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  • In Focus

    July 23, 2024
    Global IT systems are still in reboot and recovery after a software update by cybersecurity vendor CrowdStrike caused a massive worldwide outage of Windows computers. Global businesses, governments and organisations were impacted across several industries, including airlines, banks, telecommunications, and healthcare. While the dust settles on the specifics of the how and the why of the global…
  • Podcast

    March 5, 2025
    Quantum computing needs low-overhead error correction to truly scale. Building thousands of qubits to end up with a couple of useful logical ones feels like a bad strategy. Photonic recently published a paper describing a new type of error correction code that promises a 20X reduction in the number of qubits needed to run quantum algorithms that solve real business problems. Are these so-called…
  • Newsletter

    January 8, 2025
    Past experience with the cost and risks of technology modernisation projects is driving boards to be more selective about allocating capital and has increased the emphasis on the certainty of delivering tangible value.Technology modernisation is a topic that has found its way into every C-suite and boardroom. In recent years, significant investments have been made by companies recognising a need…
  • In Focus

    February 18, 2025
    Late last month, DeepSeek, the China-based AI startup, sent shockwaves worldwide when it released its latest model, DeepSeek R1, which it says rivals ChatGPT’s capabilities. OpenAI’s o1 model was released on Sept. 12, 2024, roughly four months ahead of DeepSeek’s R1 model release in January.
  • Flash Report

    August 22, 2022
    Since the crisis in Ukraine began, Protiviti has issued three Flash Reports. The first addressed Vladimir Putin’s initial foray into two Ukrainian regions with “peacekeeping forces,” the West’s initial wave of sanctions and the implications for companies worldwide. The second reported on the unprovoked all-out invasion of Ukraine, the economic fallout and other actions ostracizing Russia from the…
  • Whitepaper

    September 2, 2022
    As the world continues to develop and becomes truly global, more and more lists of “Seven Wonders” become available. Gone are the days when there was only one list available, and now we find ourselves in an era where natural or man-made structures are categorized into ever growing wonder lists. These wonders include structures such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia; a city — Kuala Lumpur in…
  • Newsletter

    May 6, 2025
    In this issue of Private Equity Insights, we begin by sharing insights from Protiviti’s Private Equity Top Risks Survey Brief. Economic concerns, such as inflationary pressures and slower growth, are causing some private equity firms to focus more on enhancing portfolio company value and efficiency. Next, we continue the focus on key economic issues with a Protiviti Powerful Insights podcast on…
  • Whitepaper

    September 13, 2018
    Initial public offerings (IPOs) often generate a great deal of excitement and can give new luster to company brands. It is easy to forget that IPOs can only thrive in the right business climate - and for organisations that have undertaken the business transformation necessary to reach this stage. As this Guide to Public Company Transformation makes clear, preparing to become a public…
  • Survey

    March 29, 2023
    Technology leaders are exploring new ways to drive innovation and maximise the value of IT in a changing world driven by disruption and a need for acceleration Executive Summary Innovation is the name of the game in today’s global market. Recognising this new reality, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and other technology executives and leaders are exploring new ways to fuel innovation throughout their…
  • Whitepaper

    October 7, 2020
    Most business owners and managers know by now that when stay-at-home orders are lifted in their state or country, business as usual will be far from it. The workplace may look a lot different for the forseeable future as health and safety protocols are implemented.  And the transition to remote work could be lasting one for businesses that realise their employees can be just as productive…
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