A Story Poised For Unbe‘Laiye’vable Growth
Laiye recently acquired Intelligence Qubic to bolster capabilities. How is Laiye planning on moving towards being a leader in the Automation space?
What To Infer From UiPath’s Acquisition Of Re:infer
UiPath’s acquisition of Re:infer is the latest in its string of acquisitions to bolster its NLP capabilities. Is it a misplaced bet by UiPath? Read our analysis here.
Technology & Services – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Q2 Update 2022 – Report
In this report, we unpack how the M&A landscape has unfolded in 2Q22 and what this means for technology as a sector. Find out here.
It’s Starting To Feel A Lot Like The 2000s – What Is In Store For Indian IT And M&A
An impending recession is the talk of the tech town. If there is one, how would it impact the Indian IT sector? How would the trends in M&A change?
Next-Gen Engineering: Transformation Across Chip-To-Cloud
Next-Gen Engineering is driving transformation across Chip-to-Cloud, bolstering business success now more than ever.
Cybersecurity: A Linchpin Of The Modern Digital Enterprise
Cybersecurity is growing as one of the hottest domains for enterprises to invest in this Digital Age. To know more, read here
Cloud Run: Google Has Found Its Rhythm In The Serverless Computing Marathon
Google has hit its stride with Cloud Run, and has the potential to become the king of serverless computing. Is it ready to give Azure and AWS a run for their money? Read more here.
Employee Benefits Study – An India GCoE View
Employee benefits is proving to be a global talent accessibility and retention gamechanger in the new normal. Read now, to know more.
US SMB Market – Preparing For The Next Disruption
This Zinnov report provides an expansive view of the SMB market in the US, as they embark on their digital adoption journeys and focus on building resilience.
Are US Small Businesses Investing For A “Post-COVID” Or A “Pre-recession” Market?
The US Small Medium Business market presents a massive digitalization opportunity. How can ISVs capitalize on this US SMB market opportunity?
The Rise Of The Meta-prise – How Enterprises Are Leveraging The Metaverse For Growth
In this report, read about the Metaverse and how it unlocks new opportunities for businesses in 2022.
Artificial Intelligence – Trends and Forecasts 2022
In this report, we forecast what the trends for artificial intelligence will look like in 2022.
NASSCOM-Zinnov India GCC Trends – Quarterly Analysis
This report has been co-developed by NASSCOM and Zinnov through a comprehensive study to understand the GCC Landscape in India.
Here’s Why You Should Explore Bulgaria To Set Up Your Next Center Of Excellence
Setting up a Center of Excellence in global locations is critical for organizations to access the best global talent and de-risk business.
Talk Of The Town: Rising Private Equity Investments In Technology Services
The report provides strategic insights into Private Equity investments in the Technology Services space in 2021, while laying out the predictions for the key acquisition themes in the coming years.
What Makes Romania An Ideal Choice To Set Up A Center Of Excellence?
Factors such as ease of doing business, mature software engineering ecosystem, etc. make Romania a COE Hotspot, according to our recent report.
Top 5 Locations To Set Up Your Next Center Of Excellence
Setting up a Center of Excellence should be a top action item in enterprises’ global talent acquisition strategy in the wake of The Great Resignation. Here are the top 5 locations where you can set up COEs.
Where Should Your Next Center Of Excellence Be Set Up?
Based on Ease of Doing Business, Talent Availability, and other critical factors, we identified the locations to house scalable software product engineering teams. Read to find out more insights from our research.
Wipro’s Acquisition Spree Continues – M&A Still A Priority For IT Companies Globally
With the Rizing acquisition, the SAP partner shall become a critical extension of Wipro’s SAP Cloud practice and Wipro FullStride Cloud Services. Here’s how, and why.
Hyper Intelligent Automation Powering Enterprise Systems Of eXperience
Hyper Intelligent Automation (HIA) has been on an unstoppable march for enterprises, with 2022 being instrumental in taking HIA to the next level.
How To Never Run Out Of Talent That Fits As An Organization
Is there a dearth for skilled talent? How does Employee Value Proposition tie into talent retention? Read to find out.
Technology & Services – Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Q1 Update 2022
What transpired in Q1-2022 in the technology & services space, in terms of mergers & acquisitions (M&A)? To know more, read here.
Intelligent Talent Cloud: Leveraging Deep Tech To Build And Manage A Remote Workforce
The Intelligent Talent Cloud is proving to be a global talent accessibility gamechanger in the new normal. Read now, to know more.
Frictionless Commerce – Delighting Customers With Autonomous Checkouts
How can retailers become future-ready for the new normal with smart hybrid solutions? This whitepaper explores frictionless commerce for the retail industry in 2022 and beyond.
The Emergence of Digital Experience As A New PE Focus Area In Digital Services
Creating an improved digital experience has become the epicenter of customer-centricity. It’s a key value-driver for investors to attract new customers.
7 Critical Levers To Include In Your 2022 Business Strategy
Whether organizations opt for a hybrid or remote work strategy, a full-proof roadmap is required to navigate the future of work. To know more, read here.
Insourcing: Making Inroads Into Capability Building
To understand the rise of insourcing, Zinnov studied 165 global companies that clocked in USD 1 Bn+ in annual revenue across Healthcare, Automobiles, IT/Software, FMCG, Oil & Gas, BFSI, etc., verticals. Here is what we found.
India SaaS Report 2022 – Punching Through The Global Pecking Order
The Indian SaaS landscape is having its ‘coming-of-age’ moment, with phenomenal industry growth propelling India to become the second largest SaaS nation by 2026.
Building Senior Roles In India Global Centers Of Excellence
This whitepaper identifies the benefits of having senior leadership roles out of India Global Centers of Excellence through extensive primary research, and interviews of best-in-class centers that have profited by practicing this.
Process Intelligence Blitzkrieg – The Hottest Automation Capability To Invest In
Process Intelligence is the hottest new Automation capability that investors and players alike are investing in. What does this blitzkrieg mean for the Automation space?
What Makes Costa Rica A Destination Of Choice For Globalization?
Costa Rica’s technology dominance, and business-friendly laws, make it a powerful Center of Excellence & globalization hotspot.
Top 5 Reasons To Expand Your Business In Vietnam
Vietnam is a potential Center of Excellence (COE) hotspot, with its tech talent, thriving infrastructure, affordable costing & smooth government laws.
