Investment And Value Creation In the New Digital Normal
This Zinnov study evaluates the global Digital Engineering Services space by analyzing 3000+ PE transactions in the overall Technology Services segment, including buyouts, growth capital, and add-on acquisitions. The findings bring out the larger picture of the global Private Equity landscape, the increasing focus on Digital Engineering, and other trends within the ecosystem.
India – Spearheading The Global SaaS Revolution
The PERFECT storm is fueling the SaaS revolution in India, and Indian SaaS companies are poised to be at par with the Indian IT services industry over the next decade, which is a momentous trillion-dollar opportunity in the making.
The Resurgence Of Poland As A Research & Development Hotspot
Zinnov’s latest Global Center of Excellence (COE) Hotspots report identifies Poland as an up and coming technology innovation hub with large available digitally skilled talent pools, strong technology infrastructure, and business-friendly laws.
202X & Future Growth Possibilities – Navigating The New Reality
Leaders are now more ready than ever to unlock new paradigms of talent, technology, and operating models for their businesses. However, in a post-pandemic world, when every company has tasted the power of digital – the growth wars are logically going to become more intense.
Appian + Lana – A Giant Leap Into Process Mining
Appian became the latest entrant into the Automation space – it announced its acquisition of Germany-based start-up Lana Labs (with a major focus on the manufacturing industry) to augment Appian’s Process Mining capabilities. In terms of the Automation industry, we expect the focus on Process Mining to intensify further and witness more action in the next few months.
Salesforce And Its RPA Waltz – Is There Space On The Automation Dance Floor?
Salesforce’s acquisition of Servicetrace is now the talk of the Automation Town. Considering the amount of competition in the Automation field, a new player like Salesforce must have a secure plan in hand and make moves carefully to make a significant dent. What lies ahead in Salesforce’s RPA journey?
Democratizing Automation With Low Code/No Code
Low Code/No Code platforms are rapidly catalyzing the democratization of Automation. To steer a multi-platform environment, it’s best to start with the company strategy, identify, and prioritize high value Automation to enjoy long-term success.
Sports Tech: A New Spin In The Ball For The Sports Industry
The Sports Tech business is rapidly growing and constantly expanding through creative and cutting-edge technology taken from numerous industries. It also helps create new opportunities for fans, clubs, players, sponsors, investors, and innovators alike.
The Case For An Enterprise Center Of Excellence (COE)
Setting up a Center of Excellence (COE) is not enough; they must be maintained and managed efficiently. Adopting new technologies, demonstrating business value, building employee relationships, among many other things are crucial to building a COE.
Indian SaaS Revolution – Rising Trillion Dollar Global Opportunity
The Indian SaaS industry is being fueled by a PERFECT storm, giving rise to a trillion-dollar global opportunity. This Chiratae-Zinnov study touches upon the salient features of this revolution.
What Your Talent Acquisition Process Says About Your Employer Brand
An organization’s employer branding strategy heavily rests on the talent acquisition process. The better the hygiene of the process, the more likely it is for the company’s employer value proposition to surge.
Unconscious Bias – Traversing From Awareness To Action
Unconscious biases are hidden, or implicit biases embedded within a blind spot of our brain, and can influence our thoughts, opinions, and behaviors without permission of the beholder. Addressing biases at the workplace will always be a key tenet of I&D for an organization.
Women in Automation – The True Strategic Gamechangers
Women in technology have always been crucial in transforming the Automation landscape globally. Women leaders at the Zinnov CXO Automation Conclave 2021 discuss their journeys and the importance of gender diversity at workplace among other things.
AP Automation: New Summit For Back-Office Optimization
AP (Accounts Payable) Automation plays a pivotal role within the procure-to-pay lifecycle, pervading Hi-Tech and Non-Tech verticals alike. This is reflected in the Global AP Automation market valuation standing at USD ~1-1.2 Bn, which is expected to reach USD ~3-3.2 Bn by 2026 at a CAGR of ~21%.
Catalyzing LGBTQ+ Inclusion In The New Normal Workplace
What can organizations do to catalyze LGBTQ+ inclusion in the new normal workplace? How can allyship help accelerate this?
How ‘Intelligent’ Is Your Supply Chain?
This Microsoft-Zinnov point of view makes the case for companies to adopt and implement an intelligent supply chain, especially in the new normal.
Intelligent Document Processing: Accelerating Digital Transformation
Implementing IDP which can process complex document-based information in bulk and at the highest accuracy levels, will help enhance business efficiency, transform existing processes, and achieve Intelligent Automation success.
