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Event Report: Retailers Navigate Exponential Tech Amidst New Business Model Shifts #NRF2019

Event Report: Retailers Navigate Exponential Tech Amidst New Business Model Shifts #NRF2019

By R "Ray" Wang on January 19, 2019

Retail Innovation Continues To Improve As Budgets And Margin Grow Over 40,000 attendees gathered at Jacob Javitz convention center in New York City for the annual big show (see Figure 1.) The show kicked off with a keynote from BJ’s Wholesale Club Chairman, President, and CEO Chris Baldwin. Chris conveyed the impact of retail on […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged #NRF2019, 2019, Apps Strategy, best practices, Business Transformation, C-Suite, CDO, CEO, CFO, Chief Collaboration Officer, Chief Creative Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief executive officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief information officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief People Officer, Chief procurement officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Security Officer, Chief Service Officer, Chief Technology Officer, CHRO, CIO, Cloud, Cloud Computing, CMO, Constellation Research, COO, CRM, Digital Business, Digital Disruption, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, DigitalBiz, digitaltransformation, enterprise applications, enterprise apps, Enterprise apps strategy, enterprise software, event report, experience management, google, google cloud platform, growth, innovation, jump start growth, Leadership, microsoft, Microsoft Azure, National Retail Federation, R “Ray” Wang;, rwang0, Software Insider, SoftwareInsider, The Big Show, trends

Research Report: Improving Go-to-Market Results with Constellation’s ACF

Research Report: Improving Go-to-Market Results with Constellation’s ACF

By R "Ray" Wang on January 16, 2019

Apply the Account Categorization Framework to Succeed in Account-Based Strategies An account-based strategy model needs to focus on re-establishing relationships. With a very-well-defined list of business-to-business contacts, the go-to-market strategy requires a disciplined approach to re-engage with customers. Unfortunately, most field organizations are saddled with tech-laden complexity. Constellation Research suggests that clients put human relationships […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts, Technology / Software, Trends & Concepts | Tagged account based strategy, account categorization framework, Apps Strategy, best practices, Business Transformation, C-Suite, CDO, CEO, CFO, Chief Collaboration Officer, Chief Creative Officer, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief executive officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief information officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief People Officer, Chief procurement officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Security Officer, Chief Service Officer, Chief Technology Officer, CHRO, CIO, CMO, Constellation Research, COO, CRM, Digital Business, Digital Disruption, digital marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, DigitalBiz, digitaltransformation, enterprise applications, enterprise apps, Enterprise apps strategy, enterprise software, experience management, growth, innovation, jump start growth, Leadership, R “Ray” Wang;, Research Report, rwang0, sales, sales effectiveness, sales strategies, Software Insider, SoftwareInsider, trends, vendor strategy

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News Analysis: Rumors On Apple’s Foray Into Cars “Project Titan”

By R "Ray" Wang on February 16, 2015

 Project Titan May Put Apple Into The Auto Business The February 13th, 2015 Wall Street Journal story spotlighted many of the rumors around the developments behind Apple going into the car business.   Framed around challenging Tesla Motors, the story discussed how the Cupertino juggernaut may be putting together an Apple branded electric vehicle.  Vice […]

Posted in Technology / Software | Tagged #techoptimization, 2015, apple, Apple Car Play, Apple Health Kit, Apple Home KIt, Apple Pay, Apple Watch Kit, Auto, best practices, Business Transformation, BYOD, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief information officer, Chief Marketing Officer, CHRO, CIO, CoIT, CoIT and the New CSuite, Constellation Research, Customer Experience, CXO, CXP, digital, Digital Business, Digital Marketing Transformation, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, DigitalBiz, digitaltransformation, disruptive, disruptive business models, disruptive technologies, Disruptive technology, electric vehicles, enterprise mobile, Enterprise Mobile Management, future of work, iCar, mass personalization, Mass Personalization At Scale, mobile, Mobile Biz, Mobile OS, Mobile strategy, mobility, News Analysis, R "Ray" Wang;, rwang0, Software Insider, SoftwareInsider, Technology Optimization, user strategy, vendor strategy

Research Preview: Digital Transformation Services Take Center Stage For 2015

Research Preview: Digital Transformation Services Take Center Stage For 2015

By R "Ray" Wang on February 9, 2015

Constellation State Of The State Report: Digital Transformation Services Take Center Stage For 2015 The latest Constellation Research state of the state report explores the impact of digital transformation on the services front. As so many different pieces of the digital transformation space come together, Constellation believes that the Digital Transformation Services category is set […]

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Trends: 9 Actions to Consider Before 2015 For Digital Transformation

Trends: 9 Actions to Consider Before 2015 For Digital Transformation

By R "Ray" Wang on December 23, 2014

Digital Strategy From The Analysts At Constellation Research Constellation’s year end checklist offers suggestions designed to enable you to take control of your digital strategy in 2015. Consider these actions to ensure you dominate digital disruption in the new year. 1. Matrix Commerce: Scrub your data By Guy Courtin When it comes to Matrix Commerce, […]

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Research Report: Inside The 2015 Boardroom Priorities (Parts 1 & 2)

Research Report: Inside The 2015 Boardroom Priorities (Parts 1 & 2)