Google Hits All The Right Notes With Its Acquisition Of Mandiant
Why is Google’s Acquisition of Mandiant for a whopping USD 5.4 Bn on everyone’s radar? Read on to know why there is more to the deal than meets the eye.
Tech Trends: A Post-Pandemic Technology Foresight
This Zinnov POV provides a glimpse of the top 10 technology trends that can help unlock business potential & innovation to shape the post-pandemic digital world.
IBM’s Acquisition Of Neudesic – A Match Made In Hybrid Cloud Heaven
The IBM Neudesic acquisition is a match made in Hybrid Cloud heaven. How does this Azure consultancy add to Big Blue’s overall strategy? Read more here.
Why 2021 Was A Pivotal Year For PE Investments In Digital Services
In 2021, Digital Services firms saw a record flow of Private Equity investments with a substantial number of deals. But what led to this change? Here’s the Zinnov analysis.
Nintex’s Kryon Acquisition: Fast But Steady Wins The Race?
Can Nintex’s acquisition of Kryon (rumoured to be worth USD 100 Mn) be a strategic step for the company’s goal to reach USD 20 Bn valuation?
Innovation Benchmark for India GCoEs – 2021
Zinnov’s Innovation Benchmark for India GCoEs – 2021 evaluates innovative approaches that India GCoEs have taken to date. Read more.
Zinnov’s Top 8 Automation Foresights For 2022
The future of Automation is here. Here are the top 8 Automation trends for 2022, as enterprises transform digitally.
How The Direct-to-Consumer Business Model Is Unlocking Value
How has the Direct to Consumer Business Model revolutionized business? Read this blog post to know more.
Technology & Services – Mergers & Acquisitions Quarterly Update
The M&A activity in the technology sector is expected to surge in 2022, backed by the sectoral tailwinds and market conditions. Read more here.
Tech Mahindra’s CTC Acquisition – A Move In The Right Direction; But Is It Exciting Enough?
The Tech Mahindra-CTC acquisition is a marked pivot from the IT giant’s build M&A approach to a buy approach. To know more read here.
The GCoE Leadership Manifesto – 2022 And Beyond
In this letter to the leaders of India GCoEs, Zinnov’s CEO, Pari Natarajan shares his thoughts on what the leaders need to prioritize for 2022 and beyond.
Returnship Programs: The Under-tapped Silver Bullet In An Organization’s Talent Arsenal
Returnship Programs, can become a sustained and scalable channel of hiring, that can combat attrition. Read more here.
Why Hyperpersonalization The Answer To New-Age Employee Engagement?
Hyperpersonalization has increasingly become critical for leaders to not only attract, but retain top talent, in a hyper-competitive talent market.
8 Global Business Technology Trends To Watch For In 2022
Align your go-to-market strategy with these business trends shaping the business ecosystem in 2022. To know more, read here.
The Making Of A Great Leader In A Crisis And Beyond
How can leaders ensure that they have the right skills to lead their people in this ever-changing digital world?
How An Innovation Hot Streak In GCoEs Can Leapfrog Growth
Did you know the bottom 80% of the ER&D spenders will struggle to win the Growth Wars? Innovative companies have realized that a change in organizational culture might be key to winning the Growth Wars
The Future of Automation Anywhere Is Both Integrated And Decoupled With FortressIQ Acquisition
Is Automation Anywhere too late in making this acquisition? Is this a desperate attempt by AA to plug in the gaps in their product arsenal in a bid to prep itself for a potential acquisition? Let’s unravel what this acquisition has in store for the Automation ecosystem and understand if there is any real potential in this acquisition.
7 Key Takeaways For GCoE Leaders Driving Innovation Charters From India
Here are seven key takeaways from Zinnov’s CXO Forum that could help a leader build a culture of innovation to deliver global impact.
The Emergence Of Indian Tier-2 Cities Are Changing The Dynamics Of The Talent Wars
These 15 Tier-2 cities in India are the ultimate globalization hotspots. To know more, read here.
Empowering A Net Zero Future For 2022 & Beyond
We need a net zero workforce equipped with the right skills and enthusiasm, to help build a cleaner, greener system and operate newer, sustainable business models. To know more, read here.
Returnship Programs: A Scalable & Sustained Channel For Hiring
Why have returnship programs become a scalable and sustained channel for reintegrating women in the workforce? This research will provide key insights.
Offshoring vs. Outsourcing — Is There An Explicit Winner?
Organizations are facilitating the growing demand of COVID-19 by looking at offshoring and outsourcing to mature and accelerate capabilities.
Hyper Intelligent Automation: The Strategic Gamechanger For Enterprises
Hyper Intelligent Automation (a.k.a Hyperautomation) has become a strategic enterprise gamechanger accelerating business growth at rapid speed.
The Rising Tide Of Nearshoring In Latin America
LATAM has become the nearshoring pivot in the new normal, due to its proximity to the US, growing talent pool, cost-effectiveness, and cultural affinity.
Agritech in India: How Technology is Enabling New Yields
A deep dive into India’s agricultural ecosystem, and an analysis of the status of the nation’s Agritech sector.
Future Of Work – The Arrival Of The Hybrid Digital Workplace
The new normal is here to stay. As future of work gets redefined, organizations need to look into building hybrid digital workplaces
Will ‘The Great Resignation’ Be The Chief HR Transformation Officer For Enterprises?
Is the Great Resignation here to stay? How will this transform organizations and the economy How can we combat it? Here’s our analysis of the matter.
Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Model – The Formula For Automation COEs To Scale In-House Capabilities
An enterprise may have realized that there is a need for an Automation COE, maybe even built a few automations and defined some key objectives. But how can enterprises take this COE idea from inception to scale? Here is our take on one of the approaches that any enterprise can leverage to build the Automation COE with a third-party partner: the BOT model (Build Operate Transfer).
How Mexico Evolved As LATAM’s Center Of Excellence Hub
Mexico has become a preferred Center of Excellence hub to expedite digital transformation and form antifragile business solutions.
Mergers & Acquisitions In Hyper Intelligent Automation: The Go-to Growth Strategy
Mergers & Acquisitions within the Hyper Intelligent Automation space has emerged as the go-to strategy for companies looking to grow exponentially and future-proof their businesses. What does the M&A landscape look like? What does the future hold?
Combating Cybersecurity Threats With Globalization
Thanks to globalization, Cybersecurity firms are now able to scale faster than their peers by leveraging a larger pool of digitally diversified talent present in low-cost locations.
