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.
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 skill sets 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
Zinnov’s study titled, “Private Equity Investments in the Enterprise Software space,” evaluated the US Private Equity (PE) landscape, with a specific focus on Enterprise Software, analyzing 2500+ PE transactions including buyouts, growth capital investments, and add-on acquisitions in Enterprise Software in the last five years across the United States. For each transaction, Zinnov has investigated … Continue reading Private Equity Investments In The Enterprise Software Space
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?
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
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, CEO, Zinnov, outlines … 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.
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
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 Pari Natarajan, CEO, … Continue reading The X Factor – India’s Secret Ingredients
Modernization Of Digital Enterprises AI At The Core
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 attracting and retaining … 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…
Conversations Wars (Part 1)— the fight for the right product!
About the author: Vignesh Balagopalakrishnan is a Management Consultant at Zinnov who works with the Engineering Excellence team…
R&D Engineering Hotspots – Bay Area Analysis
Location analysis insights on R&D Engineering Hotspots with a specific look at the Bay Area.
State of the India HR Industry
Infographic depicts the maturity and state of current Indian HR Industry…
“Google is coming!” — The Game of Autonomous Cars
“Google is coming!” — The Automotive Industry has been hearing this since 2009, the year the Self Driving Car Project was announced. Autonomous Cars are the most discussed topic in the industry right now and we were curious about what is happening with the Self Driving Car Project. We pulled out some data from Zinnov’s Global Engineering … Continue reading “Google is coming!” — The Game of Autonomous Cars
The Agile imperative for enterprises and how Service Providers can help
World economies are more connected than ever before. One only needs to look at the recent Brexit vote and the financial mayhem caused by it across global national stock exchanges to fully understand the extent of globalisation and interdependence between economies and firms today. Globalisation has opened up enterprises to a wide variety of external … Continue reading The Agile imperative for enterprises and how Service Providers can help