Business Transformation

Ecommerce is well on its way to almost completely replacing traditional physical retail outlets. While there will likely always be a certain measure of demand for in-person shopping, consumers live online these days, and the thought of a retail business neglecting its website as a direct sales channel is unthinkable....

Leaders will need to use their ingenuity to blend digital and live experiences as the world slowly returns to normal. The events industry’s ability to shift online after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated its resilience. You likely adapted and created engaging, multifaceted events beyond simple Zoom meetings or...

From September 28th to October 1st, Athens, the largest town of Greece and the capital of the country, will become the center of the world of technology. The first high-tech and electronics exhibition by the sea is coming to the Athenian Riviera.  For three days decision-makers, manufacturers, retailers, and experts,...

If you are thinking about lighting up your workspace or holding a big event with the environment holding an intricate part of your life, you should consider going heavy-duty LED. Unlike the previously famous filament bulbs, LEDs are greener and colorful; they leave a definite feeling of satisfaction every time...

There is much discussion about the role of boards today. What are the makeup and skills required for a relevant and highly effective board? How can boards ensure they engage individuals with diverse, rigorous and curious thinking and voices? As an industry sector, we are focussed on skills, gender and...

As we look ahead to a time when teams can safely return to the office, it’s clear that people will continue working from home at far greater volumes than in the past.  Taking steps to position your team for long-term work from home success is vital, whether your company chooses...

Cyberattacks are on the rise in 2021, and so are private- and public-sector efforts to contain them. Major meat producer JBS USA’s IT systems were hit, a ransomware attack shut down the Colonial Pipeline and stalled about half of the East Coast’s fuel supplies, and President Joe Biden signed an...

Virtusa Corporation, an American IT services firm, has appointed Santosh Thomas as Chief Executive Officer. He takes over from the company's co-founder and CEO Kris Canekeratne, who announced his transition from the business in May 2021. As a business leader and technologist, Santosh Thomas has a proven track record for...

The Marketplace Gold Rush is on! According to Marketplace Pulse, $4 billion has now been raised in private finds to purchase companies that have built successful products on the Amazon Marketplace. That’s a staggering amount for what businesses that could quickly dissolve in the face of new competitors or indeed...

For many, mentioning the word agile conjures up images of software engineers, stickie notes, and bizarre ceremonies. It is easy to dismiss the movement as being applicable to only a small part of the organization, typically IT. Many are surprised to hear that business agility has become a key competitive...