Smartphones have revolutionized the way consumers stay connected while on the go. Now, new technologies such as biometric sensors and traffic management are making smart devices even smarter. (1/18/2012)
While cloud computing is now taking much of the developed world by storm, we believe its advantages could prove especially helpful to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, providing ready, cost-effective access to state-of-the-art resources. To understand the status of cloud computing in these markets more thoroughly, McKinsey & Company conducted an extensive survey of SMEs in South Africa. (1/18/2012)
Marketers agree that digital tools and technologies are valuable, though many of their companies struggle to measure the financial impact and capture customer data. (1/11/2012)
Despite the huge market potential, why many observers remain cautious about China's online video market outlook? (12/21/2011)
Near-field communications (NFC) has for several years been touted as the future of payments. However, disagreements over control and the choice of business model for the mobile-based payment system has stalled deployments. What can be done to address this? (12/14/2011)
Bankers say mobile devices will transform retail banking but aren't investing enough to exploit the opportunities. (12/14/2011)
Just a few years ago, the word "app" wasn't even in the lexicon. Now, apps rule mobile computing, with hundreds of thousands available and millions downloaded daily for use in smartphones, PCs, and tablets (another new word). App stores offering "native apps,"-that is, applications that are designed specifically for a device operating system like Apple's iOS or Google's Android-have now become the front and center of how content is consumed. (12/7/2011)
Innovation is the decisive differentiating factor that distinguishes winning players. What can organizations do to innovate consistently over time? (12/7/2011)
Complex enterprise-resource-planning systems often fail because of the local-versus-global conundrum. By focusing on a handful of agreed-upon business priorities, IT executives can break the impasse. (12/7/2011)
The Internet is changing the way we work, socialize, create and share information, and organize the flow of people, ideas, and things around the globe. Yet the magnitude of this transformation is still underappreciated. (12/7/2011)
