Posts Tagged ‘technology’

On September 4, 2017, Novartis announced that its current CEO, Joseph Jimenez, will step down from his role in February 2018. He will be replaced by Dr. Vasant Narasimhan, the company’s current global head of drug development and chief medical officer. The backgrounds of the two executives couldn’t be starker. Mr. Jiminez has very little […]

Most of us have been affected by flight delays due to inclement weather. In fact, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the largest cause of air traffic delays in the National Airspace System is the weather. While flight delays are a nuisance, they also translate into real losses for industry-related companies and passengers. It’s […]

Now that October 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 September – they’re ranked in order of popularity, with number one being the most viewed piece. How Merck & Facebook Are […]

Business intelligence (BI) technologies enable wealth management firms to analyze raw data, with the goal of improving decision making, enhancing client relationships, increasing operational efficiency, and adhering to legal and regulatory compliance mandates. A properly designed BI framework can provide financial services companies with a rich, intuitive user interface that enables business users to run […]

Technology is a constantly changing, from the latest mobile devices to the emergence of big data in automotive, education, and digital marketing. If you blink, you could miss the next big thing. At Perficient, we often talk about technology in the present. After all, upgrading to the cloud, adopting digital transformation, and being customer obsessed […]

The ideal candidate for a business intelligence (BI) program is a firm that is seeking greater operational efficiency, increased flexibility and interoperability, better management reporting, mitigation of regulatory or other risks, enhanced transparency, access and support, and the ability to make informed business decisions. It is a firm that believes the investment in operational efficiency, […]

The business intelligence (BI) industry has been plagued with poor user adoption for years and has a huge failure rate among companies. Here are some of the reasons why. Product is challenging to use: When a BI tool is not designed for business users, such as financial advisors and client associates who are primarily non-technical […]

A few months ago, I came down with the flu. I couldn’t get out of bed from fever, pain, nausea, and exhaustion. Over the phone, a nurse confirmed that I probably did have the flu but I physically could not get into the office to see my primary care physician or get a prescription. No […]

Mastering the digital customer experience remains top-of-mind for companies across all industries. According to Forrester, nine of 10 organizations work with outside vendors to implement (i.e., strategy, design, technology) their digital experience programs. Fortunately for you, and us, Forrester recently released its list of “the biggest and most important digital experience service providers.” Perficient, along […]

Wealth management firms, like many other financial services industry players, are under increased pressure to get ahead of the competition due to the increased availability of advanced analytics technology and regulatory pressure to effectively manage client portfolios. Data is rapidly becoming every company’s most valuable asset, creating a tremendous opportunity for firms that translate it […]

You love tech and so do we. We asked our team of consultants to put together a list of their favorite technology sites. Did we miss something? (probably) Add it to the comments! General Tech Perficient Blogs – Blogs across multiple industries, technologies and solutions MIT Technology Review – Your guide to what matters today Fast […]

A couple of days ago, I posted this piece on a different blog at Perficient, but thought it was interesting enough to share it with those who work in the banking and insurance industries. –  –  – Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s CEO, recently took a trip to Alaska as part of his personal challenge to have […]