Large-scale enterprise modernization initiatives are taking place across the public sector, with agencies striving to gain efficiencies through better use of more modern technologies, such as low-code platforms, and employing data in novel ways in the decision-making process. These modernization efforts disrupt the business processes that have developed around the outdated solutions these efforts aim to replace.

Any organisation wanting to pursue digital transformation understands the value of good-quality data. Data is akin to digital gold, and it is immensely important to strategic decision-making. Ensuring that your data or BI team has everything they need is part of the challenge.

Process efficiency might not be flashy, but its impact is substantial. Improving process efficiency—from developing new applications faster to automating manual tasks—can amount to millions in savings. According to a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Appian, a composite organization comprised of interviewees with experience using Appian realized: How exactly are customers realizing these benefits?

Business Intelligence (BI) teams often face several resource constraints that can impact their ability to deliver their objectives effectively. They must run effective operations with limited time, resources, budget and people. The role can be incredibly challenging when multiple projects are highly prioritised, where data and reports were required yesterday. That said, there are ways to make these challenges more manageable.

Data is the invaluable currency of the digital age, holding immense importance in driving critical business decisions and guiding organizations towards success. Yet far too many neglect the mechanisms that manage our data. Data integration is one of the most important parts of digital transformation.

In January 1983 the computing world changed forever: Lotus 1-2-3 was released. This early spreadsheet program for IBM PCs ushered in the modern business computing environment by providing business users with a way to take ownership of their own solutions. Instead of relying on the IT department, users could use 1-2-3 to build applications by themselves, ushering in the era of end-user computing (EUC). Fast forward to today, and end-user computing is as popular as ever.

We recently sat down with several supply chain experts to identify the trends impacting global supply chains and what to expect going forward. KPMG Partner Peter Liddell weighed in on everything from the continuous disruption caused by materials shortages and geopolitical conflict to best practices for adapting to these challenges.