Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts benefit society and the planet — providing your company with a significant competitive edge. This is why CSR, which encompasses a wide range of activities, from reducing carbon emissions to ensuring fair labor practices, has become central in corporate strategy.
As those even remotely tuned into today’s IT landscape know — the hot topic is artificial intelligence (AI). It was no different at the HP Amplify Partner Conference that I attended in Las Vegas earlier this month. But at the event, the global technology leader made it clear they’re not just paying lip service to a buzzword — they’re rolling out innovations now to empower customers to fully harness the benefits of AI.
The increased pace of digital transformation in healthcare over the past few years, with improvements such as patient record access from mobile devices, has improved patient care and streamlined workflows. However, it has also introduced new data security and privacy risks for electronic health records (EHR). This is especially alarming with the current rate and sophistication of cyberattacks.
“The clock is ticking” might seem like an obnoxious blog post title when we’re talking about a migration deadline just under two years away (like we all need another vaguely anxiety-provoking reminder in our day). But while not as big a deal as moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10, planning for the migration well ahead is beneficial. Not because Windows 11 is a massive departure from Windows 10 feature-wise but because many companies will need significant hardware upgrades.
Just as orchestra musicians without a conductor will struggle with the coordination and expression of a complex piece of music — siloed sourcing, where individual departments or business units procure their own technology, misses the opportunity for an efficient, harmonious procurement strategy.
Every year, organizations discard millions of tons of outdated equipment. If not handled correctly, your old devices could become a security Achilles heel, damaging your reputation and your brand.
Off the top of your head, which corporations do you consider disruptors? Uber, Tesla, Domino’s Pizza, and Netflix? These are just some of the biggest, and it’s no coincidence that each of these market giants counts digital transformation as a prime factor in their dominance.
Hybrid and remote work models are not going away. While there’s been a push to return to the office this year, and the average city office occupancy rates are over 50% for the first time since the pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reports those numbers have now stalled.
To say the last few years have taught business leaders to expect the unexpected is an understatement.
With good patient experience linked to higher profitability for healthcare providers, you don’t want to walk by a hospital staffer dealing with a patient and hear them say, “Sorry to make you wait, the system is slow” or “Bear with me; my laptop is having issues today.”