Decommissioning & Migration: A Catalyst For Network Transformation & Environmental Sustainability
Network decommissioning and migration are key to build the network of the future, that is sustainable, scalable, and intelligent. This Cyient-Zinnov whitepaper sheds light on what it takes to build and scale the network of the future.
What An Employee Wants – Building Dynamic And Personalized Employee Experiences To Win The Talent Wars
The key to understanding the science behind hiring and retaining talent lies in understanding employee expectations and tailoring suitable experiences.
Nintex Gets Fresh Funding To Reach A Bold Vision Of USD 20 Bn Valuation
TPG Capital announced that it will be acquiring a majority investment in Nintex for a staggering USD 2 Bn. What does it mean for Nintex and its future?
Virtual Accelerators – The Asset-Light, Value-Heavy Business Model, A Globalization Gamechanger
The Virtual Accelerator Model has moved entire offshore setups online — transforming the way companies expand, and globalization takes place.
The Automation Center Of Excellence Guidebook
A careful look into the value proposition of an Automation Center of Excellence, and the dissection of its different governance models.
Driving Value From India GCoEs: The Role Of Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG)
To drive value from GCoEs, it’s important to assess how India caters to global aspirations regarding the ESG criteria.
Circular Economy: The Mantra For Environmental Sustainability
The Intel-Zinnov Sustainability Conclave 2021 hosted a number of talks from leaders on environmental sustainability, circular economy, and more.
India – The Dream Destination For Centers Of Excellence
How a large talent pool, mature ecosystem and the Ease of Doing Business in India transformed the country into a Global COE hotspot.
Private Equity’s Giant Leap Within Automation
Private Equity investments within Automation are heating up, and Vista Equity Partners’ acquisition of Blue Prism is telling. Learn more here.
Digital Engineering At The Forefront Of Future-Proofing Businesses
The appetite for Digital Engineering is surging relentlessly across newer technologies and industry players, with changing customer, employee, and partner dynamics.
Redefining The Quality Of Life At Work In the New Normal
As the world settles into the new normal, organizations need to relook at how they’re contributing to the Quality of Life of their employees. Those who miss to recognize, reinvent, and reshape their company culture will be ones hit the hardest by the next pandemic around the corner – The Great Resignation.
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 Unlock 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.
Conversational AI – The Intelligent Weapon In The Fight against COVID-19
Conversational AI is on the path to replace humans, and COVID-19 has accelerated its adoption and implementation, even helping develop newer use cases.
India GCCs: In The Fast Lane With Hyper Intelligent Automation
India Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are playing a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of Hyper Intelligent Automation. What are the key factors driving this adoption?
Smart Integration, An Essential Building Block For Digital Platforms
With platformization becoming a key differentiator for enterprises, enterprises are increasingly building digital platforms, with smart integration at its core.
COVID Response Strategy – Devising a Roadmap for Global Centers of Excellence
Insights on how GCoE leaders across verticals can formulate a winning COVID response strategy to combat disruptions.
Remote Working Suitability By Job Roles – A GCoE Perspective
Zinnov’s analysis across 3 key levers to understand the remote working suitability for different job roles and the impact of remote working on productivity.
Playbook For Re-establishing Market Leadership Post COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, the Enterprise Software market has demonstrated higher resilience than most verticals. What are the key strategies to orchestrate the re-establishment of leadership in the post-COVID world?
Micro-Soft-omotive Acquisition – What It Means For Microsoft And The Automation World
Microsoft’s acquisition of Softomotive has opened up a plethora of opportunities for the Automation world at large. Here’s Zinnov’s analysis of the Microsoft-Softomotive acquisition.
The Quintessential Post-Pandemic Enterprise Technology Playbook
How can enterprises chart their recovery paths on the other side of COVID-19? By taking a technology playbook-driven approach.
COVID-19 IOT Use Cases: Adoption Stories From The Frontlines
IOT has emerged as the silent hero in combating COVID-19. Here’s a look at the top IOT use cases for COVID-19 that are fighting from the front.
Implementing A Successful Partnership Strategy
In the current scenario, formulating a robust partnership strategy will be key. Hear from industry experts on how to ace the alliance strategy.
Resiliency Of The Indian ER&D Ecosystem In The Wake Of COVID-19
COVID-19 brought to focus the resilience of the Indian ER&D ecosystem. Here’s a snapshot of how 10 Indian ER&D Service Providers ensured continuity of operations.
Why Employer Branding Will Help Companies Weather The COVID-19 Storm
Building an employer brand is critical for all companies, but more so for newly set up technology centers. How will a strong employer brand help organizations weather the COVID-19 storm?
The COVID-19 Impact On BFS Industry – A Zinnov Study
A study on the impact of COVID-19 on the Banking and Financial Services Industry, its role in navigating through the current crisis, and how Digitalization will define the future of BFS firms.
Hyper Intelligent Automation Adoption In Billion-Dollar Large Enterprises
Hyper Intelligent Automation adoption is being driven by billion-dollar Large Enterprises in India. What are the key factors driving this adoption? How is India positioned relative to the world in terms of HIA adoption? How has COVID-19 affected this adoption across enterprises?
MSMEs Get A Leg-up From The Government To Become Self-reliant Amidst COVID-19
MSMEs are one of the most impacted because of COVID-19 induced lockdown. The Government boost for MSMEs through the stimulus package is a much-needed shot in the arm.
Challenges Faced By Small Medium Businesses During COVID-19 And The Road To Recovery
Small Medium Businesses (SMBs) were sucker-punched by COVID-19. How will SMBs overcome the key challenges that they are facing as a result of this crisis? What are the steps they can take to cushion the blow?
Setting Up Global Centers Of Excellence – The Remote Way
With travel restrictions in place, how can a company go about the process of remote offshore development center setup? Learn more here.
Building Business Resilience In The Time of Crisis
As the world settles into the new world order Enterprises and Service Providers are building Business Resilience to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s a detailed view on how COVID has impacted verticals and how businesses can navigate through this crisis.
Sales Transformation Playbook for Enterprise Software firms
Excerpts from an insightful discussion on how Enterprise Software leaders must approach sales transformation by leveraging the critical trifecta – customer focus, alliance ecosystem, and product strategy.
5 Big Questions About The Digital Mosaic Framework
Hear from an industry expert on how the Digital Mosaic framework can help Enterprises & ISVs to unlock competitive advantage and create business elasticity.
