Industries

The Engineering and Construction (EPC) industry has been generally reluctant to adopt technology, and the use of paper processes that are antiquated is not unknown. The possibilities for implementing technologically driven solutions in the EPC industry are manifold. Automation of Design Centres BIM (Building Information Modeling) systems at consolidated design centres, either offshore or onshore,

The integration of technology into the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences industry has the inherent capacity to create a scenario in which the patients and their kin experience no trauma other than that caused directly by medical circumstances. Mobile Technology The widening smartphone footprint with internet enabled services, opens avenues for real time patient-doctor connect

Digital technology is transforming the landscape of the travel and tourism industry. Handheld devices are increasingly influencing the way in which travellers, not only decide their travel destinations, but also the ways in which travellers move, where they stay and their vacation activities. Smart phones Smartphones have become the first choice instruments for making travel

The jewelry industry has been manually driven for years but technology is poised to cause large scale disruption in all facets of the industry – design, customization, fabrication, production, marketing and sales. The advent of technology in the jewelry industry came with the introduction of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies

Digitally enriched experiences have emerged as a key marketing tool and knowledge disseminator in nearly every industry and the real estate industry is no exception. The embracing of digital technology transcends distances, opening up the industry to investment from across geographies. Emerging Market The emerging market is literally and figuratively in the hands of the

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has made prescriptive parameters for insurance products, marketing and distribution more rigorous, and customers, having been empowered by the knowledge eco-system, have become far more discerning and demanding. Enterprises intent on carving out a larger piece of the pie for themselves are embracing technology initiatives to differentiate themselves

Technological innovations are changing the face of the manufacturing industry through automation of processes, thus limiting the need for human intervention largely to operation of controls. Robotics, 3D printing, nanotechnology, cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) are either on the horizon or have made their first foray into the world of manufacturing. The

The media, entertainment and publishing industry is no new-comer to the world of technology. There has been an exponential growth in digital content, and cut-throat competition for capturing eye-balls. Enterprises are called to analyse deliveries in the context of changing demographics, the mushrooming of smartphones and whimsicality of customers. Convergence Strategy Digital is indispensable in

The exploitation of natural resources is limited by the organic availability of such resources. But, professional expertise, in partnership with state-of-the-art technology, has the capacity to deliver exceptional solutions for exploration, extraction, production, management and sustainability of such resources within the umbrella of environmental safeguards. Risk Management The industry generates wastes and emissions and, therefore,

To stay ahead in the network equipment provider (NEP) industry, it is incumbent on players to embrace emerging technologies including network function visualisation (NFV), software defined networking (SFD), analytics and cloud services. Challenges Data traffic volumes and patterns are increasing exponentially leading to pressure on bandwidth. Cloud technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) are

The future of a forward looking business is closely connected to a cogent knowledge preservation and dissemination eco-system. Digital warehousing of inputs, easy accessibility of learning documents and testimonies, and real time review and enrichment of practices and solutions are the bedrock of a structured approach to organisation, administration and supervision of a learning process.

Digital technology is sweeping across the retail industry. Customers, attracted by the sheer convenience of being just one click of the mouse or one touch of the smartphone screen away from product displays, comparative pricing and user reviews are changing the dynamics of shopping. Interestingly, the demand from consumers for a fusion of a sensory

Looked at from the perspective of connectivity, digital technology and transportation are akin. Digital technology moves data in the virtual world and transportation moves people and freight in the real world. Technological advancements in the transportation industry are critical for enhanced agility, risk mitigation and specialization. Logistic providers will need to focus on improvements in

The Securities and Capital Markets industry is not a newcomer to innovative technology adoption which first debuted around half a century ago. Given the development of emerging markets, the spurt in entrepreneurship, and relentless demand for funding and investment, innovative approaches incorporating intelligent technology that is adaptable, expandable, interconnected and digitally trustworthy are no longer

To add value to operations, the utilities industry encompassing power, water and gas has to face inevitable challenges such as production and distribution efficiencies, antiquated infrastructure, regulatory frameworks and demanding consumers. An equilibrated approach will evolve from smart business strategies coupled with the implementation of digital technology architecture. Customer Self Service The quality of service

Advances in digital technology are revolutionizing every facet of the landscape of the sports industry. The general public, having witnessed the transformative impact of digital in diverse spheres of daily living, is unsparing in its demand for equivalence in sporting arenas. The outcome is that brands, advertisers, sponsors, rights owners and rights holders are battling

The discerning, future focused vision of airline industry executives is increasingly drawn to a search for solutions that, while profitable for the airline, will create a unique travel experience for customers; one which is created by employees and suppliers playing an intrinsic, wholly collaborative role using cutting edge technology. Data Analytics The results of data

The public sector which has been immersed in traditional, paper based transactions is slowly but surely making the transition to integrated digital interactions with stakeholders. The transformation is causing a tectonic shift in the structure of undertakings with the vertical hierarchical approach being replaced by a horizontal relationship as between partners. In no small measure,

Digital technology is seen as a game changer in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) industry but is only a means to an end. Social media, analytics and mobile are transforming the global landscape, real and virtual, and compelling enterprises to redefine their data lines with customers, partners and suppliers, the positioning of their products and

There is not merely an expectation, but a mounting demand from citizens, for governments to connect more closely with them as primary stakeholders in public affairs. E-governance is an inescapable part of the future government roadmap given increasing citizen activism. Process re-engineering of government initiatives must target closer citizen contact, simplification of resource management, outstanding