Albert Qian

Blockchain was 2017’s technology buzzword of the year, inspired by developments in cryptocurrencies and a desire for more secure transactions. Blockchain technology has the potential to transform enterprise business models through cost reduction and increased operational efficiency. Yet, there are challenges to adopting Blockchain, as it is a nascent technology. Some of these challenges include: […]

If your organization is looking to improve its application development and business operations, IBM Think (March 19-22) is the place to be. Our subject matter experts will be holding a variety of sessions, including the following around business process management (BPM), API management, and Websphere. The following are a few of our sessions: First-Ever Implementation […]

Cognitive computing is an emerging area, with numerous use cases in manufacturing, education, commerce, and customer service. According to IDC, 90% of organizations will leverage cognitive computing by 2021 and 40% of digital transformation initiatives will use cognitive services by 2019. With use cases beginning to bear fruit in success, our customers have begun to […]

Join Us at IBM Think 2018 IBM Think is the premier user conference held next week, March 19-22 in Las Vegas and we hope you’ll be among those attending. There are three ways to connect with us during the conference: Visit Our Booth Perficient is proud to be a Level 1 Sponsor at Booth #550 […]

Technology integration and migration are complicated no matter what kind of organization you are. In the process of implementation, leaders need to understand the key aspects of whichever platform they choose, in addition to its usefulness for any business use case. For those looking to adopt iPaaS, understanding the market is also important, especially since […]

March has arrived, which means besides the excitement of March Madness and basketball, baseball is back! With teams gathering in Florida and Arizona for Spring Training and being optimistic to win this years’ World Series, some are looking to technology to help bolster their chances of winning. One interesting case in point comes from our […]

Employee performance is a challenge for any organization, especially those who continuously invest in technology in hopes of a return. As technology spending reaches $3 billion dollars in 2018, this marks an ever-growing productivity paradox, especially as we hit the end of one of the hottest hiring periods for employers on record. J.P. Gownder of […]

Customer service is more important than ever, especially with more choice on the market. For organizations, there is a salient need to implement systems that offer quick resolution and high customer satisfaction. In a recent webinar, we shared how Amazon Connect, can transform your Customer Contact Center. The technology, developed by Amazon internally to serve […]

In 1929, Hollywood held its very first Academy Awards ceremony. With no broadcast and a room of just 270 guests, the event was a calm affair and low-key, complete with dinner and a few awards. For the average American who could afford to go to the theaters to see a movie, they found an industry […]

API Management is an emerging trend for 2018 as organizations discover their versatility, cost savings, and business value. According to Carl Lehmann of 451 Research, the stage is set as the availability of holistic API strategies provide the ability to roll out programs supporting initiatives including the Internet of Things (IoT) or voice interfaces. Opportunity […]

There have been numerous questions posed with the sunset of Google Search Appliance (GSA) at the end of 2018, especially for organizations who depend on the platform for enterprise search and for search functionality on their public-facing websites. Combined with the popularity of cloud-deployed solutions, this presents a unique challenge for organizations looking to replace […]

In the most recent RightScale State of the Cloud Report, the technology provider shed light on the popularization of containers in the enterprise, especially as more organizations move towards public cloud solutions like IBM. Concurrently, organizations are also dealing with a plethora of new content and need ways to manage, interpret, and make decisions to […]