Indian SMBs – On The Road To Recovery From COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on Indian SMBs due to the lockdown has been tremendous. But concerted efforts from all stakeholders will help get SMBs back on their feet.
EngineeringNXT: The Fuel Needed By Enterprises For Scaling Innovation
An excerpt from a Fireside Chat at the recent Zinnov Confluence 2020 – US edition between leaders on how scaling innovation will be critical for organizations when it comes to creating phenomenal value for customers globally.
The Automotive Industry – Shifting Gears On The Other Side Of COVID-19
Our assessment of COVID-19 and the Automotive industry shows distinct demand vaporization. How can automakers come out stronger on the other side?
The COVID-19 Talent Trends That Organizations Need To Look Out For
An analysis of the COVID-19 talent trends, and the new skills and job roles that have emerged as a result of this situation.
The Role of AI In Mitigating COVID-19 And Its Impact
The role of AI in mitigating COVID-19 has been crucial. Here are 10 ways in which AI is helping companies and government bodies navigate through this crisis.
Technology Trends That Will Shape The Post-COVID Era
The role of technology in the fight against COVID-19 is going to be crucial. Here are the top eight technology trends that will shape the post-COVID era.
Innovation In GCoEs – The Why, What, And The How?
A compendium of insights on how organizations are fostering innovation in GCoEs through collaboration.
The Myth Of The Perfect Candidate
Does ‘the perfect candidate’ exist? Or is this a myth that organizations run after in their pursuit to fill critical job roles? Learn more here.
How To Run Digital Events And Conferences Successfully In The Time Of COVID-19
Digital events and conferences will be table stakes in a post-COVID-19 world. But running a successful digital event is no cake walk. Learn all about how Zinnov runs successful digital events and conferences in this whitepaper
RPA Use Cases – Leading The Battle Against COVID-19
RPA is at the forefront of accelerating the ‘flattening of the curve.’ Several new RPA use cases across industries are leading this battle against COVID-19.
Rethinking The Learning And Development Strategy Of The Current-Day organization
An article on how the job roles, the working models, and learning requirements have evolved, and how the learning and development strategy has followed suit to keep up with the disruption.
Remote Work – The Way Forward
The mindset, tools, and the skillsets required to orchestrate successful remote work outcomes in this age of Digital disruption.
Digital Defensibility: Business in the Time of COVID-19
Read this detailed report on building Digital Defensibility and navigating business in the time of COVID-19. The report analyzes impact of COVID across different key verticals.
Hyper Intelligent Automation – The New Avatar Of RPA
RPA as we know it is reinventing itself. It has donned a new avatar called the Hyper Intelligent Automation – a holistic end-to-end automation philosophy.
Private Equity Investments In The Enterprise Software Space
The Zinnov report on Private Equity Investments in the Enterprise Software space evaluated the US PE landscape with a specific focus on Enterprise Software, analyzing 2500+ PE transactions.
Migration To Microservices Architecture – A Miscellany Of Implementation Journeys
A first-hand account of migration journeys to Microservices-based architecture as shared by industry pioneers and start-up founders.
Riding the IOT Bandwagon: 6 Trends Defining Enterprise IOT Adoption
As Enterprises try to get on the IOT bandwagon, here are 6 defining Enterprise IOT adoption trends that point to new impending IOT opportunities in 2020.
Why Blockchain Technology Is Reaching Its Tipping Point
Blockchain technology has come a long way from bitcoins to companies exploring a wide variety of use cases. But what is the technology’s tipping poing?
Medical Devices Industry – R&D Spend And Talent Trends
The Medical Devices industry is undergoing a massive transformation due to digitalization. In light of this disruption, we analyzed R&D spend and talent trends.
Tapping into SMB Market Opportunities
The story of Small and Medium Business in India is shaping up to be one of cumulative growth, bringing with it USD 80-85 Bn digital opportunity for several technology ecosystem players.
4 Key Factors That Transformed The GCC Personas In 2019
Indian Global Capability Centers have rewritten their narratives. But what were the key factors that transformed the GCC ecosystem in 2019? Read more here.
Top 5 Trends That Shaped The Indian GCC Ecosystem In 2019
2019 was a year of transformation for GCCs in India. What were the top 5 trends that shaped the Indian GCC ecosystem? What did the GCCs do differently?
Building A Synthesized Global Organizational Culture
How a 32-year old travel company is constantly reinventing itself to be able to drive a global organizational culture across its global locations
Digital Engineering Services: A Market Snapshot
Top R&D spenders are investing in digital enablers to optimize manufacturing processes and new product development/ reengineering to meet two key business objectives – Customer Experience and Operational Excellence
Automation Implementation – A One-Size-Fits-All Or A Value-Based Approach?
The technology experts and the business leaders share interesting experiences from both the technology and the business facets of their RPA implementation journeys, at Zinnov’s Intelligent Automation Conference, 2019.
How Web Professionals Are Propelling The Digitalization Of Indian SMBs
Web professionals are playing a pivotal role in transforming Indian SMBs into digital SMBs. How are web pros doing it? Learn more here.
Setting Up An RPA COE – The What, The Why, The How
In this panel discussion, experts from across industries discuss their approach to setting up an RPA CoE, their journey, the challenges, and the successes.
Toronto – An Engineering Talent Hotspot in North America
An analysis of the key drivers and primary job families in Toronto, a city that is making heads turn because of its flourishing Engineering Talent Ecosystem.
Digital Disruptions In HealthTech Opening Up Opportunities For Service Providers
CES 2020 brought to the fore all the newest trends in Digital Healthcare. How can Service Providers capitalize on them?
Indian SMBs And Their Tryst With Digitalization
Small Medium Businesses in India are on their digitalization journey, but it is far from smooth. What are the bumps they are encountering on the way?
Zinnov-Intel Gender Diversity Benchmark Study 2019
This Zinnov-Intel Gender Diversity Benchmark study provides an in-depth view on how Indian companies can baseline key best practices to improve diversity.
CES 2020 – Technology Trends To Watch Out For
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the global stage of innovation. Here are 6 defining trends from CES 2020 that Enterprises & Service Providers need to watch out for.
What Is Growth Hacking? How Are Organizations Orchestrating It?
A summary of a panel discussion by the experts at Zinnov Confluence. An interesting compendium of insights on Growth Hacking, what worked and what did not work for organizations when they were trying to hack growth, whether Growth Hacking is a strategy or a mindset, etc.
