Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by Relevance Date Order Asc Desc Blogs May 15, 2023 Hyperbole, hype and hope? Trillions of reasons why the metaverse matters Ever since Steven Spielberg put the metaverse on the mainstream map in 2018 with his science-fiction adventure film, Ready Player One, based on Ernest Cline's novel of the same name, there has been a slow but steady drumbeat of momentum building around the potential and possibilities of this brave, new, immersive world. Sure, the metaverse had been talked about long before 2018, but once… Blogs April 3, 2023 Digitising Experiences (Customer & Employee) Creates Value for Energy and Utilities Firms Leaders of energy and utilities (E&U) businesses are becoming increasingly focused on the business impacts of rapidly evolving technology. According to Protiviti’s latest Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey, many of these leaders see their companies struggling over the next decade to adopt digital technologies effectively, use data analytics and “big data” to drive competitive… Client Story January 17, 2025 Employee Plan Engagement Soars After Community College Modernises Payroll and Retirement Systems Community college transformed payroll and benefits, boosting engagement and savings. Health plan usage rose 30%, retirement up 25%. Client Story February 28, 2024 Environmental Nonprofit Builds Supplier Diversity and Sustainability to Meet Climate Change Goals Protiviti supported changes to our client’s purchasing processes and tools to attain diversity and sustainability goals, starting with setting targets and ultimately delivering a solution to capture supplier data and track attainments. Podcast April 17, 2024 Podcast | How Quantum Computing Changed Our Understanding of Science – with Lincoln Carr While we await practical business advantage with quantum computing, has quantum information science already furthered our understanding of science? What’s the difference between a simulator and an emulator, and how does a physical quantum computer fit in? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Lincoln Carr from Colorado School of Mines as they explore these topics, along with… Infographic November 10, 2023 Infographic | The Impact of Sustainable Operations on Profit and Long-Term Viability Sustainable operations seek to create a harmonious synergy between business success, societal well-being and environmental health, contributing to a more equitable and resilient future for all. The triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. Research has shown that companies having sustainability embedded into their business strategy outperform companies lacking the same. Protiviti hosted a… Whitepaper January 4, 2018 Frequently Asked Questions about Developing and Maintaining an Effective Internal Audit Function The internal audit (IA) profession has undergone remarkable growth since 2004, when we published the first edition of our Guide to Internal Audit. At that time, we determined guidance was needed to address a number of pivotal regulatory developments, most notably the revised listing requirements from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that stated for the first time, “Every listed company… Podcast April 16, 2025 Podcast | Investing in Graphene Dots and Other Quantum Tech — with Spectral Capital As the quantum computing industry continues to evolve, it’s only natural that quantum incubators start appearing. How do investors like this choose what technologies to back in early stages? We look at the choices being made by one such investor, Spectral Capital. Join host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a wide-ranging chat with Sean Brehm on graphene quantum dots, a quantum blockchain, and… Flash Report April 30, 2025 Trump 2.0: The First 100 Days – A Look at Industry Winners and Losers When Donald Trump took office on January 20 as the 47th President of the United States, U.S. chief executive officers (CEOs) were looking forward to 2025 with renewed optimism based on the expectation that business conditions would improve. That sentiment was prevalent notwithstanding cautions from notable economists that the strategies of a second Trump administration might keep interest… Podcast September 18, 2024 Podcast | Securing Systems with Blockchain and Post-Quantum Cryptography — with Naoris Protocol Imagine a mesh network of AI-powered nodes that could validate the security of your organisation’s systems and applications. It’s a clever use of blockchain to add security to real-world devices, and, best of all, it will feature post-quantum cryptography. How soon will this technology simplify security for businesses and governments worldwide? And might this kind of approach even prevent killer… Load More