It’s one of the most ambitious and important projects an organization can undertake to future-proof its operations. It’s also become a key differentiator in which companies will merely survive and which will truly thrive in the years ahead. We’re talking about a “digital core transformation,” and it is a truly massive undertaking. That’s why IDC created the “Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure Awards” -- a way of recognizing organizations that have demonstrated innovation and excellence in ...
Mar 15, 2022•33 min
For the better part of the past 50 years, it’s been purely a pipe dream for most CIOs: the ability to make everything available everywhere, any time, and from any device. But that promise is finally within reach thanks to a dramatic transition that’s happening before our very eyes, as businesses move away from traditional hardware, software, and data services into a world of autonomous operations, ubiquitous deployment, and cloud-centric technologies. This episode of Future Enterprise, proudly p...
Nov 11, 2021•31 min
It seems like a simple concept. How do companies get products and services from one point to another as effectively as possible? In this episode of ‘Future of Industry Ecosystems,’ we unpack that seemingly innocent idea and unravel the complex web of logistics, processes, and interdependent industries that shape our world. Companies and organizations have had to rapidly evolve to meet the demands of their customers, and those that have learned to manage their ecosystems around them well are stil...
Oct 08, 2021•31 min
They’re questions that can keep even the most savvy of business leaders awake at night:: Which decisions can be left to AI and which ones still require humans? How is the role of middle management set to evolve in the years ahead? How can I foster a culture that embraces creative destruction? You’ll find the answers and much, much more, on this episode of Future Enterprise, proudly presented by IDC. To discuss The Future of Operations, host Joe Pucciarelli, Group Vice President and IT Executive ...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min
In our high-tech world, it’s become both a crucial consideration and a potential competitive differentiator for any business: the way you engage with your customers. Gone are the days when things like product function and price were the key criteria behind purchasing decisions -- today, brands compete for loyalty based on the experience the customer receives, and that battle is only going to get more competitive in the months and years ahead. On this episode of Future Enterprise, proudly present...
Jun 30, 2021•29 min
In the ranking of agenda items for CEOs, they used to sit at the bottom of the priority list -- then came the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, connectivity programs are seen as one of the top three strategic elements for business leaders in the months and years ahead. And for good reason. On this episode of Future Enterprise, host Joe Puciarelli, Group Vice President and IT Executive Advisor at IDC, dives into a timely and relatable topic; The Future of Connectedness. With the help of Angela Yochem, th...
Jun 07, 2021•29 min
It’s something that’s been considered a business and technology priority for organizations for a while now, but has taken on an even greater urgency in the wake of several high-profile security breaches, like the recent Solar Winds intrusion: trust. On this episode of Future Enterprise, join host Joe Pucciarelli, Group Vice President and IT Executive Advisor at IDC, as he explores The Future of Trust with the help of Nathan Rogers, the CIO of SAIC, and IDC’s Program Vice President, Security and ...
May 26, 2021•30 min
The future of work is remote, and the hybrid workforce is here to stay. But what exactly will this look like? In this episode of Future Enterprise, host Joe Pucciarelli of IDC speaks with Holly Muscolino, Research VP at IDC, and David Behen, VP and CIO of La-Z-Boy, about emergent trends in the post-COVID workplace. From intelligent digital workspaces powered by strategic analytics to digital co-workers, remote payroll, and virtual happy hour, how companies create space for collaboration and moni...
Dec 04, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
IDC defines “digital innovation” as an organization’s ability to rapidly develop its own software to reshape their industry with digital and digitally-enhanced products, services, and experiences. Take the trucking industry, where conventional logistics are meeting the demands of tomorrow through increased digitization and software analytics. On this episode of Future Enterprise, Julie Ragland, Senior VP and CIO at Navistar Incorporated, and Al Gillen, group VP Software Development and Open Sour...
Dec 03, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We all know data-driven intelligence is the new currency, and those who use it well can gain a competitive advantage. But in a sea of information, how do companies learn to pay attention to the right kind data, in the right way? IDC defines ‘future of intelligence’ as an organization's capacity to learn combined with its ability to synthesize and apply the resulting insights at scale. In this episode of Future Enterprise, host Joe Pucciarelli -- Group VP and IT Executive Advisor at IDC -- will t...
Dec 02, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
There you were -- minding your own business -- when 2020 came knocking. In light of the new economic reality caused by COVID, future-focused leadership has never been more important. Which is why IDC is pleased to bring you Future Enterprise, a new podcast for business and tech executives, aimed at helping you leverage technology to achieve innovative, disruptive, and productive business outcomes. The series features in-depth conversations about emergent trends in work, intelligence, and digital...
Dec 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1