Project-driven organizations face a different set of challenges than other business models. Each project is unique and customized, and importantly, temporary. Elements of business that may be standardized and automated in other sectors are less predictable in project-driven businesses. Project-driven businesses likely use many more applications and third-party tools to estimate, define scope, and manage…
Is your company ready for a state-of-the-art field service management solution? Dynamics 365 for Field Service can empower your technicians to function more efficiently. I’ve identified five signs that can help you realize it’s time to take the next steps with Connected Field Service. Before we analyze these signs further, we need to understand what…
Digital transformation is no one-size-fits-all affair. DX use cases, strategies, and processes vary dramatically between verticals — and these differences have major implications. In this blog post, we’ll look at digital transformation from the perspective of the different industries we serve.
The CFO sits in the sweet spot where finance meets strategic planning. They're perfectly positioned to fuel growth and meaningful, sustained change through digital investments. In this guide, we'll discuss six ways digital transformation has changed the CFO role, and what that means for companies moving forward.
There’s no denying that distributors face an awful lot of pressure. But – the flip side of this is, the industry has been slow to embrace digitalization – which means, distributors that can manage to nail their DX strategies ASAP will be poised to win for years to come.
Here, we outline some of the key ways distributors are using technology to achieve their most critical objectives.
What are cloud governance antipatterns? Antipatterns usually start out as well-intentioned ideas that seem like the right move, but they actually end up preventing an organization from realizing their cloud adoption goals. Assuming you have all the information needed to make a decision – that’s an antipattern. No organization ever starts their cloud journey without…
It doesn’t matter how big, small, or impactful the proposed change, getting stakeholders on-board will always be the first major hurdle you face in your transformation journey. Now, the problem is, change is something that people tend to fear and actively avoid. Unless you can put employees at ease and prove your “big idea” is…
Digital transformation isn’t something you get to opt out of because it’s difficult, expensive, or you just don’t feel like dealing with it right now. Skip the harrowing journey and your business dies. Commit to transformation, and well, the odds aren’t much better — the path to DX success is riddled with potentially fatal pitfalls.…
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate to such an extent that cloud transformation is the catalyst for digital transformation. It’s what enables orgs to leverage big data, embrace new ways of working, pounce on emerging opportunities, and pivot in response to new requirements. On-premises systems and legacy tech don’t just slow digital transformations…
There’s no official digital transformation framework or guide you can follow to achieve X or Y critical outcome. But – there are a few things successful “transformers” tend to have in common. For example, they look at the overall perspective, while maintaining focus on a specific goal. They give workers what they need to handle…