How To Build An Effective Center Of Excellence
What are the key elements of a Center of Excellence (COE) framework that can help organizations build a CoE that is empowered and drives innovation?
6 Factors Propelling Small Medium Businesses In India
Small Medium Businesses (SMBs) are on the rise. What are the critical factors that are propelling this rise? How are SMBs evolving to become Digital SMBs?
What Makes Acqui-hiring An Effective Talent Acquisition Strategy
With the increasing paucity of skilled talent, Acqui-hiring is emerging as an effective talent acquisition strategy for organizations to get access to top-notch talent.
The Start-up Ecosystem In India – A Compelling Narrative
A detailed analysis of the state of the start-up ecosystem in India, based on the NASSCOM-Zinnov report on ‘Indian Tech Start-up ecosystem’.
Zinnov Zones 2019 for Engineering R&D Services
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How Are Organizations Winning Customer Loyalty?
A panel of experts discuss the various measures and approaches that organizations adopt to achieve customer loyalty.
Social Media Recruiting – A Talent Acquisition Approach To Reckon With
How is social media recruiting becoming a go-to talent acquisition approach? How are organizations increasingly hiring through social media and why?
India, The Epicenter Of Digital Innovation In Banking And Financial Services Space
The BFS space is being digitally disrupted just like every other vertical. But what is the biggest hindrance to digital innovation in Banking & Financial Services firms?
Innovation Vortexes – Global Center Of Excellence At The Core
A panel discussion by the leaders on how Global Centers of Excellence are powerhouses of innovation, and share insights on the various strategies and approaches that Enterprises adopt for setting up CoEs.
Customer Service RPA: Human-Robot Collaboration Best Practices (Part 2)
Scott Merritt, Vice President, Global Head of Automation & Marketing, Jacada, shares valuable insights on Customer Service RPA, its various use cases, and implementation challenges.
Intelligent Automation: From Adoption To Value Creation
RPA, intelligent automation, cognitive RPA are all part of mainstream conversation. But how can organizations derive value from adopting this technology? This excerpt from a recently concluded conference sheds light on the matter.
Customer Service Automation: Human-Robot Collaboration Best Practices (Part 1)
An insightful interaction with Scott Merritt of Jacada, on the current state, and future of Customer Service Automation, and the best practices in human-robot collaborations.
Why Gdansk Is The Next IT Talent Hub To Look Out For
Gdansk is Poland’s hidden gem with an abundance of IT talent. What are the factors conducive to propel this talent onto the globalization radar?
Identifying And Creating IOT Opportunities – A Guide For Service Providers
As enterprises rapidly explore newer IOT use cases, Service Providers need to proactively identify and create IOT opportunities to get a competitive edge.
Becoming An Employer Of Choice In A Competitive Landscape
Read Zinnov’s 8-pronged methodology to become an employer of choice and attract best-in-class talent in the ongoing digital talent war.
The New-Age Talent Strategies For A Never Normal Economy
A brief account of the various new-age talent strategies organizations adopt to stay ahead in the talent game, in an age where talent is becoming the core of sustainable businesses.
Why Your RPA Strategy Is Failing
Why are organizations tightrope walking through their RPA journeys? What are the inherent challenges of implementing RPA? How can organizations scale their RPA initiatives?
Digital SMBs – Key Pillar Of India’s Economy – 2019
This is a comprehensive view of the Indian SMB landscape, which covers key aspects like – The number of SMBs and their GDP contribution to India’s economy The current technology adoption by SMBs to enhance digital discoverability The transition from traditional SMBs to ‘Digital SMBs’ The impending opportunity owing to SMB digitalization The initiatives that … Continue reading Digital SMBs – Key Pillar Of India’s Economy – 2019
What Is Digital Dexterity? How Is It Gaining Momentum?
An excerpt from a panel discussion at Zinnov Confluence on the importance of Digital Dexterity, and how organizations are enhancing it.
How Can The Middle Management Become Thought Leaders
The ecosystem is evolving and so is the role of middle management. How can the middle management break the mold and become thought leaders?
Berlin – The AI Talent Hotspot in Europe
With numerous factors like Federal funding, digital initiatives, and collaborations with academia, playing to Berlin’s advantage, the city is emerging as an AI Talent hotspot in Europe.
Reskilling The Workforce To Stay Relevant
The experts in a panel discussion discussed the need for reskilling to remain relevant in this age of rapid disruptions.
IoT Implementation – The What, The Why, And The How
A synopsis of a Zinnov Confluence 2019 panel discussion by the experts on how organizations are unlocking the true value of IoT.
The Quintessential Digital Transformation Strategy For Large Enterprises
Large Enterprises, the backbone of the Indian economy, are being disrupted by digitalization. Will a robust digital transformation strategy help them scale?
How Do Hackathons Work – Hackathon Playbook
Hackathons are not just a 48-hour-long technology talent showcase; it is a premeditated strategy that has the potential to add long-term value to a company.
What Makes Czech Republic A Software Talent Hotspot
What makes Czech Republic a go-to technology and software talent hub? Is it the burgeoning start-up ecosystem or the ideal geographical location of the country?
The Future Of Work – Reskilling Is The Way Forward
An analysis of the future of work, the various factors that will revolutionize it, and the need for reskilling to stay relevant in the changing times.
Digital Transformation – The Driving Force For Large Enterprises In India
Public-listed Large Enterprises in India are witnessing slower growth in the recent years. However, razor sharp focus on digital transformation is turning the tide for these enterprises that are the backbone of the Indian economy.
What Makes Hungary The Top R&D Talent Hotspot In Eastern Europe
Hungary’s hunger to rise on the globalization chart has propelled it to become one of the top hotspots for R&D talent in Eastern Europe.
Why Unicorns Are Ruling The Roost In The Start-up Ecosystem
Unicorns are rewriting the rules of the game in the startup ecosystem, giving the traditional companies and enterprises a run for their money. What are the factors that are propelling the growth of unicorns?
Why Digital Engineering Will Fuel The Next Wave Of ER&D Growth
Core verticals as well as non-core verticals are increasing their Digital Engineering spend significantly, fueling the next wave of ER&D growth.
Why GCoE Accelerator Is The Perfect Scale Fast, Fail Fast Mechanism
Discover how the Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) Accelerator model helps companies build and rapidly scale their global delivery presence in a global location.
What Makes Amsterdam The Perfect Location For Offshore Company Setup
Besides beautiful canals and ubiquitous cycles, Amsterdam offers skilled technology talent. What else makes it perfect for offshore company setup?
