Can #insurance find a home in the Metaverse? @CarrierMgmt covers the developing virtual landscape, quoting ISG's Dennis Winkler, who says insurers should facilitate relationships, build a brand and deliver memorable experiences in the Metaverse.

As #financialservice organizations look to navigate 2023 (and beyond), more will explore the potential of emerging technologies and taking risks with new technologies in ways they haven’t imagined before, Peter Heywood @ISG_News @Finextra.

An #ISGProviderLens report finds spending growth on procurement #outsourcing has slowed from about 30% year-over-year in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns to about 15-20% today. Companies still face the need to deeply transform #procurement.

Next-gen ADM providers are equipping enterprises with technologies and development methods that are transforming the way businesses operate. #ISGProviderLens reports will guide enterprises evaluating providers of application services and platforms.

When quantum computing becomes available at scale, current encryption technologies will become vulnerable, ISG's Doug Saylors tells Network World. IBM has built a large team of resources focused on “crypto-agility,” the #cybersecurity side of #quantum.

Enterprises commonly overpay for tech projects because they don't have a reliable way to estimate costs. This can add millions of dollars to larger projects. Read this article by ISG's Dee Anthony for five ways to improve IT project estimations.

An #ISGProviderLens report says providers are helping Australian organizations make remote and in-office employees more effective by leveraging the #Azure cloud platform, Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform that offers low-code development.

High costs, lack of tech skills and personnel can hinder implementation of @Microsoft platforms, an #ISGProviderLens report says. U.S. enterprises are turning to system integrators, IT providers, #software vendors and advisory firms for support.

For enterprises challenged by product adoption or getting customers to incorporate their products into their daily routines, a #training and adoption partner could be the “secret sauce” to accelerated growth, writes ISG's Doug Teachey @TrainingIndustr

There's no shortage of people who could fill skilled tech positions with the right training, support, pay and benefits, ISG's Wayne Butterfield says in @HRDAmerica. However, this will only be possible if the employer is willing to facilitate change.

Many enterprises overinvested in #IT and #cloud capabilities, ISG's Bernie Hoecker tells @CIOonline. Now they're focused on optimizing the investments they’ve made rather than moving new workloads to the cloud.

Don't let limited resources hinder your cybersecurity decisions! Learn how to prioritize investments using cyber risk quantification methodologies. Check out this insightful article by ISG's Carolin Fabian. #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement

As #financialservice organizations look to navigate 2023 (and beyond), more will explore the potential of emerging technologies and taking risks with new technologies in ways they haven’t imagined before, Peter Heywood @ISG_News @Finextra.

The quick digitalization fixes of the pandemic period in Germany must now be cleaned up, creating a major opportunity for providers of #cybersecurity, #ESG and #Microsoft managed services, an #ISGProviderLens report says.

Foreign investors are helping to strengthen the #IT infrastructure in Germany. Prices for long-term IT service contracts have been declining, yet increased consumption is driving up overall spending, an #ISGProviderLens report says. #managedservices

A global ISG study finds the top #cybersecurity risk organizations expect over the next two years is the evolving threat from #AI and #ML. Even with ongoing phishing and software-related attacks, enterprise leaders' focus is on prevention over remediation.

Cloud-first is becoming the norm for Europe’s retailers and #CPG firms, driven by expectations of enhanced and personalized #CX. An #ISGProviderLens report says #serviceproviders play a key role in helping to manage #digitaltransformation.

An #ISGProviderLens report says U.S. #retail and #CPG enterprises have migrated much of their IT infrastructure and business applications to the cloud to handle more online traffic, process more data and for functions such as CRM and inventory management.

The #IoT market in Germany is expected to reach revenue of €50 billion by 2025, an #ISGProviderLens report says. IoT and expert #IT #serviceproviders can revolutionize key industries and help companies meet sustainability targets.

Unlock the possibilities of a secure, intelligent, #connectedenterprise! Read this article by ISG's Shafqat Azim to learn how to leverage the convergence of 5G, edge computing, AI, smart devices & the cloud to create new digital touchpoints & value chains.