Top eight cybersecurity predictions for 2022-23

The term zero trust is now prevalent in security vendor marketing. Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation will help organizations thrive in hostile environments, according to…

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Top supply chain technology themes in 2022

Technological responses to disruptions, supply shortages and security incidents 34 per cent of respondents said that adapting to new technology is the most important strategic change supply chain organizations will face five years from now,” said Dwight Klappich, vice president analyst with the Gartner Supply Chain practice. “Supply chain leaders…

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Increased representation of women in supply chain leadership

Retaining mid career women hinges on advancement and pay equity. In 2022, women account for 19 per cent of C-level positions in the average supply chain organization, up from 15 per cent in 2021, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. and AWESOME. However, women comprise 21 per cent of VP-level roles, a…

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HR leaders are struggling to adapt current organizational culture

Only 24 per cent of workers report feeling connected to their organization’s culture. Seventy-six percent of HR leaders feel that hybrid work challenges employees’ connection to organizational culture, according to a recent survey by Gartner, Inc. A February 2022 Gartner poll of more than 200 HR leaders reveals the most…

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Data and analytics a driver of employee productivity

Companies investing in productivity and efficiency. As CFOs look for ways to fight inflation’s impact on margins, self-service analytics will be a critical tool for driving employee productivity, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. In December 2021, Gartner surveyed 400 finance executives and found the most selected combination of…

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Improving differentiation and helping brands better compete

The path to purchase cannot drive meaningful CX outcomes. Organizations that demonstrate how customer satisfaction is associated with growth, margin and profitability are more likely to report customer experience (CX) success and are 29 per cent more likely to secure more CX budgets, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.…

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Data and analytics as a driver of employee productivity

Investing in productivity and efficiency to fight inflation. As CFOs look for ways to fight inflation’s impact on margins, self-service analytics will be a critical tool for driving employee productivity, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. In December 2021, Gartner surveyed 400 finance executives and found the most selected…

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