly rollup of merger and acquisition activity.

Point of View

Put smart decisioning at the heart of AI strategy to help cultivate your OneOffice future

How XpertRule's clients are improving CX and EX in tandem.

Point of View

From outsourcing to innovation: partner to revolutionize mortgage servicing

We connected with Sourcepoint and one of their clients to understand how they are revolutionizing mortgage servicing together.

Data Viewpoint

Manufacturing industry faces executive and operational challenges in adopting emerging tech

Top challenges faced by manufacturing firms for adopting emerging technologies

Data Viewpoint

Industrial manufacturing has a substantial investment commitment for IoT over the next 12 to 18 months

Industrial manufacturing industry has realized the importance and benefits of IoT implementations. Data PoV to discuss the same

Point of View

Catch the Blockchain Bounce Back: Record Funding in 2021

Blockchain funding reached a record high in the first half of 2021—and we're keen to understand why.

Highlight Report

AML RightSource rising—the firm bags its 5th acquisition of 2021 with QuantaVerse

AML RightSource is on a mission to be the go-to firm for financial crimes mitigation services fueled by M&A

Highlight Report

WNS’ PRECIZON has life sciences-specific competitive intel in its crosshairs

Competitive intelligence platform that focuses on the life sciences could be worth its weight in gold if used smartly.

Highlight Report

AntWorks is back on the hill and serious about scaling IDP in the enterprise

AntWorks is back squarely focused on IDP with an enhanced out-of-the-box proposition, a new marketplace, and a ‘new’ CEO, too

Highlight Report

Ashling goes deep on industry focus and UiPath with its Machina acquisition

Ashling is the latest PE-backed automation services specialist to climb aboard the acquisition party train with Machina

Point of View

Avoid a robotic misadventure – focus on the security that matters

This POV provide an overview of key security considerations when deploying a Robotic Process Automation environment.

Highlight Report

BP3 doubles down on acquisitions, building RPA services scale to reassure enterprises

BP3 is the newest RPA services specialist that can offer enterprise customers the reassurance of scale.

Point of View

Make decentralization your friend; let consumers take control of their health data

Ransomware attacks on healthcare is rampant; regulations and enterprise capabilities are insufficient. So consumers to own data.

Point of View

The pandemic molded enterprises to embark on a digital transformation journey

HFS Symposium, Digi Chat with Phil Fersht, and Manish Sharma on enterprises digital transformation journey and market adoption.

Point of View

Unraveling the current innovation wave and the power of technology

Are ecosystems, outcomes, and diversity the keys to successful tech adoption? Read on.

Point of View

Focus more on data-centric new ways of working and decision making

The HFS Symposium panel Discovering Data underscored the sentiments that investments in data would increase significantly.

Point of View

C-suite Power of One panel—change, cloud, climate, and culture

The HFS OneOffice™ Digital Symposium hosted an executive panel discussing the challenges and opportunities in 2021.

Point of View

Unlock your business value with flawless operational processes

How Celonis is helping clients get past legacy silos and meaningfully embed the Triple-A Trifecta.

Point of View

Make automation about technology at your peril

How Bayer and Deutsche Post are aligning people, process, and change to make automation native.

Highlight Report

HGS divests its healthcare business to make space to accelerate growth

HGS healthcare bold divestiture will allow it to focus its attention on its consumer experience (CX) and digital services.

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