Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Blog Conducting Workforce Reductions With Compassion The big picture: Dramatic reductions in force are happening across industries as economic uncertainty leads companies to reevaluate labor expenditures. Why it matters: RIFs are costly to carry out and they damage morale. Handling RIFs with compassion is the right thing to do. RIF alternatives – furloughs, job sharing and compensation changes – can save money, enable swifter recoveries and… Blog How M&D Organizations Can Get the Most From SAP on Azure The big picture: COVID-19 sparked an acceleration of businesses migrating to the cloud.The mothballing of on-premises infrastructure in favor of the cloud continues to gain momentum and shows no signs of slowing.By the numbers: Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services was $491 billion in 2022, according to Gartner. Gartner forecasts that spending will grow to nearly $600 billion in… Blog Consumer Products Companies Gain Competitive Edge with SAP Solutions Integration The consumer products industry has experienced a major shift in the way business is conducted. Out of the pandemic, new business models have emerged, as well as changing expectations from customers and suppliers, and the rise of inflation has added a compounding effect. To address these challenges, consumer products companies should focus on these key areas: Pandemic and inflation impact on… Blog New Protiviti Research: The Innovation vs. Technical Debt Tug of War Innovation is the name of the game in today’s global market. Recognizing this new reality, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and other technology executives and leaders are exploring new ways to fuel innovation throughout their organizations. However, there are many roadblocks on this path, per findings from Protiviti’s 2023 Global Technology Executive Survey. For this survey of technology executives… Blog Creating a Resilient Cybersecurity Strategy, Part 2: The Role of Senior Leaders in Governance This is part two of a three-part series about developing a cybersecurity governance lifecycle that provides coverage, balance, effectiveness, efficiency and assurance. Because clear boundaries between governance roles are so important, this series explores the cybersecurity governance lifecycle in the context of enterprise governance and strategy. This post explores the role of the senior… Blog Muddy Footprints – Every Contact Leaves a Trace Imagine a murder scene: a broken window, muddy footprints, a knife and a body. Now imagine a computer incident: Hundreds of encrypted files. A ransom text file. A remote connection from an external Internet Protocol (IP) address. How does someone investigating such a security breach wind back the clock and peer into the past? What stories can voiceless clues tell? How can we separate evidence… Blog A New Playbook: Responding to Slower Growth, Changing Customer Behaviors At a glance The big picture: Slowing growth and changing customer behaviors require an orchestrated response inside the organization. The CFO is best equipped to take the podium and raise the baton. Why it matters: The finance organization possesses the data, tools, planning and analysis capabilities, and risk mindset required to assess the company’s options for responding to slowing growth and… Blog Prioritizing Cybersecurity in the Energy and Utilities Industry At a glance The big picture As the E&U industry becomes increasingly reliant on technology to perform business operations, securing the systems becomes fundamentally important. Attacks in the industry can lead to serious consequences, including financial losses and business disruptions. What are the threats? Ransomware attacks are becoming one of the most significant and prolific threats… Blog CAE Risk Outlook Shows Concerns About the Economy, Talent, Cyber Threats and Supply Chains The big picture For CAEs, 2023 is shaping up to be a year fraught with significant risk. These views are sharpening further in light of continued unevenness and unpredictability in global markets. The bottom line CAEs must equip themselves to navigate today’s challenges and provide critical insights to executive management and the board of directors. Key risks CAEs are focusing on to ensure… Blog Enabling A Data-Driven IT Modernization Strategy At a glanceThe big picture: In the midst of a rush to technology modernization, it’s critical to ensure the organization’s data assets are not overlooked.Why it matters: Data-driven business decisions must factor prominently in modernization efforts.The bottom line: Don’t leave data behind. Excellent opportunities to save and make money, reduce risk and develop new models of business emerge when… Load More
