With 2018 upon us, Procore decided to have a look at what we may expect in the coming months. This calls for the inaugural release of the Procore Construction Industry Outlook (PCIO), which analyses the expectations within the construction sector for the next six months.
The PCIO is based on surveys carried out among construction industry leaders from across the U.S, and the responses are used to generate diffusion indices. The bigger the value, the better the results; values above 50 represent the signs of optimism.
With 2018 upon us, Procore decided to have a look at what we may expect in the coming months. This calls for the inaugural release of the Procore Construction Industry Outlook (PCIO), which analyses the expectations within the construction sector for the next six months.
The PCIO is based on surveys carried out among construction industry leaders from across the U.S, and the responses are used to generate diffusion indices. The bigger the value, the better the results; values above 50 represent the signs of optimism.
Unleashing Competitiveness on the Cloud Continuum | Accentureaccenture
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To gauge the perceptions of mobility among IT professionals, Accenture Research surveyed several hundred CIOs and several thousand application developers in North America, Europe, Asia and South America in January 2012. The results were startling. When asked to tally their priorities, 78 percent of CIOs placed mobility in their top five.
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Our annual Trends report is born from plenty of Post-it notes, more coffee than we care to mention, lots of healthy debate and quite a few laughs.
Trends is always a laborof love, crowdsourced from Fjordians (all 1,000 of us) from around the world –from San Francisco to Berlin, Hong Kong to Johannesburg, Dubai to São Paulo, and 22 other places in between.
This process results in the trends we expect to affect business, technology and design in the year ahead.
San Francisco Jobs, Skills, and Opportunities in the Age of AIaccenture
Accenture and the SF Chamber released new data to show the readiness of Bay Area-based businesses to develop, grow and adapt as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Intelligence and Automation become prevalent in the modern workplace. Surveying 250 local business leaders, the results suggest that businesses expect significant changes in the near future as their companies adopt and integrate new technology solutions. The challenge, however, is how to scale the use of these new capabilities and to hire and develop the right talent in an environment where unemployment is at an all-time low and the hiring market is extremely competitive. Review findings and data from the research. Visit https://accntu.re/2VlXrcd to learn more.
Our annual Technology Vision report predicts the top technology trends that we believe will have the biggest impact on large enterprises.
This year, Technology for People isn’t just a theme, it’s a call to action. Business and technology leaders must actively design and direct technology to augment and amplify human capabilities – allowing us to achieve more for ourselves and the world around us. No longer are we waiting and wondering how the latest advances will change things; we’re shaping the world to fit our needs, large and small.
Governing Innovation: The recipe for portfolio growth | Accentureaccenture
Accenture reports that with innovation investments increasing, it's critical to invest in growth with an innovation portfolio management strategy. Read more.
Rapid technological advancements are opening up new possibilities for innovation, intelligence and automation. Intelligent Automation is being used across multiple industries to create new value for businesses and society alike.
Unleashing Competitiveness on the Cloud Continuum | Accentureaccenture
Accenture reports how the cloud continuum creates a seamless technology & capability foundation that meets business needs now and in the future. Read more.
Accenture Tech Vision 2019 for Consumer Goods and Servicesaccenture
Each year, Accenture assesses the IT landscape to identify trends that will have the greatest impact on organizations in the years ahead. Here's what Accenture's 2019 Technology Vision study, found.
Helping people to be ‘net better off’ with Accenture + WorkdayAccenture Technology
Discover how Accenture and Workday can help seamlessly evolve with your organization and position it as a driver of business growth. Read more: https://accntu.re/34wlYU0
To gauge the perceptions of mobility among IT professionals, Accenture Research surveyed several hundred CIOs and several thousand application developers in North America, Europe, Asia and South America in January 2012. The results were startling. When asked to tally their priorities, 78 percent of CIOs placed mobility in their top five.
Elevate with Intelligent Supply Chain | SlideShare | AccentureAccenture Operations
Accenture's presentation shows CSCOs can accelerate their journey to operational maturity as they embrace the future of supply chain operations. Read more
Innovation Portfolio Management and Governance | Accentureaccenture
With innovation investments increasing, it's critical to invest in future potential and have a balanced innovation portfolio management strategy. Learn more.
Our annual Trends report is born from plenty of Post-it notes, more coffee than we care to mention, lots of healthy debate and quite a few laughs.
