The annual Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards showcase advances in the productivity and potential of business applications, as well as technology that contributes significantly to the improved processes and performance of an organization. Our goal is to recognize technology and vendors that have introduced noteworthy digital innovations to advance business and IT.
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Topics:
Human Capital Management,
Talent Management,
Workforce Management,
AI & Machine Learning
The annual Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards showcase advances in the productivity and potential of business applications, as well as technology that contributes significantly to the improved processes and performance of an organization. Our goal is to recognize technology and vendors that have introduced noteworthy digital innovations to advance business and IT.
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Topics:
business intelligence,
Analytics,
Digital Technology,
natural language processing,
AI & Machine Learning,
Analytics & Data
The topic of artificial intelligence using machine learning (AI/ML) used to conjure up images of PhDs in white lab coats using massive computers to solve arcane problems, but today’s technology is packaged to be used effectively by those not trained in data science to address daily chores more efficiently. AI will be valuable to finance departments in five general areas: forecasting and planning, analytics, task supervision, recommendations and automated commentary. Although the payoff from...
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Topics:
Office of Finance,
Analytics,
Business Planning,
ERP and Continuous Accounting,
AI & Machine Learning,
digital finance
Even when all workers are based in the same location under the same legal codes, local payroll can be complicated. When you consider the added complications of different states or even countries, the idea of global payroll can seem very complicated, as discussed in a recent perspective.
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Topics:
Human Capital Management,
Payroll Management,
AI & Machine Learning
Technology for managing contact centers is transforming quickly due to innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). It is also splintering into multiple market segments that overlap: Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), conversational AI (which is a modern form of self-service), cross-functional analytics, and integrations with tools for sales and marketing users. For buying organizations, it can be hard to identify exactly which vendors and market segments serve...
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Topics:
Customer Experience,
Contact Center,
agent management,
AI & Machine Learning,
customer service and support
The practical advancement of artificial intelligence is being realized by embedding it into applications across human capital management processes. Using AI to generate personalization enables workflows for managers to make quicker and better decisions, ranging from talent acquisition to engaging candidates to become more effective workers. The challenge for organizations is to find applications that use AI to support daily tasks of workers and HR teams, advancing the talent of the...
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Topics:
Human Capital Management,
Talent Management,
AI & Machine Learning
Data is moving to the cloud. And as cloud applications are adopted, it means that many critical sources of data for analytics now, or soon will, live in the cloud. In fact, nearly nine in 10 participants in our research (89%) reported that they plan to use cloud-based analytics deployments, and the overwhelming majority of organizations (86%) expect that most of their data will eventually be in the cloud. But, as organizations look to embed analytics and reporting into their applications, they...
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Topics:
embedded analytics,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
natural language processing,
Streaming Analytics,
AI & Machine Learning
With the increasing exodus from on-premises solutions, organizations are migrating towards cloud computing for data analytics. Cloud computing supports rapid growth, collaborative analysis and real-time insights without requiring large capital investments in IT infrastructure. A cloud-based approach to analytics can help organizations be more agile and responsive to opportunities in the market.
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Topics:
cloud analytics,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
AI & Machine Learning
Data lakes began to emerge 10 years ago in response to the desire for analytic data platforms that could economically store and process large volumes of raw data. These platforms access data from multiple operational applications in a variety of formats to be queried by multiple business departments for a variety of analytic workloads.
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Topics:
business intelligence,
Cloud Computing,
Data Governance,
Data Management,
AI & Machine Learning,
Analytics & Data,
analytic data platforms
The annual Ventana Research Digital Innovation Awards showcase advances in the productivity and potential of business applications as well as technology that contributes significantly to the improved processes and performance of an organization. Our goal is to recognize technology and vendors that have introduced noteworthy digital innovations to advance business and IT that optimizes organizational resilience and workforce readiness.
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Topics:
Cloud Computing,
Internet of Things,
Digital Technology,
blockchain,
mobile computing,
extended reality,
Digital Innovation Awards,
AI & Machine Learning,
robotic automation,
Analytics & Data,
Collaborative & Conversational Computing
Organizations face a variety of data and analytics challenges resulting from growth and increased scale. Multiple tools and techniques are needed to derive value from various databases. But, adding more systems means adding more complexities, which can slow operations and add costs for maintaining additional systems. SQL databases have been very popular among organizations for storing and managing data. These databases enable workers to manage and analyze massive volumes of data quickly and...
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Topics:
business intelligence,
Data Management,
AI & Machine Learning,
analytic data platforms
Historically, it’s been difficult to convince chief financial officers to invest in technology that makes it easier to spend money. That’s probably because before digital technologies, the natural impediments to spending stood as crude but effective strategies for fiscal control. Today, however, not using technology to streamline corporate spend actually increases costs and decreases control. The right software can increase efficiency and visibility into how money is spent, provide...
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Topics:
Office of Finance,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
Business Planning,
Financial Performance Management,
Process Mining,
Streaming Analytics,
AI & Machine Learning
The annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals that utilize technology to advance business and IT. The Digital Leadership Awards showcase the professional leadership and their use of business applications or technology that contribute significantly to improved efficiency, productivity and the performance of their organization. This prestigious award recognizes leaders and pioneers who have contributed to their organization’s success and championed...
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Topics:
Cloud Computing,
Internet of Things,
Digital Technology,
blockchain,
mobile computing,
extended reality,
AI & Machine Learning,
robotic automation,
Analytics & Data,
Collaborative & Conversational Computing
The annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals that utilize technology to advance business and IT. The Digital Leadership Awards showcase the professional leadership and their use of business applications or technology that contribute significantly to improved efficiency, productivity and the performance of their organization. This prestigious award recognizes leaders and pioneers who have contributed to their organization’s success and championed...
