Google’s Announcement To Intensify Cloud War in Australia & APJ

On June 20, 2017 Google announcedĀ the availability of its Google Cloud Platform (GCP) region in Sydney. Per the company, this is their first GCP region in Australia and the fourth in Asia Pacific. This announcement comes in close heels of…

Top CHRO Priority For 2017 – Getting HR Analytics Right

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Infosys Governance Row: 10 Points To Ponder

Over the last 24 hours, the Indian IT Industry and media have been abuzz with supposed corporate governance issues at Infosys.Ā Founders have lashed out at Vishal Sikka and the board via a letter that highlights possible corporate governance issues under…

AI Is Evolving Quick & Vendors Are Struggling To Find The Secret Sauce

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New H-1B Visa Announcement: Skills Not Salary The Trump Card

On 31 JanuaryĀ 2017, an announcement impacting H-1B visa programme has been made by the US House of Representatives making it difficult for companies in the US to employ skilled foreign workers. Among other things, the minimum wage requirement of H-1B…

Users Must Demand Secure, Transparent Experiences Over Better Looking Apps

Let's start by considering aĀ data point from a recent Greyhound Research study titled Global Mobile Apps Outlook 2017. From the 300+ global app makers we interviewed, nearly all state focus on a MobileFirst strategy and further simplifying User Experience as…

With Digital Transformation As Pivot, HCL Technologies Posts Strong Q3 2017 Results

The appointment of C Vijayakumar in the last quarter is proving to be a good move for HCL Technologies. HCL Tech is going through a change and he is bringing in fresh perspectives in the way their deals are being…

Course Content In Learning Outsourcing: From A Point Of Failure To A Position Of Strength

At Greyhound Research – the Technology & Innovation Research, Advisory & Consulting arm of Greyhound Knowledge Group – the year has started on a rather interesting note. We’ve just closed our annual study, Global CLDO Priorities 2017, and the results…

With Growing Protectionist Sentiment, Indian IT Service Providers Face A Bumpy Road Ahead

January 20, 2017,Ā will mark the commencement of the four-year term of Donald Trump,Ā the 45th President of the United States. Since his presidential election win on November 8, 2016, many quarters of the global industry have been abuzz with possible outcomes…

The Pillars That Maketh A True Cashless Society

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Change At Flipkart To Set Precedence For Global Investors In India

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Whilst Transforming Clients, IBM India Must Also Transform Within

On January 4, 2017, IBM India namedĀ Karan Bajwa as the newĀ Managing Director.Ā HeĀ takes over the reigns from Vanitha Narayanan, who has now been appointed as the Chairman. Per the announcement, this change is effective immediately; both Karan and Vanitha will report…

David Kennedy Exits Infosys Whilst Indian IT Service Providers Battle Protectionist Sentiment

On December 31, 2016, Infosys announced a sudden exit of its General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, David Kennedy. While no reasons have been cited by the company, per the terms of exit, Kennedy will receive aggregate severance payments of…

Leading With Digital – Why This Transformation Matters For Traditional Orgs and Its CXOs

InĀ today’s time, while leading with Digital is evident, who owns this transformation still remains a bone of contention. This journey needs to be co-owned by those who will be impacted first – the CXOs. Having said that, the starting point…

Tips To Make Online Shopping A Truly Rewarding Experience

It's past midnight. Rick and Nina sit glued to their laptops, waiting to hit the ā€˜Buy Now’ button. The online Pre-Christmas sale will start any minute and they are hoping to buy their favourite gadgets at less than half the…

Reliance Jio Launch Set To Jolt India’s Telecom Sector

On 1st September 2016, Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani, announced details of the Reliance Jio launch in the company’s 42nd Annual General Meeting Per the company it will start offering services from 5th September but the commercial launch will be…

With Technology At Helm, South Korea Ready To Contribute To Global Innovation

With AWS’s Seoul Data Centre region going live in January 2016 and Microsoft announcing plans in May 2016, all eyes were set on IBM and Google. While the latter is yet to make any announcement on this topic, the former…

Why Symantec Buying Blue Coat Makes Sense

Managing enterprise security in today's digital world is becoming increasingly complex with constantly evolving threats. This gives Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) a compelling reason to invest in a security partner who is committed to…

Surviving Brexit Aftermath Using Digital Transformation As Your Armour

Regardless of how the economy shapes up after Brexit, Britian's decision to move out of the EU in June has undoubtedly given birth to a new-world equilibrium for all in Britain and EU.Ā  Greyhound Research believes that despite the proposed…

Using Bots To Enhance Experience And Engagement

InĀ today’s digital world, bots are beginning to play an increasingly critical role by helping automate processes among other things. At Greyhound Research we are of the firm belief that while automation and efficiency are clear outcomes of using bots, the…

Making Big Data Drive Digital Transformation

As organisations adopt new applications and approaches to cater to non-traditional touchpoints, they are faced with an explosion of data. It's but natural for organisations to get overwhelmed by the large volumes of data generated daily (sometimes every few seconds)…

Workday Moves Test & Dev To IBM Cloud – Expect Increased Focus On Innovation

On 15 August, 2016 IBM and Workday announced a multi-year partnership wherein Workday will use IBM’s Cloud for its internal Testing and Development environment. The announcement adds to the existing IBM and Workday partnership which includes IBM’s global Workday Consulting…

Top CEO Dilemma: Surviving Digital Disruption

Gone are the days when analysts and shareholders would spare organisations grappling with modest growth prospects. It's no wonder that in today's rapidly changing digital world, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are under constant pressure to deliver the goods.Ā  Additionally, CEOs…

Managing Technology Costs In A VUCA World

It's a cliche to say that we live in a VUCA world - one riddled with Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity.Ā  However, organisations in this VUCA world that continue to strive to stay competitive and scale up either by acquiring…

Architecting Supply Chain In The Wake Of Digital

AĀ company's Supply Chain is undoubtedly its backbone but a smooth process cannot be taken for granted. To remain competitive and secure earnings growth, organisations are looking at both process automation and newer technology systems to redefine their Supply Chain. The…

Making Cloud A Rewarding Experience

Cloud offerings are no longer the preserve of startups and small and medium businesses.Ā They now meet the criteria of enterprise IT and are also supported by traditional IT vendors like IBM, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle among others. Cloud Computing as a…

Enhancing Customer Experience To Maximise Marketing Dollars

Given the growing need for organisations to deliver differentiated customer experience, improve marketing spend Return On Investment (ROI) andĀ battle competition from newer technology incumbents, Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) today are under increasing pressure. In order to tackle this pressure, organisations…

Vodafone Renews Deal With IBM India To Drive Digital Transformation Outcomes

OnĀ 9 August, 2016, IBM India announced the renewal of its partnership with Vodafone India. Building on an 8-year-old relationship between the two organisations, IBM India will help Vodafone transition into IBM Hybrid Cloud. Expected benefits of this partnership includes enhanced…

Using Digital Transformation To Improve Sales Effectiveness

In an omni-channel world, the evolution of go-to-market channels is undoubtedly enforcing a change in the role of Chief Sales Officers (CSOs). Traditional go-to-market channels like retail stores are being replaced by new-age digital channels such as mCommerce and eCommerce…

Making The Case For Workforce Analytics To Transform Employee Engagement

For decades, Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) have automated processes in a bid to improve employee performance. However, they continue to search for better ways to motivate employees simply because employee engagement and organisational success is so interlinked. It's no…