Why Companies Must Look At Romania For IT Outsourcing Services
With more than 10K installed fresh STEM talent pool and 3.5K+ technology start-up talent pool, Romania is brimming with IT and Software talent making it an ideal location for IT Outsourcing services. Here are few more factors that are making Romania a go-to destination for outsourcing.
The Platform Playbook: How To Create A Successful Platform
How can organizations build successful platforms? How will platformization help accelerate businesses in the digital age? Here’s our playbook to build a successful platform.
Operations Cost Benchmarking: The Cost Of Adding Value To GCCs
What is the cost of operating GCCs in India? How have the costs across People, Infrastructure, Travel, Vendor, and Regulations fared in the last year? This operations cost benchmarking analysis gives a glimpse of operating global centers in India.
How Platform Play Is Powering Business Acceleration In The Digital Age
Every business is transforming into a platform-led business. But how will platform play power business acceleration in the digital age? What are the strategies that companies need to adopt to become platform-first businesses?
Digital Workspaces – A Talent Management Strategy
Implementation of Digital Workspaces is fast becoming an effective talent management strategy. Know how organizations are employing several strategies to accommodate new technologies and use cases of digital workspaces in talent branding, talent acquisition, talent management, and talent retention.
The Road Ahead For RPA: Trends That Will Shape Enterprises In 2019
Robotic Process Automation has become mainstream and many organizations are increasingly deploying them. What are the RPA trends that will shape enterprises?
Infrastructure Use Cases Of A Digital Workplace
Workplaces are getting a digital makeover to augment productivity, security, and flexibility. What are some of the infrastructure use cases of digital workplaces that are being rapidly adopted by companies? What are the technologies that are steering the future of work?
Product Information Management Is Next On The Digital Agenda For Enterprises
As many enterprises embark on their digital transformation journeys, Product Information Management is next on their agenda. Know what PIM is and the importance of content digitization.
RPA Trends And Market Analysis
A snapshot of the latest RPA trends and market insights that will shape the future of technology and businesses by driving cost and strategic benefits
4 Key Factors Propelling India To The Top Of The Globalization Chart
What are the key factors that have propelled India to the top of the globalization chart? How have these factors helped India remain the favored destination for technology MNCs to set up their global centers?
The 6 Key Priorities Of Enterprise Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation is an integral part of every company’s strategy. It enables enterprises to build a moat against digital disruptions. Know more here.
Decoding Israel’s Innovation Recipe
What makes the Israelis tick? What are the attributes of Israeli culture that make it a thriving innovation ecosystem?
Platform X: Powering Business Acceleration In The Digital Age
Platforms have become ubiquitous and is changing the way enterprises conduct businesses.
Digital Skill Transformation Strategies To Tap Into The Technology Trends
Why do companies need a robust digital skill transformation strategy for the rapid adoption of latest technology trends like AI/ML, Blockchain, IoT, RPA etc.?
7 Technology Trends Unlocking The Future
What are the latest technology trends that are helping organizations boost their digital journey, power agility, and democratize innovation?
Why Do You Need A Hub-Satellite-Outpost Strategy To Win The Globalization Game?
A scattered global R&D footprint can lead to operational and strategic challenges. Here’s how Hub-Satellite-Outpost Framework can help.
Why India Is All Set To Become An Early 5G Technology Adopter
India, which has historically been a telecom laggard, is all set to become an early adopter of 5G technology. What are the factors which have enabled this?
5G Technology: The Future Of Connectivity
5G technology is all anyone seems to talk about. How is the stage being set for 5G adoption?
Poland – The Engineering And Technology Talent Hotspot To Look Out For
A snapshot of the Poland engineering talent landscape, making a case for why it’s a technology hotspot that needs to be on globalizing companies’ list.
Why Is A Machine Learning CoE Called The Heart Of An Intelligent Organization?
A Machine Learning Center of Excellence is the heart of an intelligent organization. What makes it such? This transcript provides some insights.
Eastern Europe – A Go-To Destination For Offshore Center Setup
Why do companies need to look at Eastern European countries for offshore center setup? What makes Eastern Europe a technology talent hotspot?
How Corporates Can Leverage Their CSR Corpus To Fuel Social Innovation
By leveraging innovative ways, corporates can now spend their CSR corpus to fuel social innovation, which has social as well as business impact.
How GCCs Can Create An Innovation Hot Streak Through Effective Collaboration
Corporate innovation is not an option but an opportunity. Global Capability Centers need to look beyond the cost paradigm and focus on building new products with the enviable blend of talent, start-ups, and the market available in India.
How To Leverage RPA For HR Automation
HR automation will transform the way HR professionals function. RPA in HR will free up their bandwidth for higher value, strategic work.
Digital Engineering – Driving Growth In The ER&D Marketplace
Engineering R&D organizations are upping their Digital Engineering spend, signaling a shift in the growth of the ER&D marketplace. What does this mean for SPs?
Technology Trends And Opportunities For Service Providers
CES 2019 will influence the technology trends and opportunities for Service Providers for the coming year. What are the major trends and opportunities?
Why Mentoring Is Key To Innovation
Corporate mentorship programs are key to innovation; however, mentoring is a two-way street that has at its core an open mindset and mutual trust.
Digital Workspaces – Taking Workspaces A Notch Higher
With digital taking over the world, workspaces are being transformed into truly digital workspaces that augment employees’ engagement and productivity.
IoT – Internet Of Talent? Why Building A Cohesive IoT Talent Strategy Is Crucial
IoT talent is niche enough that organizations are struggling to scale their IoT initiatives. Here’s why building a cohesive IoT talent strategy is key.
5 Key Strategies To Win At Digital Transformation
Though many organizations embark on the Digital Transformation journey, only a few succeed. What are the key strategies to will help the organizations win?
Navigating Digital Transformation: The Pitfalls, The Strategies, The Outcomes
The digital era has leaders of Engineering R&D organizations coping with digital transformation. How can they lead by being proactive rather than reactive?
Navigating Digital Transformation
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT In this digital era, how are leaders of Engineering and R&D organizations coping with digital transformation? What are the operational and cultural challenges that these organizations need to overcome? What are the newer skillsets that need to be nurtured in ER&D organizations to navigate digital transformation successfully? This presentation by Pari Natarajan, … Continue reading Navigating Digital Transformation
Are GICs Winning The Digital Talent War?
