Eugene Sefanov

Designing self-driving cars is like the new space race. Finding the next big startup in autonomous and connected cars is the goal of many established companies and investors. It’s no surprise that companies like Apple, Google, and Uber want to dominate the space. It’s also evident that traditional car manufacturers fear outsiders such as IT […]

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), which measures the satisfaction of consumers with the quality of products and services offered by companies across a variety of industries, released a report that suggests digital transformation is helping financial services companies increase customer satisfaction. The ACSI report, which is based on 17,861 customer surveys collected between October […]

Now that December is here, I thought it would be neat to look back at what our readers found most interesting last month. Below are the top five blog posts Perficient’s life sciences practice wrote in November – they’re ranked in order of popularity, with number one being the most viewed piece. Top 25 Biotech Companies European […]

While much of the talk about driverless and connected cars is taking place in the U.S., the trend is global. Countries in Europe, like Germany, have made it a top priority. Countries in Southeast Asia and nations like China are also quickly designing a regulatory environment that can support the growth of such initiatives. However, […]

We’re all intrigued by rankings and flock to them for good reason. When it comes to ranking companies by market capitalization, you can assume that the named companies are leaders in their own right. They never stop innovating. They never stop changing. They never stop investing in their business. These are companies that we can […]

One of the most fascinating effects of driverless and connected car technology is its financial impact on the customer-facing side of the automotive industry. According to Chris Ballinger, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Toyota Financial Services, approximately 87% of Americans who buy a new car finance it. In the U.S., 30-50% of […]

The Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination rule, more commonly referred to as 12 CFR Part 370, or simply Part 370, became effective April 1, 2017. The rule details new recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the largest depository institutions that help ensure prompt payments to consumers in the event of institutional failures. Part 370 generally […]

While the benefits of driverless and connected cars are obvious, there are plenty of negative implications as well, many of which we can’t even predict. However, cybersecurity and data privacy are the most obvious issues. The technology that enables cars to function on their own, perform better, and enhance our driving experience comes with a […]

Now that November is here, I thought it would be neat to look back at what our readers found most interesting last month. Below are the top five blog posts Perficient’s life sciences practice wrote in October – they’re ranked in order of popularity, with number one being the most viewed piece. Aggregate Report Preparation In Safety […]

The benefits of driverless cars are limitless. According to the United Nations, each year 1.25 million people die in auto accidents globally (40,200 in the U.S. alone), and as many as 50 million are injured. More than 90% of accidents are due to human error or distraction. Forty percent of fatalities are related to drunk […]

Daniela Rus also believes that the cars of the future will be able to do a lot more than just self-drive; they’ll be able to understand how you’re feeling by listening to your voice, or route you to the nearest store when you run out of milk. Peggy Johnson, executive vice president of business development […]

In an attempt to lure younger customers, JPMorgan released a new mobile app called Finn by Chase. The app will allow users to open an account, deposit checks, track spending, and perform other activities that many companies already offer. JPMorgan is testing out an iOS version of the app in St. Louis, a city where […]