COVID-19
Shifts in U.S. Consumers’ Preferences Amid COVID-19 Make Business Agility Essential
As we move through the pandemic, and states and businesses in the United States begin to carefully re-open, U.S. consumers’ attitudes toward life and work are continuing to evolve, according to new research from the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV). The IBV polled more than 18,000 U.S. adults in May and early June to […]
Igniting the Dynamic Workforce in Your Company
In the rapid push to moving to remote work, we’ve seen digital strategies accelerate by years – transforming their workplaces, workstyles, and business processes forever. Overnight, remote workforces put advanced environments of multi-device mobility, dynamic connection points and robust cloud-based apps that ease communication and collaboration. A new normal is emerging, led by the companies aggressively adopting cloud […]
Lessons from Space May Help Care for Those Living Through Social Isolation on Earth
Since the Crew Dragon spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on May 31, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have been busy—according to their Twitter posts, even working over the weekend to repair the ISS treadmill. They likely don’t have much time to think about being lonely and cut off from life […]
Reopening the Economy: How AI Is Providing Guidance
As communities take various measures to reopen for business while reducing the risk of further COVID-19 outbreaks, navigating the recovery is daunting. It’s a historic juggling of public health considerations with the need to revive the economy. Business and community leaders are struggling to pilot through a dense fog. For us at Wunderman Thompson, a […]
A Day to Recognize and Honor the Vital Role of Nurses
Compassionate care is a big part of what we do as nurses. Our job has always been to help both patients and their families. We listen to questions and concerns, explain details of treatments and procedures, and lend support in many other ways. We have extensive skill sets in the health sciences, as well as […]
The Crisis and Beyond: How to Cut Costs Intelligently
Because of revenue declines from the coronavirus pandemic, 25 percent of all global public companies could run out of cash in the next six months—unless they make a smart intervention. Preserving cash is, therefore, a huge imperative. But so is planning for the post-pandemic business world. I’m a strategist for IBM Global Business Services, which […]
Adapt to Survive: COVID-19 Is Forcing Resilience in the Electronics Industry
We’re witnessing Darwinian effects in every industry, and electronics is no exception. Lack of resilience, which had been obvious but not critical, now has severe consequences. The most adaptable companies will emerge as the strongest. Electronics felt early impacts from COVID-19. The industry’s supply chain is highly dependent on Chinese manufacturers, which account for 90 […]
Using Tech for Good Where it Matters Most in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas
Making the world a better place is a guiding principle embedded in IBM’s core values. As COVID-19 continues to present unprecedented, global challenges for individuals, communities and organizations across the globe, we continue to take a stand and do what’s right to reestablish health and safety across the globe. I’m constantly in awe with the […]
New Advances in Green IT
What does COVID-19 have in common with climate change? Supercomputers are an important tool in fighting both of them. In collaboration with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the U.S. Department of Energy and many others, IBM helped launch the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium, which assembled massive supercomputing power to […]
Digital Transformation is the Auto Industry’s Road to Recovery
Even before COVID-19, the automotive industry had its share of challenges. Sales were down in many markets. Huge investments in electrification, autonomous driving and digital were hurting revenue and profitability. The coronavirus pandemic turned those challenges into a crisis. Global vehicle sales have stalled, production facilities have been shuttered and many supply chains have ground […]
Confronting Global Challenges on Earth Day’s 50th Birthday
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. As we observe this occasion in the midst of a global pandemic, it strikes me as a timely reminder that we must not relegate climate change and the health of our planet to the back burner. Rather, Earth Day 2020 is a chance to reflect on […]
The Telecom Industry Is Proving Essential in the COVID-19 Response
Telecom operators have never been more relevant than they are today, connecting families and communities while keeping businesses and educational institutions logged on. During this unprecedented time, communication service providers (CSPs) have shown a resilience and willingness to act, giving us a glimpse into the new market reality. In this “new normal,” CSPs are leading […]