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 […]
Three Strategies TMT Companies Can Apply Now to Reduce People Problems and Other Top Risks
Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies exist on the forefront of change, constantly pushing the envelope on digital innovation and transformation. But there are signs that leaders in this industry are growing increasingly concerned about their organizations’ ability to maintain that position and pace — not only this year, but over the next decade. A […]
The Future of Retail: Technology, Immersive Customer Experience and Building Resilience Spotlighted at Major Industry Event
Retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have been under extraordinary pressure in recent years to rethink and rebuild nearly every aspect of what they do — from how they get products on store shelves or directly into consumers’ hands to how they staff their operations reliably and cost-effectively, and to how, when and where […]
Digitizing 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 […]
M&A in 2023: 4 Actions to Win the Race for Returns
Throughout most of the past two years, acquisitive companies turbo-charged their due diligence processes as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) values topped the record highs set in 2015 ($3.96 trillion) and 2007 ($3.67 trillion), per data from White & Case. After the pace of dealmaking decreased in late 2022, the need for speed has shifted to […]
Sustainable Operations: How Leaders Can Achieve ESG Goals With Waste Reduction Solutions
Part 3: Waste This blog post is the final entry in a 3-part series on energy, water and waste optimization in commercial facility management and industrial operations. Subscribe to The Protiviti View to follow sustainability topics. Energy, water and waste form a triad of concerns for organizations seeking more sustainable operations. As with energy and water, waste […]