The catalytic co-investor: How Siemens US keeps R&D alive
Barbara Humpton, US CEO of one of the largest and oldest engineering firms in the world, talks about continuous innovation, the future of AI, and the societal aspects of technology.
Automating trust with new technologies
Blockchain, IoT, and AI offer companies new ways to track, secure, and verify their assets.May 1, 2019 by Scott Likens and Kris KerseyMake the most of tax time
Taxes are often viewed as simply a compliance issue. But what if organizations thought of taxes as a way to benefit their businesses now, and help them plan for a better future? Here, a collection of articles delves into different corners of the tax world to explain how it’s done.May 1, 2019Is AI the Next Frontier for National Competitive Advantage?
Businesses should get involved as governments devise national AI strategies to encourage innovation, protect citizens, and compete globally. See also “2019 AI Predictions: 7 Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore.”January 22, 2019 by Anand RaoRelated tags: algorithms and strategy, artificial intelligence, automation, data, innovation, regulationAI Predictions You Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2019
Despite all the information available about artificial intelligence — and the efforts business leaders are making to come to terms with this technology — there are still some takeaways you should consider this year. Gain additional insights with PwC’s 2019 AI Predictions.January 21, 2019Related tags: algorithms and strategy, artificial intelligence, automation, data, innovation, regulationHow Robots Will Transform the C-Suite
Senior executives need to lead a workforce that seamlessly blends human talent and automation.January 9, 2019 by Stephanie Hyde and Wilson ChowRelated tags: artificial intelligence, automation, C-suite, digital transformation, functional leader, roboticsHuman Creativity in the Age of Smart Machines
The story of how one organization helped the chronically homeless demonstrates the inherent value of observation, empathy, and perseverance.November 8, 2018 by Howard YuHow to Balance Digital Expertise and Sustainability
Bringing digital prowess and sustainable practices together should be at the forefront of strategic thinking for any business. For further insights, read “Digital Technology and Sustainability: Positive Mutual Reinforcement.”August 1, 2018Digital technology and sustainability: Positive mutual reinforcement
Get the balance right between these two concepts, and your business can thrive. For more insight, see “How to Balance Digital Expertise and Sustainability.”August 1, 2018 by Nils Naujok, Henry Le Fleming, and Naveen SrivatsavThe Rise of the Last-Mile Exchange
Keeping up with the growing volume of e-commerce will require delivery companies to disrupt their long-standing business model.July 30, 2018 by Tim Laseter, Andrew Tipping, and Fred DuivenRelated tags: analytics, automation, cloud computing, consumer trends, digital strategy, e-commerce, pricing, supply chain, transportationWhy AI Will Create Jobs
Even in a world of robots, continuous education can keep people employed.May 29, 2018 by Peter SchwartzQuantum Underwriting: A Core Capability for Bionic Companies
When you know the probabilities of future events, including your own processes, you can hedge their risks in more strategic ways.May 9, 2018 by John SvioklaThe New Automation Is Smart, Fast, and Small
Emerging digital tools and techniques are reinventing large-scale IT initiatives, one process at a time.April 24, 2018 by Dan Priest, Kumar Krishnamurthy, and Alex BlanterRelated tags: automation, cost management, enterprise technologies, finance, new technologies, productivityThe Magic of Predicting Demand from Data
Demand sensing is a key element of a real-time, connected supply chain ecosystem and can kick-start digital transformation.January 15, 2018 by Philipp Berttram, Judith Schneider, and Marc MünchRelated tags: automation, consumer insights, consumers, data analytics, digital retail, strategic planning, supply chainWhat will work look like in 2030?
Imagining four radically different scenarios for how companies will manage people and how people will manage their work and careers.December 18, 2017 by Jeff Hesse and Scott OlsenDo Utilities Need a Chief Digital Officer?
Regardless of their job title, leaders need to be able to connect new technologies to strategy.December 4, 2017 by Jagoron Mukherjee and Earl SimpkinsRelated tags: automation, big data, data analytics, digital technologies, digitization, energy, oil and gas, utilitiesWhat’s Going on with Wages?
As the labor market continues to change, base pay is rising much more quickly for the bottom 20 percent of earners than for other workers.November 22, 2017 by Daniel GrossHow to Spark “Next-Gen” Creativity
Leading for creativity isn’t about being an artistic free spirit — it’s about having the necessary skills to think in ways that get things done.November 14, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyInnovating the Mundane
Space tourism and self-driving cars are exciting to ponder, but what about just making our current systems work better?October 31, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhy Companies Need to Build a Skills Inventory
To have the right talent to thrive in the future, companies need to start categorizing and analyzing the skills present in their organization today.October 31, 2017 by Jeff HesseThe Dangerous Necessity of Relying on Bots
Algorithms and AI can help a company achieve massive scale, but they bring with them new risks.October 18, 2017 by Daniel GrossWhat Happens When Machines Know More About People than People Do?
Artificial intelligence may learn to track predispositions and personality traits, turning our inner personalities into a detectible second skin.October 16, 2017 by Art KleinerGet Ready for the Silicon Military
As the global defense industry embraces digital technology, it is creating a new type of warfare with different winners and losers.August 8, 2017 by Andrew ApostolouWhat Billy Joel Can Teach Us About AI
It’s too simplistic to view advances in automation as inspiring either sadness or euphoria.July 25, 2017 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: artificial intelligence, automation, economy, innovation, labor, machine learning, technologyWhy the Construction Industry May Be Robot-Proof
There is something unique about building houses that inherently eschews efficiency and automation.May 24, 2017 by Daniel Gross
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