Inclusion And Diversity Maturity Benchmark – Creating An Inclusive Workplace
This latest Zinnov’s marquee report aims to help accelerate a mindset shift at an organizational level by empowering leaders to make informed decisions with I&D at the core of long-term business strategy.
Enterprise ER&D Strategy & Focus – Digital Engineering To Build An Antifragile Future
This latest Zinnov study answers questions around Digital Engineering priorities of enterprises and what its implications are for Service Providers.
The Rise Of e-Sign – A Must-have Enterprise Technology
Electronic signature (e-Sign) has turned into a critical enterprise technology, with the space witnessing acquisitions & alliances between e-Signature companies.
The Big “I” – Redefining Inclusion In The “New Normal”
What does it mean for an organization to be ‘Inclusive,’ especially in the current remote scenario, catering to a distributed workforce?
The Time Is Right – Why You Should Sell Your Business NOW!
The time is ripe for mergers and acquisitions, with the right factors coming together for business selling. Here’s all you need to know about why you should sell your business NOW!
Value Creation For Enterprise Software Portfolio Companies – A Private Equity Perspective
Here’s a snapshot of how Private Equity firms are leveraging certain key value creation levers for their enterprise software portfolio companies.
Digital Engineering Investment Thesis – Value Creation Drivers For Service Providers
Going forward, we will witness a change in the Digital Engineering priorities of enterprises across verticals as they aim to become antifragile by rapidly adopting intelligent and connected technologies.
Onto The Next Level: e-Gaming’s Transformation Into A Digital Staple
e-Gaming is the next big thing that companies are betting big on, by increasing digital investments. What are the digital trends revolutionizing the space?
COVID Response Management – The Importance Of Clear, Concise, And Structured Communication
Being clear, concise, and structured forms the crux of crisis communication. These need to be front and center when outlining COVID response management.
Microsoft Makes A ‘Nuance’d Acquisition To Cement Its Position In Voice AI
The recent Microsoft-Nuance acquisition is the tech giant’s concrete step in cementing its position in Voice AI.
How Unicorns Are Unlocking Strategic Value From Partnerships And Alliances
Through partnership network, Unicorns can acquire resources and capabilities quickly and effectively, to gain competitive advantage while strengthening their revenue and profit margins. How do you choose the right partner? What is some industry best practices?
ServiceNow’s Intellibot Acquisition Marks Its Foray Into The RPA Arena
ServiceNow’s Intellibot acquisition is the former’s foray into the RPA arena. How will this affect the current Hyper Intelligent Automation landscape? Know more here.
The Bleeding Edge Of AI – How Edge AI Will Redefine Computing
The combination of Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence is called Edge AI. This new technology and its use cases, especially with 5G rollout, will open up a plethora of enterprise opportunities.
Decoding The New Labour Codes
The new Labour Codes have clarified certain aspects of existing laws and extended the reach of others. Here’s a nuanced view on the what and the how of the newly enacted codes.
WorkFusion’s New Funding Round Catapults It Into The Big Leagues
The latest round of WorkFusion’s funding has catapulted it into the Hyper Intelligent Automation big leagues. What’s next for this automation player?
The Quintessential Playbook To Unlocking GCoE Value In The Post-pandemic World
As time has evolved, so have Global Centers of Excellence and what they mean to HQ. In a post-pandemic world, how can GCoEs create tangible value?
What’s Shaping India’s Digital Economy
There is a massive confluence of content and commerce underway in the Indian technology ecosystem. This confluence is is shaping India’s digital economy.
Microsoft ‘Ignites’ The Hyper Intelligent Automation Space
The Hyper Intelligent Automation space is heating up with new Microsoft Ignite announcements and what it will mean for enterprises.
GBS 2.0 – Transforming The Enterprise With Agility, Speed, And Innovation
Read how Global Business Services (GBS) organizations are redefining enterprises in their 2.0 avatar, with agility, speed, and innovation.
Demystifying Low Code/No Code Platforms Within Hyper Intelligent Automation
Low Code/No Code platforms are on the rise in the last twelve month or so, in terms of funding and investments. Read how OutSystems’ latest funding signals a paradigm shift in the HIA space.
Industrial Cybersecurity In The Age Of Digital Resilience
As organizations have embraced Industry 4.0, IT-OT convergence, and Industrial IOT, they need to prioritize industrial cybersecurity to ensure digital resilience.
Innovation Without Value Thinking, A GCoE Zero-sum Game
GCoEs today look at innovation through a narrow lens. Here’s what a robust GCoE innovation strategy should focus on to make tangible business impact.
