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'Digital' isn't just about technology - it's about what technology can enable. It involves new ways of solving problems, creating unique experiences and accelerating business performance
Buyer beware: AI deals can be tricky
AI deals are unique, so it’s critical to proceed carefully. PwC’s US TMT deals leader Marc Suidan shares his tips on what to look for before signing on the dotted line.
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You say you want a revolution? Then partner 4IR with cybersecurity
Businesses must balance the potential of 4IR technologies with the risk that they may make companies more vulnerable to cyber threats. Practicing business-driven cybersecurity early will help ensure companies reap the benefits 4IR can provide.
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The simple life: Reducing IT complexity for business growth
Cutting out the clutter when it comes to legacy tech is essential to minimise risk and enable technology to meet organisational needs. Done strategically, IT simplification will lead to a business that can nimbly navigate opportunities for innovation and growth while reducing costs and boosting productivity.
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Out with experience, in with imagination: Why best practice is dead
Consultants and leaders alike have relied on best practices to help guide businesses through change. But with technology rapidly evolving, they need to rethink their expertise, and turn to a tailored approach to digital transformation.
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Why successful innovation begins and ends with customers
Too many organisations take a ‘science fair’ mentality to innovation, without much thought to how they will be received in the real world. Getting customers involved in the outset is critical to their commercial success, PwC’s Vicki Huff Eckert says.
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Making technology deals in a new business landscape
The increasing sophistication of technology is changing the way markets work and the nature of competition. To continue to grow revenue, businesses need to rethink their approach to tech deals.
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Building ethical AI through leadership and trust
Businesses are starting to realise that if they’re investing in AI, they also need to invest in ethical approaches to its use. The great news is that doing so with leadership, inclusion and trust will likely make the whole organisation better too.
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The four questions that will determine your company’s future
The questions a business asks around its need for transformation are as critical as the change itself. Framing the problem with the right lines of enquiry will lead to success, says PwC’s Tom Puthiyamadam.
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Bend and flex: Tech investment in an agile organisation
Working in an agile organisation unlocks the flexibility to excel, but bending its iterative unknowns into a strict annual investment budget can be a real stretch. Here’s how to stay agile while keeping the finance team happy.
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