By R "Ray" Wang on December 17, 2014

Boardrooms In Market Leader And Fast Follower Organizations Rapidly Take Action To Address the Digital Chasm Ahead Constellation Research surveyed over 200 CXO’s and identified 10 board room priorities for 2015. As anticipated, digital transformation has emerged as a significant board room topic and market leaders and fast followers seek guidance on what elements are […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged #techoptimization, 2014, application development, Apps Strategy, Architecture, best practices, board room, Business Transformation, BYOD, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief information officer, Chief Marketing Officer, CHRO, CIO, Cloud, Cloud Computing, CoIT, CoIT and the New CSuite, Constellation Research, Customer Experience, CXO, CXP, Digital Marketing Transformation, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, DigitalBiz, digitaltransformation, disruptive, disruptive business models, disruptive technologies, Disruptive technology, enterprise applications, enterprise apps, Enterprise apps strategy, Enterprise Business Apps, Enterprise Business Apps Vendors, enterprise mobile, Enterprise Mobile Management, enterprise software, enterprise strategy, five generations of mobile, future of work, mass personalization, Mass Personalization At Scale, mobile, Mobile Biz, mobile device management, mobile enterprise, Mobile Management, Mobile OS, Mobile strategy, mobility, Monday's Musings, R "Ray" Wang;, research, Research Report, rwang0, Software Insider, SoftwareInsider, strategy, Technology Optimization, user strategy, vendor strategy | 1 Response

News Analysis: Inside the First Industry-Specific Mobile Apps by the IBM MobileFirst for Apple iOS Partnership

News Analysis: Inside the First Industry-Specific Mobile Apps by the IBM MobileFirst for Apple iOS Partnership

By R "Ray" Wang on December 10, 2014

The IBM-Apple Partnership Achieves First Milestones On December 10th, IBM and Apple announced the first wave of industry-specific enterprise solutions as part of the IBM MobileFirst for iOS applications.   In a meeting with Fred Balboni, IBM’s general manager of the Apple partnership; and Jeremy Butcher, Apple Marketing and Strategy, Constellation received an update on the […]

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged #techoptimization, 2014, application development, Apps Strategy, Architecture, best practices, Business Transformation, BYOD, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief information officer, Chief Marketing Officer, CHRO, CIO, Cloud, Cloud Computing, CoIT, CoIT and the New CSuite, Constellation Research, Customer Experience, CXO, CXP, Digital Marketing Transformation, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, DigitalBiz, digitaltransformation, disruptive, disruptive business models, disruptive technologies, Disruptive technology, enterprise applications, enterprise apps, Enterprise apps strategy, Enterprise Business Apps, Enterprise Business Apps Vendors, enterprise mobile, Enterprise Mobile Management, enterprise software, enterprise strategy, five generations of mobile, future of work, mass personalization, Mass Personalization At Scale, mobile, Mobile Biz, mobile device management, mobile enterprise, Mobile Management, Mobile OS, Mobile strategy, mobility, Monday's Musings, R "Ray" Wang;, rwang0, Software Insider, SoftwareInsider, Technology Optimization, user strategy, vendor strategy | 1 Response

News Analysis: Adobe EchoSign’s Electronic Signatures Goes 100% Mobile

News Analysis: Adobe EchoSign’s Electronic Signatures Goes 100% Mobile

By R "Ray" Wang on September 29, 2014

Frictionless Signatures Key To Matrix Commerce Success On September 16th, 2014, Adobe EchoSign announced native mobile e-signature capability for iOS and Android devices.  While EchoSign has been in the cloud for some time, the native capability in mobile allows over 37 million users to send documents for signature, receive e-signatures, e-sign documents, and track documents. […]

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Join Us At Constellation’s Connected Enterprise October 29th to 31st 2014

Join Us At Constellation’s Connected Enterprise October 29th to 31st 2014

By R "Ray" Wang on September 5, 2014

  Dominate Digital Disruption Join me at Constellation’s Connected Enterprise, an immersive innovation summit for senior business leaders. The theme of this year’s Connected Enterprise is Dominate Digital Disruption. Join 200+ other early adopters at Connected Enterprise to discover and share how digital business can realize brand promises, transform business models, increase revenues, reduce costs, […]

Posted in Trends & Concepts | Tagged Apps Strategy, CEO, Chief Digital Officer, CIO, CMO, Constellation Research, CXO, digital, Digital Business, Digital Disruption, Digital DNA, digital marketing, Digital Marketing Transformation, Digital Strategy, Digital Transformation, DigitalBiz, digitaltransformation, enterprise applications, enterprise apps, Enterprise apps strategy, enterprise software, R "Ray" Wang;, rwang0, Software Insider, SoftwareInsider, vendor strategy

News Analysis: IBM Watson Announces Data Driven Discovery Solution

News Analysis: IBM Watson Announces Data Driven Discovery Solution

By R "Ray" Wang on August 28, 2014

 New Discovery Advisor Solution To Help Researchers Answer The Tough Problems Never Answered Before On August 28th, 2014 at the Museum of Art and Design in New York City, The IBM Watson group launched Discovery Advisor.  Mike Rhodin, SVP of IBM’s Watson Group, welcomed the audience to the Age of Discovery (see Figure 1).  In […]

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