Trends is always a laborof love, crowdsourced from Fjordians (all 1,000 of us) from around the world –from San Francisco to Berlin, Hong Kong to Johannesburg, Dubai to São Paulo, and 22 other places in between.
This process results in the trends we expect to affect business, technology and design in the year ahead.
San Francisco Jobs, Skills, and Opportunities in the Age of AIaccenture
Accenture and the SF Chamber released new data to show the readiness of Bay Area-based businesses to develop, grow and adapt as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Intelligence and Automation become prevalent in the modern workplace. Surveying 250 local business leaders, the results suggest that businesses expect significant changes in the near future as their companies adopt and integrate new technology solutions. The challenge, however, is how to scale the use of these new capabilities and to hire and develop the right talent in an environment where unemployment is at an all-time low and the hiring market is extremely competitive. Review findings and data from the research. Visit https://accntu.re/2VlXrcd to learn more.
Our annual Technology Vision report predicts the top technology trends that we believe will have the biggest impact on large enterprises.
This year, Technology for People isn’t just a theme, it’s a call to action. Business and technology leaders must actively design and direct technology to augment and amplify human capabilities – allowing us to achieve more for ourselves and the world around us. No longer are we waiting and wondering how the latest advances will change things; we’re shaping the world to fit our needs, large and small.
Governing Innovation: The recipe for portfolio growth | Accentureaccenture
Accenture reports that with innovation investments increasing, it's critical to invest in growth with an innovation portfolio management strategy. Read more.
Rapid technological advancements are opening up new possibilities for innovation, intelligence and automation. Intelligent Automation is being used across multiple industries to create new value for businesses and society alike.
The Impact of AI Solutions on Paid Social Advertising Platforms in 2024Sarah Boyer
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, 2024 has witnessed a significant transformation brought about by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in paid social advertising platforms. This article delves into the multifaceted impact of AI solutions on these platforms, highlighting the advancements, challenges, and future prospects in this dynamic domain.
PWC: Why we believe VR/AR will boost global GDP by $1.5 trillionAlejandro Franceschi
PWC: Why we believe VR/AR will boost global GDP by $1.5 trillion USD.
We estimate virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can bring net economic benefits of $1.5 trillion by 2030. But where did we get that number from? As you can imagine, estimating the potential impacts of new technologies like VR and AR is tricky and uncertain. The task is even more difficult when these technologies are expected to develop rapidly and become more deeply ingrained in our everyday lives. But we feel it's important to highlight the potential in a way that give our clients the facts to build a business case to act - and that starts with a robust methodology.
Putting the Experience in Digital Customer ExperienceCognizant
As the digital revolution has gained momentum, it has become widely understood that the “digital customer experience” is the key to engage with, delight and monetize customers in the modern world. However, only a miniscule number of companies believe their customers’ current digital experience qualifies as “excellent,” our primary research reveals.
Discover the top 5 revolutionary digital marketing trends that are breaking the mold and shaping the future of the industry. From AI-powered personalization to immersive experiences in the Metaverse, stay ahead of the competition with these cutting-edge strategies.
Digital commerce vs E-commerce is a topic of frequent discussion because Digital commerce is the future of the evolving retail industry. Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce services are accessible anywhere, and anytime in the world.
Read More :
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https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
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Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI support
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1. The I in
ExperienceHelping people choose their own adventure
Technology Vision 2020 | We, the Post-Digital People
#TECHVISION2020
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Can your enterprise survive the “tech-clash”?
We, the Post-Digital People
AI and Me
Reimagine the
business through
human and AI
collaboration
The Dilemma of
Smart Things
Overcome the
“beta burden”
Robots in
the Wild
Growing the
enterprise’s reach –
and responsibility
The I in
Experience
Helping people
choose their own
adventure
Innovation
DNA
Create an engine for
continuous innovation
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Enterprisesarebecoming
collaborativepartnersin
experiencecreation,
notjustprovidersofit.
McDonald’s is rolling out digital ordering kiosks in its US drive-thrus,
which feature personalized menus and recommendations for
customers. But rather than prescribe the menu based on centralized
data, employees are given the freedom to change menu displays,
so they can promote simpler items during local peak hours, easing
the burden on themselves and restaurant operations.
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Thisisanimportantshiftas
companiesincreasetheir
personalizationefforts.
Demand for personalization is high. In a survey by
Adobe, 67% of consumers said it’s important for
companies to customize content automatically based
on a person’s current context. What’s more, 42% said
that unpersonalized content annoys them.
of consumers said it’s important
for companies to customize
content automatically based
on a person’s current context.
