Why digital transformation is expected to drive M&A

Why digital transformation is expected to drive M&A

Why digital transformation is expected to drive M&A US | Publication | March 2025 The industry-wide shift towards digital transformation, fueled by AI-driven innovations dominating the market, is likely to advance dealmaking in 2025. The new administration has announced its plan to promote technology advancement and digital innovation. The recent measures taken by the administration intend to advance the private sector’s ability to develop and deploy digital innovation. Digital transformation is becoming a pressing need for businesses The market has witnessed a major uptick in new tech solutions driven by artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. These solutions are in demand, which is predominantly steered by businesses seeking to integrate AI in the value chain and customer services to achieve operational efficiencies and optimize operational processes. While AI continues to dominate current market, US companies are actively seeking to explore more advanced digital capabilities. Many are finding ways to use AI to support for operations and an avenue for building new business models, creating new market share and exploring emerging revenue opportunities. Data breach remain a consistent concern for AI use. This risk has led to businesses looking to enhance their expertise in cybersecurity to keep up with the […]

IIM Kashipur to organise International Conference on digital transformation with Syracuse University

IIM Kashipur to organise International Conference on digital transformation with Syracuse University

Global thought leaders to address AI, Industry 5.0, and digital governance from March, 21st to 23rd, 2025 Image by Wikimedia Commons/Addislily Share The Indian Institure of Management Kashipur, in association with Syracuse University’s Snyder Innovation Management Center, will organise the International Conference on Digital Transformation (ICDT) from March 21st to 23rd, 2025. The conference will feature top academics, researchers, and industry experts coming together to discuss the influence of digital transformation on business, governance, and society. Major themes are Industry 5.0, AI and automation, cybersecurity, fintech, and sustainable technology. The conference will feature keynote speakers like Dr. S.P. Raj (Syracuse University), Dr. Raji Srinivasan (University of Texas Austin), and Dr. Anand Jaiswal (IIM Ahmedabad) presenting keynote speeches, and business insights from Shiv Kumar of L’Oréal India. Organised by IIM Kashipur’s Prof. Somnath Chakrabarti and a group of renowned faculty members, the conference has received papers from premier institutions such as IIMs, IITs, and Delhi University. With a robust academia-industry partnership, ICDT 2025 will help frame the narrative on digital transformation and India’s position in the international digital economy.

Atos Powers Digital Transformation at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Atos Powers Digital Transformation at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Story Highlights Atos delivered essential IT services for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. The partnership highlights Atos’ role in advancing digital transformation in sports. Looking for the best stocks to buy? Follow the recommendations of top-performing analysts . Atos SE ( (FR:ATO) ) just unveiled an update. Atos has successfully delivered critical IT services for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, enhancing the event’s digital experience and supporting the participation of athletes with intellectual disabilities. The partnership with Special Olympics International underscores Atos’ commitment to digital transformation in sports, aiming to empower athletes through advanced technologies and ensure seamless operations during major sporting events. More about Atos SE Atos is a global leader in digital transformation, providing advanced IT services and solutions for major sporting events and organizations. The company has been involved with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and serves as the Official Digital Technology Partner for various international sports committees and events. Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell Current Market Cap: €722.9M See more insights into ATO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page . Trending Articles: EPIX Lawsuit Alert! Class Action Lawsuit Against ESSA Pharma, Inc. 3 Penny Stocks to Watch Now, 3/20/25 […]

Related insights for supply chain leaders

Related insights for supply chain leaders

Key takeaways Utilizing AI in the supply chain is rapidly evolving from a competitive advantage to a necessity. An effective AI plan can enhance decision making, agility and visibility across supply networks. Supply chain officers may need additional support to determine the right AI integration strategy. # Supply chain Generative AI Artificial intelligence Digital transformation The middle market is rapidly discovering the transformative value of artificial intelligence and AI technologies to boost efficiency and prioritize resilience in all key business functions. Amid unprecedented challenges and demand shifts, supply chain officers are responsible for developing and implementing an effective AI strategy to optimize the supply chain, potentially reshaping every link to deliver meaningful value. Demonstrating the reach of AI in the middle market, the RSM Middle Market AI Survey 2024: U.S. and Canada found that 78% of executives surveyed are either formally or informally using AI. But only 20% of those respondents feel they have integrated AI meaningfully, and 67% using generative AI report they need outside help to get the most out of that tool. Additionally, while the survey found that data analytics (54%), IT (54%) and customer service (46%) were the leading functions where companies leverage generative AI, […]

SHIFT Speaker Spotlight: Allie Copeland

SHIFT Speaker Spotlight: Allie Copeland

Marble Abstract Christmas White Gray Grunge Texture Wave Pattern Snow Ice Floe Hill Silver Winter Background Paintbrush Lightweight Pencil Coal Scribble Sketch Polar Climate Cold Temperature Ombre Grey Template Sparse Copy Space MDM’s 2025 SHIFT Conference is set for May 13-15 in Denver , and our marquee in-person change management conference features more than 20 different speakers who bring a range of expertise and perspectives to deliver across the event’s 2.5 days. This group is a collection of distribution executives, consultants who advise distributors day-to-day and strategic solution providers who specialize in tools that distribution leaders are infusing into their business strategies. Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out spotlight profiles on these speakers to preview them and their SHIFT session. Next up: Allie Copeland Copeland is an experienced distribution executive, having held numerous leadership roles throughout her career. Before joining ADI Global Distribution — part of Resideo — she served as the vice president of operations at Standard Supply and Distributing Company, where she earned the 2015 AD PHCP MVP award. With a robust background in global supply chain and industrial distribution, she’s been instrumental in driving operational excellence and integrating technology to enhance business performance throughout […]