The digital talent war is ongoing, with ER&D organizations jostling for the limited pie of available skilled talent. What role do GICs play in this war?
Pursuit & Prejudice – Why Are Corporate-Start-up Collaborations Non-negotiable Today?
To stay relevant and survive, corporates must overcome their prejudices and take a proactive approach to innovation through corporate startup collaborations.
Zinnov Zones 2018 for IoT Technology Services
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Let’s Talk Change! Change Communication Through R&D Transformation
For the success of Global Engineering Transformation, change communication is key. It is an approach to communicate change in an organization in an effective manner.
How Can Corporate Programs Improve The Odds Of Effective Start-up Collaboration?
What are the key success factors that improve the odds of corporate – start-up collaboration programs? What is success in this scenario? We outline it here.
IoT Technology And Services Market Landscape – The Opportunities, The Challenges, And The Future
The latest Zinnov Zones IoT Technology and Services rating provides a bird’s eye view of the IoT market landscape and the opportunities therein for Service Providers.
Yours Digitally, Workspace.
The future of work lies in Digital Workspaces and it is important for companies to understand its use cases and benefits to be able to infuse digital in their workspaces.
The Perfect Storm – 5 Factors Driving Disruptions In The Technology Ecosystem
The technology ecosystem is in a state of flux, owing to the digital disruptions. What are the top 5 factors driving these disruptions?
Why LGBTQ+ Inclusion In The Workplace Is A Business Imperative
LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace is no longer just a PR exercise, but a business imperative. Here’s how LGBTQ inclusion affects the bottom line.
Through The Looking Glass: The AI/ML Talent Hotspots
Though organizations are taking up multiple AI/ML initiatives, numerous challenges hinder their scale. How is the dearth of AI/ML talent affecting them?
Creating An Effective Point Of View – What Distinguishes A Great Leader From A Good One
What sets apart a great leader from a good one? A unique point of view that helps in building a business case.
10 Levers Of Success To Build An Effective Center Of Excellence
10 key levers that organizations need to incorporate to build a successful and effective Center of Excellence.
What Is A Center Of Excellence And Why Should Organizations Set It Up?
What is a Center Of Excellence (CoE)? Why should organizations set up CoEs? Know how CoEs can help organizations stay ahead by setting up CoEs.
So, You Think You Can Innovate? (Part II)
There are many GCoE innovation programs. But there exist certain operational challenges that need to be addressed for them to be a success.
So, You Think You Can Innovate? (Part I)
There are plenty of GCoE innovation programs. However, there exist certain challenges that are a function of global and local leadership involvement. How to turn them into opportunities?
Problem, Technology, Collaboration – What Businesses Should Take Away From The Thai Cave Rescue Operation
The Thai Cave rescue operation was a true amalgamation of new age technologies, a common goal, and the spirit of collaboration. Here’s what businesses can take away from this truly heroic rescue operation.
The X Factor – India’s Secret Ingredients
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT What are the X Factors that Indian R&D centers can leverage to succeed in the disruptive ecosystem that they operate in? How can these centers become transformation hubs for the parent organizations? How can leaders change the narrative going forward and how will the X factors come into play? This presentation by … Continue reading The X Factor – India’s Secret Ingredients
Modernization Of Digital Enterprises AI At The Core
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Despite many advancements in technology, why do AI/ML initiatives stagnate in the pilot stage for a long time? How can organizations scale these initiatives and steer businesses on the road to a data- and science-driven approach to enterprise decision-making? This presentation by Hardik Tiwari, Principal Manager for Products, Zinnov, provides insights into … Continue reading Modernization Of Digital Enterprises AI At The Core
Zinnov Zones Media & Technology
Zinnov Zones for Media & Technology is an annual rating from Zinnov that evaluates Global Technology Services companies in their prowess across Broadcasting, New Media, Education, Entertainment among other sub-verticals.
The First 100 Days Of A New GIC – The Key Priorities For A Global Center Head
How crucial are the first 100 days of a new Global In-house Center for a Global Center Head? What can you learn from Lithium’s Jay Bhow’s journey so far?
India Domain Name Report 2018
India Domain Name Report 2018 covers all aspects of the Domain Name Industry in India and its evolution in the last 18 months.
Private Equity Firms And The Vendor Management Conundrum (Part II)
Private Equity firms look out for cost optimization techniques for their portfolio companies. How does a consolidated vendor management system help? Here’s how.
Private Equity Firms And The Vendor Management Conundrum (Part I)
Private Equity firms face a conundrum of an inefficient vendor management system. What are the challenges faced by the PE firms in vendor management? Is there a solution to optimize this relationship?
Why Organizations Need To Rethink Their Diversity & Inclusion Agenda
Diversity and inclusion is a key area that organizations need to focus on. How are they keeping pace with the evolving needs of a diverse workforce?
How Valuable Is The Captive Center For The HQ? Can This Value Be Quantified?
How valuable is the global center for the HQ? Is there a way to measure the latter’s dependency on the former? That’s where Global Engineering helps.
Managed Hosting Services: The Players, The Trends, The Future
From the evolution of Managed Hosting Services to the players in the space, the trends that shape the market, and the way forward, we explore it all here.
Zurich, The Quietly Emerging Machine Learning Hotspot
The medieval city of Zurich has quietly emerged as the Machine Learning hotspot in the recent years. What makes it so attractive and vibrant for ML talent?
The Wake-up Call That R&D Leaders Need
R&D spending has seen a steady increase over the years. However, making SMARTER investments is the key to a sustained optimization strategy.
Staying Relevant In The Age Of AI
With the advent of Artificial Intelligence in HR function, how can HR professionals stay relevant?
Why Managing The New Age “Digital Employee” Experience Is Imperative For Organizations
Digital workplaces where digital employee engagement is a reality, is not a thing of the future, but need to happen now, today, in organizations.
Why The Medical Devices Industry Is Reinventing Itself
The medical devices industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, with tech giants and start-ups giving stiff competition to OEMs. Learn how to capitalize on this shift.
How Automation Is Giving Product Engineering A New Lease On Life
Here’s why organizations need to transform their product engineering through automation and why it’s imperative to make this pivot as early as possible.
Global Engineering 2.0
Global Engineering 2.0 is the strategic approach to rebalance an organization’s current R&D footprint to support business objectives & enable newer investments.
Why Your Global Engineering Strategy Needs A Rethink
Companies that navigate and respond to the dynamic market motions do so by outlining a robust global engineering strategy. Here’s why it’s imperative.