UiPath’s Funding Propels It Into Hyper Intelligent Automation Escape Velocity
UiPath’s latest round of funding has catapulted the decacorn into Hyper Intelligent Automation escape velocity. What has its journey been like, so far? Know more here.
Zinnov’s Automation Predictions 2021
What does the future of Automation look like? Here’s a look at Zinnov’s Automation predictions for 2021 and what it means for enterprises’ digital transformation agendas.
How To Become A Truly Digital Enterprise
With the pandemic accelerating Digital Transformation at an unprecedented scale, becoming a truly digital enterprise is not only essential, but an imperative.
SAP Throws Its Hat In The Hyper Intelligent Automation Ring With Signavio Acquisition
The SAP-Signavio acquisition signals the tech giant’s intent to throw its hat in the Hyper Intelligent Automation ring – an already crowded space!
Inside Citrix’s Billion-dollar Bet On Enabling Modern Workplaces With Wrike Acquisition
Here’s our analysis on the billion-dollar Citrix-Wrike acquisition – a bet towards enabling modern workplaces in the post-pandemic world.
The Unstoppable Hyper Intelligent Automation Juggernaut
Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) has been on an unstoppable march in the past year, with 2021 being instrumental in taking HIA to the next level.
The Automation Imperative For Manufacturers & Distributors
As Automation is increasingly embraced by Manufacturing & Distribution industries, this Zinnov-Conexiom whitepaper delves into automating two specific processes.
Top 10 Trends That Will Shape The Indian Start-up Ecosystem In 2021
These are the top 10 trends that will take the Indian Start-up Ecosystem to the next orbit in 2021 and make it a veritable Unicorn capital of the world.
Top 10 Trends That Will Shape Digital Engineering Services In 2021
2020 has radically transformed the technology industry. As we step into 2021, here are top trends that will shape the Digital Engineering Services space.
Real-Time Process Discovery: A Giant Leap Towards Accelerated Hyper Intelligent Automation
Real-Time Process Discovery is all set to accelerate Hyper Intelligent Automation adoption across enterprises. Here’s a look at how RTPD will be a shot in the arm for HIA adoption.
Top 6 Enterprise Technology Trends That Will Shape 2021
These are the top 6 enterprise technology trends that will redefine the post-pandemic business environments in 2021 and beyond.
Top 10 Trends That Will Create A Value Moat For GCoEs In 2021
Indian Global Centers of Excellence showed exceptional grit and fortitude in 2020. What will help create a value moat for these GCoEs in 2021? Know more here.
On Cloud Nine: The Cloud Adoption Roadmap For ISVs
Enterprises need to accelerate their cloud adoption strategy, because the pandemic has provided a shot in the arm for a robust cloud migration move.
Key Automation Trends That We Gleaned At The UiPath Reboot Work Festival
At the recently concluded UiPath Reboot Work Festival, we gleaned a few key automation trends. Know more in this blog.
Digital Supply Chain Management – Building A Threat Resilient Supply Chain
Digital supply chain management solutions is the answer to building resiliency in supply chain ecosystems. Learn the nuances of building such supply chains in this whitepaper.
The Genesis, Journey, And Goals Of An India Global Center Of Excellence
What does it take for a global organization to set up a Global Center of Excellence in India and scale it at an accelerated pace? Read more here.
COVID-19 And The Antifragility Of Indian Start-up Ecosystem
COVID-19 has affected the Indian start-up ecosystem differently across verticals. But the antifragility shown by the start-ups is noteworthy.
Celonis Poised To Take A Bigger Slice Of The Hyper Intelligent Automation Pie
Celonis’ acquisition of Integromat is set to create waves in the Hyper Intelligent Automation space. Here’s Zinnov analysis of the Celonis-Integromat acquisition.
Platformation – The Next Evolutionary Step In The Enterprise Growth Story
Platformation has emerged as one of the most powerful strategies that enterprises are exploring. How has the enterprise platform strategy evolved in the digital era?
Virtual Care – The Opportunities And Challenges For The Healthcare Ecosystem
A compendium of insights on the impact of virtual care, and how it is undergoing a significant transformation as it prepares for a new normal.
How Technology Is Redefining BFSI Outcomes In A Digital-first World
An insightful conversation on how digital transformation in BFSI is at the core of its resilience, and has revolutionized the industry.
Decoding Hyper Intelligent Automation: A Journey Towards Scale, Growth, And Consistency
In our conversation with Mark Foster of IBM, we discuss the challenges in the adoption and deployment of Hyper Intelligent Automation.
COVID-19: Ushering In A New Era Of Digital Transformation In Healthcare
Digital Transformation in Healthcare has got a shot in the arm because of COVID-19. Here’s a look at 5 key trends that will shape the future of Healthcare in a post-COVID world.