Huawei's US$119B boom: Enterprise business takes the lead in 2024

Huawei’s US$119B boom: Enterprise business takes the lead in 2024

Friday 21 March 2025 0 Credit: Huawei Huawei hosted the Huawei China Partner Conference 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together industry leaders and business partners under the theme "Born out of aggregation, wisdom at work." During his keynote speech, Tao… The article requires paid subscription. Subscribe Now LOGIN Email address Password Save my User ID and Password Save my User ID and Password Some subscribers prefer to save their log-in information so they do not have to enter their User ID and Password each time they visit the site. To activate this function, check the ‘Save my User ID and Password’ box in the log-in section. This will save the password on the computer you’re using to access the site. Note: If you choose to use the log-out feature, you will lose your saved information. This means you will be required to log-in the next time you visit our site. NEW individual users please REGISTER first. Enterprise user first-time LOGIN . I forgot my ID and/or password? MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Full access to articles dating back to 2000. Real-time access to the news as it breaks. Access to premium content. Full access to Tomorrow’s Headlines. Asia […]

PMI, Kyndryl Focus on Innovation and Digital Transformation

PMI, Kyndryl Focus on Innovation and Digital Transformation

From left to right – Amit Goyal Managing Director, PMI South Asia – Michael Moesman, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl , Pierre Le Manh, President & CEO, PMI , Lenka Pincot, Chief of Staff t.jpeg Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority in project management, and Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, have renewed their strategic partnership to enhance project management capabilities, thereby fostering innovation, and accelerating digital transformation for Kyndryl and its clients. This announcement underscores both organizations’ ongoing commitment to project success and excellence in project delivery. With this, Kyndryl will leverage global standards, certifications, and resources from PMI to empower Kyndryl’s workforce with advanced project management skills, enabling them to deliver complex projects with greater efficiency and success. The partnership will further focus on exploring the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management and provide access to cutting-edge PMI® eLearning resources to drive continued growth and innovation. Pierre Le Manh, President and CEO, PMI said, "This partnership combines the expertise in project management of PMI with the global reach and technological prowess of Kyndryl. It will unlock new opportunities for innovation for Kyndryl and advance the PMI vision of enabling project professionals to […]

TCS Partners with Air New Zealand to Drive AI-Led Transformation, Enhance Passenger Experience

TCS Partners with Air New Zealand to Drive AI-Led Transformation, Enhance Passenger Experience

TCS and Macquarie University launch new Australian research hub to guide organisations in their net-zero journeys As per the five-year partnership, TCS will streamline operations, lead workforce transformation, and accelerate AI-adoption, ensuring seamless, technology-driven experiences for over 15 million passengers annually. Press release MUMBAI | AUCKLAND, March 19, 2025 – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has signed a five-year partnership with Air New Zealand to modernize the airline’s digital infrastructure and position it at the forefront of AI-driven innovation. This collaboration aims to enhance Air New Zealand’s digital capabilities, improve customer experience, and drive operational efficiencies across various aspects of its business, including fleet management, crew scheduling, and ground services. Announced at a formal signing event at TCS’ Banyan Park Campus in Mumbai, the agreement supports Air New Zealand’s vision to become the world’s most digitally advanced airline. The event was attended by New Zealand Prime Minister the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Tata Group Chairman, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran, and TCS Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K. Krithivasan. This partnership strengthens TCS’ commitment to New Zealand, where it has been a trusted partner […]

Azizi Developments partners with SAP for comprehensive digital transformation to support expansion drive

Azizi Developments partners with SAP for comprehensive digital transformation to support expansion drive

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to drive an end-to-end digital transformation of its operations, supporting its ambitious growth plans. Image Courtesy: Azizi Developments Dubai, United Arab Emirates : Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has entered a strategic partnership with SAP to drive an end-to-end digital transformation of its operations, supporting its ambitious growth plans. As a net new customer, Azizi Developments will adopt RISE with SAP Private Cloud, including SAP S/4HANA, as well as a wider range of SAP solutions that will enhance the services it delivers to its stakeholders, with a focus on its clients and staff. The signing ceremony, which was attended by the Group CEO of the Azizi Group of companies, Mr. Farhad Azizi, and Senior Vice President, SAP Middle East and Africa – South, Mr. Sergio Maccotta, as well as other senior management figures of both entities and several other key stakeholders, was held at Azizi Developments’ offices in the Conrad Hotel on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road on the 20th of March 2025. This digital transformation project aims to create a unified digital architecture, streamlining operations and ensuring seamless integration […]

Cloud Service Market Poised for Exponential Growth Amid Digital Transformation and AI Integration | FMI Reports

Cloud Service Market Poised for Exponential Growth Amid Digital Transformation and AI Integration | FMI Reports

Cloud Service Market The cloud service market is expected to be valued at USD 624.8 billion in 2024. The cloud service technologies are predicted to rise at a staggering CAGR of 15.7% from 2024 to 2034. The global market is anticipated to reach USD 2,686.06 billion by 2034. The Cloud Service Market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing digital transformation, AI adoption, and the shift towards remote work. With businesses migrating to cloud-based infrastructures for scalability, security, and efficiency, the demand for cloud services is expected to surge in the coming years. Get Ahead with Our Report: Request Your Sample Now! https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/report-sample#5245502d47422d3132393131 Key Takeaways: Growing adoption of AI, machine learning, and data analytics in cloud computing. Expansion of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies across industries. Increasing demand for cloud security and compliance solutions . Rising investments in edge computing and cloud-native applications . Government and enterprise adoption of sovereign cloud solutions for data privacy. Key Drivers: Digital Transformation Initiatives – Organizations across industries are shifting to cloud-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Remote Work & Collaboration Tools – The rise in remote work has accelerated the demand for cloud-based SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions. Cost Efficiency & Scalability […]