Last week Walmart announced it would buy Jet.com for $3B and Macy's announced it would close 100 stores. The common denominator in both stories is Amazon, which has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that online is the future of retail.
Digital transformation is sweeping across the business landscape. Billions of devices are connected to the Internet of Things, providing companies fresh insights regarding customer behaviors and operational conditions.
Listening to Asheem Chandna of Greylock Partners describe the future is like riding in a time machine. As a pillar of Silicon Valley's investor community, Asheem has a privileged role in partnering with entrepreneurs to help create the future.
There's lots of buzz about the abundant opportunities for driving digital transformation - and rightfully so. As external customers continue to increase their use of digital touchpoints to research and acquire products, companies need to be where their customers are and provide them with the types of experiences that delight customers and keep them coming back.
Today’s technology executive plays a pivotal role in helping his or her organization respond to these forces of change. In essence, they serve as conductors to orchestrate the three pillars of organizational success – people, processes, and technology – and to draw upon their unique view of the enterprise to bring these elements into harmony.
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