McKinsey captured the zeitgeist of the workplace perfectly in a paper entitled ‘If we’re all so busy, why isn’t anything getting done?’. Why indeed. McKinsey believes it is the endless meetings, emails, messages and groups that weigh people down with their invisible digital weight and define the very idea of the unnecessary interaction. It has become too difficult to get things done, and both the business and the employee suffer as a result. This is perhaps one of the biggest drivers of the low-code/no-code (LC/NC) revolution, where employees are creating their own solutions to these problems. Instead of being locked
Public cloud, says Statista, is expected to be worth nearly $200 billion in 2023 and McKinsey describes cloud as the ‘trillion-dollar prize’ that’s up for grabs. Thing is, while cloud has many proven benefits across cost savings, efficiencies, productivity gains, and so much more, it also has many proven pitfalls, especially if it isn’t implemented strategically. This is echoed in a recent analysis by McKinsey that highlights how cloud can ‘flounder quickly unless organizations invest in building the right cloud foundations’. The firm points out that short-term gains lead to long-term pain, and it’s not wrong. This view is echoed
McKinsey believes that intelligent automation that goes beyond business processes and into decision-making and problem-solving is the key to sustainable efficiency. The firm also points out that many organizations don’t have the infrastructure or the tools they need to really get stuck into this potential value. Limitations around systems, architecture and frameworks make it complex for organizations to minimize the risks while enjoying the benefits. This is echoed in a recent analysis by Gartner. The firm found that 80% of executives recognize that automation can be applied to decision-making within the business but that the challenges inhibiting uptake include scale,
A recent Microsoft survey found that 82% of low-code/no-code users believe that the technology helps them improve their knowledge and skills. It also found that it has had an 83% positive impact on work satisfaction and workloads and an 80% impact on positive morale. It also revealed how important it is for employees to feel that they can grow within a company and develop skills that have ongoing potential. If people feel that they can be a part of process transformation while building their own skillsets, then they are more engaged and passionate about their roles and the company. Around
Security has never been a bigger priority than it is right now. The threats are intelligent, sophisticated, and increasingly pervasive. The risks are greater and the landscape more complex. And remaining secure and compliant has become a significant concern for organisations worldwide – regulations such as GDPR are commonplace and failure can lose the business money and reputation. Managing a successful business on a digital frontier that feels more like the Wild West than ever before is demanding of resources, time and expectations. Which is why Microsoft has invested into two solutions designed to help organisations overcome security challenges and
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