The government services ecosystem in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021 was enthusiastic about opportunities related to infrastructure and 5G. The mergers and acquisitions environment is active but somewhat throttled. Labor remains a pressing issue, but hybrid work patterns are providing greater ... READ MORE >
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Technology, media and telecom industry outlook: Spring 2022
The technology, media and telecom sectors have been influential during the pandemic, maintaining and even increasing productivity, efficiency and connectivity for companies and individuals alike. The momentum within the industry shows no signs of slowing down, as investment activity continues to surge and ... READ MORE >
3 priorities for insurers in the future of work: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance A confluence of pressures is forcing many insurance companies to reinvent their traditional operating models. Insurers are modernizing their legacy systems, creating connected networks across the enterprise, and expanding their vendor partnerships, all while improving employees’ work ... READ MORE >
The automotive sector as a blueprint for robotics in manufacturing: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance While the automotive industry today has the highest robotic density compared to other manufacturing sectors, demand for automation is growing outside of the auto space. In 2020, U.S. non-automotive manufacturers’ robotics orders, led by the electronics industry with 23% growth, ... READ MORE >
Robots rise on the shop floor: Spring 2022 outlook
At a glance Labor challenges, along with the fact that capital is still readily accessible, have strengthened the case for companies to make investments in robotics and automation. The International Federation of Robotics projects the recent economic boom following the pandemic’s initial sharp ... READ MORE >
The rise of ESG has growing implications for the tech industry
The importance of environmental, social and governance issues is growing across the economy, and a confluence of factors is driving the importance of ESG in the technology sector in particular. Regulators are calling for companies to put more metrics around their ESG goals, and more customers and ... READ MORE >
Law firms investing in technology aren’t just cutting costs. They’re building a multifaceted competitive advantage.
The importance of profits for law firms traditionally has elevated the need for a strong business case supporting any initiative to implement new technology. For firm executives to agree to spend, they want to be sure of an impressive return on investment that will save the firm money overall. While ... READ MORE >
Government services executives highlight 5 trends from Q2
While government services contractors battle a tight labor market and continued supply chain disruptions, they are excited for what the future holds relating to infrastructure, artificial intelligence and zero-trust cybersecurity. Top executives in government services recently highlighted opportunities ... READ MORE >
The return to office slows in the technology sector
Like many businesses across the economy, technology companies continue to reassess the timing and scale of their return-to-office plans as COVID-19 cases rise around the United States. During the second quarter of this year, pandemic data in many parts of the country was improving; hospitalizations were ... READ MORE >
2021 tech IPOs have been white hot, but will the trend continue?
Initial public offerings in the technology sector have performed quite well so far in 2021, particularly in the fintech and biotech sectors. Some of the most notable tech IPOs this year include Coinbase, UiPath, Affirm, and Roblox. The traditional IPO has historically been the most frequently used ... READ MORE >