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Topics:
Performance Management,
Sales,
Customer Experience,
Human Capital Management,
Marketing,
Marketing Performance Management,
Office of Finance,
Voice of the Customer,
Continuous Planning,
Business Continuity,
Learning Management,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
Cloud Computing,
Data Governance,
Data Integration,
Internet of Things,
Business Planning,
Contact Center,
Data,
Product Information Management,
Sales Performance Management,
Talent Management,
Workforce Management,
Financial Performance Management,
Digital Technology,
Digital Marketing,
Digital Commerce,
Operations & Supply Chain,
Enterprise Resource Planning,
Total Compensation Management,
Continuous Payroll,
Field Service,
Process Mining,
Streaming Analytics,
Conversational Marketing,
Digital Experience Platform,
AI & Machine Learning,
Experience Management,
Digital Communications,
Analytics & Data
The annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals that utilize technology to advance business and IT. The Digital Leadership Awards showcase the professional leadership and their use of business applications or technology that contribute significantly to improved efficiency, productivity and the performance of their organization. This prestigious award recognizes leaders and pioneers who have contributed to their organization’s success and championed...
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Topics:
Performance Management,
Sales,
Customer Experience,
Human Capital Management,
Marketing,
Marketing Performance Management,
Office of Finance,
Voice of the Customer,
Continuous Planning,
Business Continuity,
Learning Management,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
Cloud Computing,
Data Governance,
Data Integration,
Internet of Things,
Business Planning,
Contact Center,
Data,
Product Information Management,
Sales Performance Management,
Talent Management,
Workforce Management,
Financial Performance Management,
Digital Technology,
Digital Marketing,
Digital Commerce,
Operations & Supply Chain,
Enterprise Resource Planning,
Total Compensation Management,
Continuous Payroll,
Field Service,
Process Mining,
Streaming Analytics,
Conversational Marketing,
Digital Experience Platform,
AI & Machine Learning,
Experience Management,
Digital Communications,
Analytics & Data
The annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals that utilize technology to advance business and IT. The Digital Leadership Awards showcase the professional leadership and their use of business applications or technology that contribute significantly to improved efficiency, productivity and the performance of their organization. This prestigious award recognizes leaders and pioneers who have contributed to their organization’s success and championed...
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Topics:
Performance Management,
Sales,
Customer Experience,
Human Capital Management,
Marketing,
Marketing Performance Management,
Office of Finance,
Voice of the Customer,
Continuous Planning,
Business Continuity,
Learning Management,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
Cloud Computing,
Data Governance,
Data Integration,
Internet of Things,
Business Planning,
Contact Center,
Data,
Product Information Management,
Sales Performance Management,
Talent Management,
Workforce Management,
Financial Performance Management,
Digital Technology,
Digital Marketing,
Digital Commerce,
Operations & Supply Chain,
Enterprise Resource Planning,
Total Compensation Management,
Continuous Payroll,
Field Service,
Process Mining,
Streaming Analytics,
Conversational Marketing,
Digital Experience Platform,
AI & Machine Learning,
Experience Management,
Digital Communications,
Analytics & Data
The annual Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards recognize organizations and individuals that utilize technology to advance business and IT. The Digital Leadership Awards showcase the professional leadership and their use of business applications or technology that contribute significantly to improved efficiency, productivity and the performance of their organization. This prestigious award recognizes leaders and pioneers who have contributed to their organization’s success and championed...
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Topics:
Performance Management,
Sales,
Customer Experience,
Human Capital Management,
Marketing,
Marketing Performance Management,
Office of Finance,
Voice of the Customer,
Continuous Planning,
Business Continuity,
Learning Management,
Analytics,
Business Intelligence,
Cloud Computing,
Data Governance,
Data Integration,
Internet of Things,
Business Planning,
Contact Center,
Data,
Product Information Management,
Sales Performance Management,
Talent Management,
Workforce Management,
Financial Performance Management,
Digital Technology,
Digital Marketing,
Digital Commerce,
Operations & Supply Chain,
Enterprise Resource Planning,
Total Compensation Management,
Continuous Payroll,
Field Service,
Process Mining,
Streaming Analytics,
Conversational Marketing,
Digital Experience Platform,
AI & Machine Learning,
Experience Management,
Digital Communications,
Analytics & Data
A digital finance and accounting organization is one that uses software to enhance efficiency by eliminating manual operations and automating workflows, improving financial data quality. This is especially relevant to small to midsize organizations that need to minimize administrative overhead yet still have financial controls and operational visibility to achieve and sustain profitable growth. A continuous accounting approach can streamline tasks and processes, reducing time spent on...
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Topics:
Office of Finance,
Analytics,
Digital Technology,
AI & Machine Learning,
digital finance
With more and more data available to analyze, organizations are realizing the value that sophisticated analyses using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) can provide. The benefits of these analyses are significant: our Dynamic Insights research on machine learning finds that organizations most often benefit through competitive advantage, but also improved customer experiences, increased sales, the ability to respond quickly to opportunities in the market, and lower costs....
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Topics:
business intelligence,
Analytics,
Data Governance,
Data Integration,
Data,
Business,
Digital Technology,
AI & Machine Learning
The virtualization of business and the evolution of digital transformation to applications and systems that operate in cloud computing — or the “as-a-service” environment — has fragmented enterprise and data architectures. The role of cloud computing has become a utility to provide elastic resources in support of operational needs. For example, data in the cloud requirements are provided by third-party vendors, managing security and storage of data outside the organization.
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Topics:
Cloud Computing,
Data,
Digital Technology,
Digital transformation,
data lakes,
data operations,
AI & Machine Learning,
Digital Business,
Data Platforms