Business Chief USA October 2019

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other meet-ups in the industry is
invaluable when it comes to being
in the know and being prepared.
Second, invest in updating infrastructure.
All emerging technologies
will need sound and secure platforms
and systems.
Third, make sure everyone in the
organisation is on board with moving
forward. Build a culture conducive to
change and progress. Articulate the
benefits of automating processes,
saving dollars, operating more efficiently,
and recognise and reward
efforts. Bring on external partners,
business and technology consultants,
and leverage their expertise. Make
sure to bring line of business managers
into the process.
Build diversity into your staff. Your
team should be as diverse as your
customer base. Seek new and diverse
perspectives and experiences to
foster a culture of innovation.
Finally, when it comes to innovation
and new and emerging technologies,
consult with your trusted technology
partners. The best tech partners are
the ones that truly understand your
business – the products or services
you sell, the customers and markets
“TECHNOLOGY IS
DRIVING ALL
BUSINESSES,
INDUSTRIES AND
GOVERNMENTS”
—
Nancy Hammervik,
Executive Vice President,
Industry Relations, CompTIA
you serve, and the short and longterm
goals you have for business
growth. Equipped with these insights,
a technology provider can make
informed recommendations on the
technology options that make the
most sense for a business, today
and into the future.
Aside from the tech mentioned in
the Top 10 report, what do you view
as the most influential established
technologies at present?
For me it’s all about IoT and Big Data –
OCTOBER 2019