Tag: HMG Research
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Tech Leaders Commit to TechPACT to Close the Digital Divide and Boost Diversity
With the resurgence of protests against systemic racism, Americans are doubling down on demanding social change and equality in the workplace, whether that be through hiring and promotion, transformation or philanthropy. This goal of workplace equity demands innovation, and a new association called The TechPACT is a revolutionary and thoughtful approach to tackling these issues…
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Vipul Nagrath, ADP: Leverage Data for Winning Experiences and Put Your People First
The quick pivot for many companies into a fully remote work environment was a shock to the system early last year. Technology executives around the globe were advised to send their teams home without ever having tested such a model. In many cases productivity surged, and breakneck work paces allowed a digital shift almost overnight. …
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Leveraging the Power of Quantum Computing in Business
Quantum computing continues to make strides and is on the brink of delivering significant advances to how businesses operate. Recent studies predict that quantum computing will be a multi-billion-dollar industry by 2030. At the 2020 HMG Live! St. Louis CIO Executive Leadership Summit on November 17, top technology leaders and executives discussed the power of quantum computing and how…
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Cynthia Stoddard, SVP and CIO of Adobe: A More Human Way of Connecting
Nearly a year into the work-from-anywhere model, a positive new standard for cohesion, collaboration and inclusivity has dawned. In fact, 52% of CIOs across the world have reported a heightened culture of inclusivity, according to KPMG. The data also showed that 70% of CIOs have observed an increase in collaboration between the technology team and the business. “I…
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HMG Live! 2020 U.K. CIO Executive Leadership Summit: Preparing Yourself to be Boardroom-Ready
With technology rapidly driving a wave of change in the business, every company is on an innovative digital journey. CIOs, CTOs and other technology executives are expertly positioned to provide unique insight and leadership to guide this process. However, many of these leaders may not find themselves on company boards. But they should. A Deloitte study found…
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Hunter Muller Predicts: Pfizer Vaccine Success Will Help Propel Global Market Advances
Financial markets are surging strongly again today, based on news that Pfizer and BioNTech have “indicated their Covid-19 vaccine is 90% effective,” according to a CNBC report. After the tumult and turbulence of the past six months, it’s great to see a wave of genuine optimism sweeping over the markets. Today’s gains also highlight the undeniable impact of technology on…
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Hunter Muller Predicts: As Tech Continues to Surge, Chip Makers Will Grow in Size and Strength
The laws of physics are rarely mentioned during conversations about the economy – unless semiconductors are somehow involved. The broad impact of the pandemic has sharply increased the demand for technology, and soaring use of technology has dramatically increased the need for integrated microcircuits, also known as chips. Because chips are essential for modern digital…
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SMC Squared CEO Dr. Patricia Connolly: Leveraging the Global Insourcing Center Model to Win in the Digital Economy
Companies of all types were forced to accelerate their digital strategies when the world changed in March. But despite the rapid transformation many organizations have gone through, many CIOs and technology executives find themselves continuing to lack the proper skills needed to take their digital strategies to the next level. According to the McKinsey Global…
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Hunter Muller Predicts: Markets Will Safely Navigate Through Tech Antitrust Actions
The U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against Google made headlines last week. Financial markets took the news in stride. Yes, the Dow closed slightly lower, ending a three-week streak. But for the most part, investors seemed uninterested in the looming legal battle between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C. From my perspective, Wall Street’s calm reaction is another clear sign…
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Despite Shocks, the Technology Sector Remains Strong and Resilient
When I look at the technology sector and the broader markets, the word that comes to mind is “resiliency.” In its most basic sense, resiliency refers to your ability to bound back and recover quickly from unexpected shocks or setbacks. On a deeper level, resiliency depends on a complex network of feedback loops that kick…