Abramovich, G (n.d.). Consumer Demand for
Personalized Content Reaches All-Time High. Adobe.
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But people have questions
about the personalization
methods businesses use.
Recent security breaches and increased scrutiny have
contributed to mistrust in data gathering practices and
sinking attitudes toward black-box personalization. In RSA
Security’s Data Privacy & Security Survey for 2019, only 17% of
respondents said they thought personalized ads were ethical,
and only 24% said personalizing newsfeeds is ethical.
of respondents said they
thought personalized
ads were ethical
17%
said personalizing
newsfeeds is ethical
24%
The Dark Side of Customer Data.
(2019, February 6). RSA Security.
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Enterprises are recognizing that
overly-prescribed customization
leaves users feeling out of control.
Researchers at Harvard’s Berkman Klein
Center found that the personalized
recommendation system of a popular
video streaming platform was leading
viewers to increasingly radical content,
contributing to the rise of conspiracy
theories and spread of misinformation.
In response to this unintended
consequence, the platform added new
features explaining why viewers see
certain recommendations and giving
them more control over the experience.
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Leaders are turning
to a new experience
model that increases
user participation–
cooperative
experiences.
Dating app Tinder is increasing
engagement by introducing
customized experiences into their
platform. But rather than collect
more information and heighten
behind-the-scenes customization,
the company released an interactive
series called “Swipe Night.” Users
participated in the time-boxed
experience, "swiping" to make
choices and advance the plot, and
could display those choices to start
conversations with potential dates.
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Somearebuildingnewways
forcustomerstomakechoices
andprovideguidelines.
Steam Labs, a section of video game
developer Valve, is experimenting
with an interactive game
recommendation system, where
customers use sliders to provide
guidelines and help the system
generate recommendations in line
with their current interests—like
more indie games or newer releases.
Uber is giving riders more control
over the in-car experience. The
company launched Uber Comfort,
which features a slew of customer
preference options, like quiet mode
and temperature controls.
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Looking ahead, emerging
technologies like 5G and
AR will enable ubiquitous
experience customization.
Consider how Huawei is using
these technologies to change
what people see as they navigate
daily life. Their “Cyberverse”
technology integrates
augmented reality (AR) with
physical reality, using spatial
computing, 3D and ultra-high
definition maps, ultra-realistic
immersive rendering and 5G
to build AR map overlays
that users can view through
their mobile devices.
But as businesses' ability
to provide customized
experiences grows, so does
the risk of overstepping
customers' boundaries.
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Technologies available
today can help businesses
transition to cooperative
experiences.
Turned external, no-code development platforms can help
customers participate in app or experience customization. Amazon
Sumerian, for instance, lets users build their own AR, VR or 3D
applications without any programming or 3D graphics expertise.
Anyone with Sumerian can build immersive environments and
experiences, like classrooms or building tours, and can populate
them with 3D objects and animated characters.
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While there is incredible value
to be gained from curated
experiences, businesses will
only access it if they redesign
their customization models to
emphasize personal agency.
Becoming a true partner to
customers will be a defining
aspect of future success.
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To what extent does your business understand consumers’
trust (perceived or lack-thereof) in your business?
⎮ Consider the risks and benefits
associated with the business growing
its personalization strategy, and
the methods used to generate
those experiences.
⎮ Seek out opportunities to generate more customer
feedback. Build a holistic understanding of how
individuals experience your digital products or
services today. Use these insights to inform your
approach to designing future interactions.
Decision Points
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⎮ Find points within your customer journeys
where individuals may want more control
over their experiences. These points are
opportunities to give people using your
digital products and services the agency
that will drive long-term partnerships.
⎮ Identify and invest in the technologies
that will enable your next wave of
cooperative experiences. Scalability,
immersion and participation will be
key to sharing control and co-creating
unique customer engagements.
Does your current method for designing experiences
lend itself to sharing control of experience design?
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⎮ Prepare the enterprise to address
an increasingly regulated digital
landscape. Review your current
data collection and management
practices to identify potential
points of risk.
⎮ Ensure that your policies for
consumer management of
data are fully documented
and made available to
consumers and regulators.
⎮ Revise your data collection
and storage strategies
to support cooperative
experiences while complying
with regulation that requires
consumer privacy.
How is your company preparing for data
regulation that impactscustomer experiences?