Digital Transformation and the COVID-19 Pandemic
In order to emerge stronger in the aftermath of COVID-19, companies need to innovate faster but research says “don’t go it alone.” Allow partners to drive progress for key business initiatives including digital transformation and strategy.
The New Normal
The effect of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on business will be felt long after the outbreak itself has passed. We need to be ready for a new normal in the workplace, characterized by geographically distributed teams, agile processes, measurable productivity, and virtualization, among other things.
The Digital Response to COVID-19
New research from Forrester, The Pandemic Recession Demands A Digital Response, brings to light the increased demand for digital transformation due to the COVID-19 recession, which is already separating the winners from the losers. 10Pearls was among six companies that were interviewed for that research, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and IBM.
Outsourcing: How to Get the Best Value
Outsourcing has become more necessary than ever, but there is a big difference between cost and price. Real cost is tied to the productivity or value you get for your money. “Cheap, fast, good” is what analysts recommend these days, but the more nebulous components like quality and productivity are the biggest drivers of success.
The Camel is the New Unicorn
This past decade was the era of the unicorn. It seemed like every article was touting some new startup as “the next big thing.” But due to the emergence of COVID-19, business qualities that seemed important before now seem superfluous. Durability, lean productivity, strong partnerships, predictable revenue…these are the characteristics of a camel, not a unicorn, and suddenly they seem to matter most.
How to Use Virtual Workshops to Co-create With Clients
The adoption and success of new digital tech products is driven equally by user experience and functionality. Let’s focus on the former. Businesses are turning to UX/UI in order to drive engagement, ensure usability, and improve the “stickiness” of their products.