From Ideas To Outcome: How Persistent Is Helping Enterprises With Their IoT Journey
The convergence of disruptive technologies and rapidly-evolving business models is accelerating IoT adoption in enterprises. How is Persistent helping enterprises in this journey?
Why Do I Need Product Management Again? A Case For Product Management In Indian GICs
Product management plays a pivotal role by acting as the intersection between engineering, the business, and the customer. But why are GICs not focusing on the growth of the PM function?
USA-India-Israel Collaboration Report 2018
Innovation has been a key driver for growth of the 3 nations – USA, India and Israel. In the report, we analyze the unique characteristics demonstrated by these leading economies with respect to innovation and the possible synergies that exist.
India Start-up Ecosystem – Traversing the Maturity Cycle
India Start-up Ecosystem You can access the whole report HERE
Decoding The Employee Crèche Mandate: An Employer’s Implementation Guide
With the Government laying down the law to set up crèches at the workplace for employees, here’s an employer’s implementation guide.
Neurotechnology – A Modern Day Angle To ‘Mind Over Matter’
A world where humans can control devices with only their mind – this is not sci-fi but Neurotechnology, that is making rapid strides in healthcare.
The Changing Face Of The Finance Function: An India GIC Perspective
The Finance function in India GICs is evolving and navigating through disruptions. Is this a good thing or something to be worried about?
GST’s Impact On IT Services – A Bitter Pill, But Does It Cure?
With GST in full effect, how will it impact the IT Services industry? Here’s how the new tax regime of GST on IT Services will impact the industry.
Blockchain 101- A Beginner’s Guide
What is Blockchain? Is it just a buzzword or is it poised to disrupt the current technological landscape? Here’s a beginner’s guide to Blockchain 101.
How Startups Are Driving An IoT Revolution
The industrial IoT segment is predicted to become all pervasive by 2020, with startups poised to disrupt incumbents.
IoT as a Service – A Game Changer?
Do Service Providers need to jump on the IoT as a Service bandwagon? Is it the game changer that Service Providers need in the changing technology landscape?
Will APIs Mimic The Cloud?
Microservices are driving next-generation growth in technology companies. A stringent strategy is needed to derive maximum benefits out of it.
The Times They Are a-Changing: How The IT Industry Can Turn The VUCA TIDE
Declining RPE, emerging technologies & protectionism are some of the key factors creating a VUCA tide in the IT industry. How to turn the tide?
The Rise of Global In-House Centers: A Case Study Approach
About the authors: Adithi Raju & Vaibhav Gupta are Management Consultants at Zinnov with the Engineering Excellence team.
Leadership in the Time of Technological Turmoil
About the author(s): On the eve of #ZinnovConfluence, Anita Ganti wrote on Leadership in these testing times. She is Senior Vice President…
10 Ways In Which Everyday Commerce Will Transform Forever
About the author(s) : In the 10th year of #ZinnovConfluence, on the eve of the event, PayPal wrote about 10 ways Commerce is going to…
Customer experience (CX) as the focal point for the journey to digital
About the author(s) : Nischay Mittal is an Engagement Lead with Zinnov’s Digital practice
Automotive R&D in China and the road ahead
About the author(s) : Rishabh Saraswat is a Management Consultant at Zinnov with the DRAUP Platform team
Big data analytics: How Decision Moments is leading the charge
About the author(s) : Nischay Mittal is an Engagement Lead in Zinnov’s Digital practice
Reviewing Innominds’ Advanced Analytics Solution Platform — iFusion
About the reviewer : #ZinnovDigital is Zinnov’s Digital Transformation Practice which advises on areas such as Digital Sourcing Advisory…
Reinventing the India GIC Roadmap of a Global Automobile Major
About the authors: Adithi Raju & Vaibhav Gupta are Management Consultants at Zinnov with the Engineering Excellence team.
A Retail Giant Builds a Sustainable GIC that Delivers Innovations In-Line with their R&D Roadmap
About the authors: Adithi Raju & Vaibhav Gupta are Management Consultants at Zinnov with the Engineering Excellence team.
A Case Study into a Global Merchandise Retailer’s Efforts to Build Capacity at their Bengaluru GIC
About the authors: Adithi Raju & Vaibhav Gupta are Management Consultants at Zinnov with the Engineering Excellence team.
Donald Trump: Not as bad a news for the outsourcing industry
About the author: Vaibhav Gupta is a Management Consultant at Zinnov who works with the Engineering Excellence team.
Should Uber build cars? – May be Not!
About the author: Ashwin Ballambettu Pai is an Associate Director at Zinnov with the Global Engineering Service Provider Practice.
Smart Appliances : Whitepaper
The whitepaper discusses the Disruptions, Proliferation and Challenges in the Smart Appliances Industry
Why API strategy matters
About the author: Siddharth Jhawar is a Management Consultant at Zinnov with the Engineering Excellence team.
Emerging Automotive Silicon Valley of Middle East — Israel
Waze, TowerSec, Mobileye, Softwheel, Argus, Redbend, Cognitens and many more sensational new age automotive startups, are all based out of Silicon Valley.
Moving Towards being a XaaS enterprise
About the author: Vivek Gupta is a Management Consultant at Zinnov with the Engineering Excellence team.
Conversations Wars (Part 2) — What does the future look like?
Continued from Part 1 of the Conversations Wars series which talks about the overall landscape of conversational products and the higher…
The AI push to CRM: Why AI is a major driver for next phase of growth in CRM market
AI or Artificial Intelligence needs no introduction. Thousands of research articles, blogs, and papers have been published on the…
Business Continuity Planning
BCP is fast becoming an important consideration for organizations
Captive vs Service Provider : A Zero Sum Game?
About the author: Sidhant Rastogi is a Partner at Zinnov and leads the Global Engineering Service Provider practice.
Global In-house site contribution and value analysis
Metrics to measure the value that can be added from a GIC
Emerging locations in R&D Engineering : Automotive
Insights on R&D Engineering global locations in Automotive sector
Review of Infogain’s Test Automation Platform — ITAS
About the reviewer : #ZinnovDigital is Zinnov’s Digital Transformation Practice which advises on areas such as Digital Sourcing Advisory…
Review of Digité’s Visual Lean Project Management software – SwiftKanban
As organizations move towards becoming leaner and striving to deliver high quality products and services — the Kanban method offers a…
