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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Founder and CEO of Artisan , an innovation consultancy supporting global leaders with technology strategy and solution services. It’s a common misconception that buying software is cheaper than building it. In reality, the true TCO (total cost of ownership) for a software solution—whether custom-built or out of the box—depends on many factors. While capital investment is an important consideration, it often ends up as a wash when considering all components of a build-versus-buy decision. Ultimately, business value (more than TCO) should drive technology investment decisions. Gartner predicts that enterprise software spending will exceed $570 billion worldwide this year. The percentage of that capital spent on custom versus pre-packaged solutions is largely irrelevant. What matters is whether the technology solutions requiring such significant investments are driving business value or hindering it. … [Read more...] about Build Versus Buy: Thinking Beyond Total Cost Of Ownership

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Rohit Amarnath is CTO of Vertica , a unified analytics platform that enables predictive business insights based on a scalable architecture. Data is the new oil. It is one of the most valuable assets in any organization, spurring higher investments in analytics talent and technology in an attempt to extract the most value. But extracting value from data is easier said than done. Research shows that nearly 85% of data analytics projects will fail. While there can be a multitude of reasons for this, we simply cannot ignore the assumption that analytics developer tools are missing the mark. This is because developer tools are the biggest contributors to developer velocity, organizational agility and business success. Studies even suggest that happy developers are far more productive than those who are not. In a nutshell, analytics tools need to be built while keeping the developer mindset in mind. … [Read more...] about The Five Pillars Of Developer Experience In Data Analytics

The rise of remote work has drastically changed the relationship between companies and their employees. advertisement advertisement What began two years ago as a sudden shift to a work-from-home model has changed collaboration, coordination, and communication permanently. As companies work to find the right balance between flexible work and optimum productivity, the “hybrid” work model is being codified in company policies. The stakes are high: The terms of the new hybrid work contract have a direct bearing on companies’ ability to keep employees happy, and to attract new ones. According to a recent Gallup survey , nearly 60% of employees who can work from home would prefer a hybrid work schedule going forward. At the same time, roughly 60% said they want more structure from their employers when it comes to deciding hybrid work schedules. Less clear for employers, though, is how frequently employees might come into the office. Every company … [Read more...] about What the future of hybrid work will (and won’t) look like, according to 27 business leaders

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Mike Dickerson is the Chief Executive Officer of ClickDimensions , a leader in marketing for Microsoft Dynamics 365. Strengthening revenue operations is crucial to navigating the post-pandemic revenue reckoning. According to Forrester, companies that embrace revenue operations enjoy 19% faster growth and 15% more profits . But how can teams tactically accomplish this? The key is data. Data is the fuel that powers the revenue operations engine, yet only 26% of companies report being data-driven or making strategic decisions based on data analysis and interpretation. This means most companies trying to implement a revenue operations strategy are doomed before they start. Luckily, there are steps you can take today to better position your company for bottom-line success. By ensuring your company data is complete, consolidated and comprehensible, you can make the necessary strides to optimize and drive … [Read more...] about Aligning Your Data Around Revenue Operations: Three Steps To Take Today