Hyper Intelligent Automation: The Next Frontier For RPA
Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) is the new avatar of RPA, bringing with it various capabilities and newer use cases. Here’s a look at what this technology has to offer organizations.
How Toro’s Global Footprint Is ‘Teeing it Up’ For Innovation
Excerpts from an insightful discussion with the leaders of The Toro Company, where they shared their vision for the company and their newly launched Global Center of Excellence in India.
Intelligent Automation Propelling BPOs To The Next Orbit
The BPO industry’s transformational journey has put the spotlight on Intelligent Automation and all its benefits for BPO players and their customers. Here’s what the next era of outsourcing will look like.
Intelligent Automation Reimagining The BPO Value Chain
Intelligent Automation is revolutionizing functions and processes across the BPO value chain – across both business functions and industry-specific functions.
Why Scaling A New Global Center Of Excellence Requires New-age Thinking
Scaling a new Global Center of Excellence takes innovative thinking. Here’s an excerpt from a conversation with MINDBODY’s India center head.
The Digital Engineering Opportunity – Private Equity Investment Thesis In The Post-pandemic World
Digital Engineering Service Providers have been attracting PE investments in the last few years. What are the factors leading to significant Private Equity investments in Digital Engineering? What are the growth levers that these companies need to focus on to attract PE investments?
Venture Capital Investments In Enterprise Software
Venture Capital investments are at the forefront of investment in disruptive spaces. As VCs look to minimize risk, they are increasingly making late-stage investments in Enterprise Software. What can Enterprise Software companies do differently to ensure growth?
Intelligent Automation Disrupting The BPO Industry
Intelligent Automation (IA) has disrupted the BPO industry across the value chain, with both horizontal processes and industry-specific processes being automated. What are the efficiencies that IA is bringing in? Learn more here.
The Modern Intelligent Workplace Playbook – Going Beyond Resilience, Towards Antifragility
Here’s a look at Zinnov’s playbook on creating modern intelligent workplaces that will define tomorrow by going beyond resilience, towards antifragility.
Hyper Intelligent Automation – Accelerating Business Resiliency During COVID-19
Hyper Intelligent Automation, the next avatar of RPA, is accelerating business resiliency during COVID-19. Here’s an overview of the HIA landscape and related trends.
Remote Work Post-Pandemic – An Analysis
With organizations being forced to adopt remote work en masse, what is its future outlook, long-term benefits, and disadvantages of remote work post-pandemic.
India: A Preferred Manufacturing Destination
In the wake of COVID-19 and the resultant supply chain disruptions, companies were left to look alternative locations. India is one such viable manufacturing destination.
IBM-WDG Acquisition: Too Little, Too Late?
The IBM-WDG acquisition has set the Automation world abuzz. What does it mean for the Automation/RPA space? Here’s our in-depth analysis.
Reimagining Customer Onboarding For Banks: Intelligent Automation In The Time Of COVID-19
Traditional Customer Onboarding is a complex manual process, which can be reimagined for efficiency by leveraging Intelligent Automation. Here’s how.
Cost Optimization Through A Talent Lens
An account on the various cost optimization measures that organizations can adopt, with respect to talent, in the COVID-19 era.
Remote Employee Engagement – A GCoE Perspective
A snapshot of the various programs and initiatives undertaken by the Global Centers of Excellence to ensure remote employee engagement.
Intelligent Automation In Healthcare – From The Providers’ Perspective
With cost pressures and revenue worries, Healthcare Providers are looking at Intelligent Automation in Healthcare to address these challenges. Know more here.
Intelligent Automation In Healthcare – From The Payers’ Perspective
With Healthcare Payers under pressure in the wake of COVID-19, Intelligent Automation in Healthcare has the potential to bring in efficiencies and reduce cost.
Digital Engineering In BFSI – The India Opportunity
BFSI companies are being challenged by newer players, thus creating an urgency for these organizations to increase their investments on Digital Engineering in BFSI.
Rapid Cost Takeout Opportunities
A Zinnov point of view on the various rapid cost takeout opportunities that can be tapped into, by focusing on three levers – Globalization, Outsourcing cost, and Product Portfolio Optimization.
Employee Engagement In The Times Of COVID-19
Sailesh Menezes, Senior Director & Head – HR, HPE, India shares insights on employee engagement in the times of COVID-19, in a conversation with Zinnov.
Cost Takeout – The 3 Critical Cogs In The Cost Optimization Strategy
An analysis of the three important levers to achieve ‘cost takeout’ – a conversation that has gained momentum like never before, owing to the COVID-19 crisis.
