We’re in Our #GrowthEra It’s a new year, and with that, there is always change. One of those changes is that I’m now leading Perficient’s Salesforce business unit as the Managing Director. I’ve had the opportunity to work in the Salesforce ecosystem for 8+ years with top-notch talent. Our team continues to do amazing work […]
Strategy and Transformation
Zigs & Zags – The Opposite of a Great Idea Can Also be a Great Idea
I get a lot of enjoyment from the creative and innovative side of the work I do. Helping clients or my teams break out of the day-to-day and explore the unexpected. I’ve discussed innovation myths before and how to use lateral thinking to expand your pool of ideas in unexpected ways. One of my favorite […]
[Podcast] What If Your Data Could Speak? The AI Revolution in BI. An interview with Nico Frantzen.
In this episode, Jim Hertzfeld speaks with Nico Frantzen, director of data and AI solutions at Perficient, as they explore the transformative role of generative AI in business intelligence (BI). Nico explains how generative AI and BI come together to create generative BI, which revolutionizes decision-making and data analysis and enables businesses to access insights […]
Agile Estimation Techniques
In this blog, we are going to overview the different Agile Estimation techniques. Before we proceed, think about What is an Estimation and why we need it ? Estimation is going through the scope of work, calculating or guessing the time required to complete the work, calculating cost of work, resources and team members required […]
Ryman Hospitality Migrates to Oracle ERP Cloud!
ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning Migration to the Cloud – July 2023 Go Live! Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) Business Challenge + Opportunity Migrate existing footprint and well-established business processes from Oracle EBS and NetSuite financials into Oracle ERP Cloud (Fusion), with over 500 custom reports written across different tool sets (FSGs, Discoverer, GL Wand, […]
The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Why Transparency is Key
We like being lied to. If you don’t believe that, then you’re not being honest with yourself! In this article I’ll cover some of the common self-deceptions, biases, and societal pleasantries we entertain. Then, I’ll cover why transparency, even when uncomfortable, is always the better option. Self-Deception: We Lie to Ourselves From ancient society working […]
A Day of Connection with Our Vice President
A lovely turn of events occurred recently when our office hosted Prakash Chembai, the esteemed vice president of our company. We honoured his promotion and held a lively town hall that day, which made it an exciting and unforgettable event for all those engaged. The Townhall: The day kicked off with a spirited town hall, providing […]
Generative AI Revolution: A Comparative Analysis
In the world of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new era of large language models has emerged with the remarkable capabilities. ChatGPT, Gemini, Bard and Copilot have made an impact in the way we interact with mobile device and web technologies. We will perform a comparative analysis to highlight the capabilities of each tool. […]
Deep Dive into IBM Sterling Certified Containers and Cloud Solutions
Many retailers are embarking on a digital transformation to modernize and scale their order management system (OMS) solution. Built on a modern architecture, the solution wraps Docker containers around order management business services. This architecture streamlines application management and the release of new functionality. The container technology also supports varying levels of technical acumen, business […]
Medical Device Industry Trends for 2024
The medical device industry is in a constant state of evolution. We are seeing more sophisticated consumer expectations, advancements in technology, regulatory changes, and changing healthcare needs – just to name a few. As we gaze into our crystal ball, five key trends have bubbled up. Let’s look at what is poised to impact the […]
Agility Over Size: Winning Tactics with Perficient’s Envision Strategy Framework
As an avid basketball fan and staunch supporter of the Minnesota Timberwolves, I‘ve often found insightful parallels between the strategies on the basketball court and those in business and life. This season, Coach Chris Finch‘s leadership is taking the Timberwolves to impressive heights, a strategy that strongly mirrors the principles of Perficient’s comprehensive approach to […]
Suspend Reality – 6 Steps to Move from Fantasy to Execution
We’re just now finishing up the holiday season. At this time of year, I’m always intrigued by the magic of the holidays we celebrate, and the optimistic goals we set for the new year. Even the lies we tell ourselves. It amazes me how we collectively like to suspend reality for a bit, reflect, and […]