The Belgian IT market is ripe for M&A
Several acquisitions have occurred in the Belgian ICT market during 2020, despite the difficult circumstances during the pandemic and lockdown measures. PAC continues to see M&A traction from Belgian players and external IT providers, and private equity firms as all demonstrate confidence in the market.
Figure of the day: IoT platforms - CxO survey - worldwide
47% of companies we surveyed for the CxO Investment Survey worldwide stated that they already use Microsoft’s Azure IoT as IoT platform.
Figure of the day: IT challenges - CxO survey - banking and insurance
40% of the enterprise leaders in the banking and insurance sector we surveyed for the CxO Investment Survey worldwide rate optimization of end-user experience as a major IT challenge for their organization.
Figure of the day: IT budgets - CxO survey - Belgium
According to PAC's CxO Investment Survey, 69% of respondents in Belgium expect their local IT budgets to increase in 2021.
Figure of the day: Investment priorities - CxO survey - cloud computing
33% of the enterprise leaders we surveyed for the CxO Investment Survey worldwide intend to spend more on cloud computing over the next two years.
Figure of the day: Major goals of current digital transformation projects - CxO survey - USA
According to PAC's CxO Investment Survey, 50% of respondents in the USA rate improving the digital customer experience as a major goal of their current digital transformation projects.
Figure of the day: IT challenge shortage of skilled IT professionals - CxO survey - the Netherlands
33% of the enterprise leaders we surveyed for the CxO Investment Survey in the Netherlands rate shortage of skilled IT professionals as a major IT challenge for their organization.
IBM further strengthens its services business in Central and Eastern Europe
Analysts from PAC met with Vladimir Seibert, GBS partner CEE, to discuss IBM’s development plans for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
SapphireNow 2021: Embark on Your Digital Journey
On June 2, SAP opened a new virtual edition of its SapphireNow global event. Hosted by Christian Klein, Chief Executive Officer, and Julia White, Chief Marketing and Solutions Officer, the global keynote highlighted three main pillars: Intelligent Enterprise, Networks, and Sustainability. SAP announced new modules or offerings in each of ...
Atos opens doors on decarbonization centers
Atos is stepping up its momentum in the decarbonization space with the launch of a string of dedicated Centers of Excellence across its international operations.
Figure of the day: Economic challenges - CxO survey - Austria
According to PAC's CxO Investment Survey, 57% of respondents in Autsria rate cost reduction and efficiency pressure as a major economic challenges for your organization.
Figure of the day: IT challenges - CxO survey - Switzerland
48% of the enterprise leaders we surveyed for the CxO Investment Survey in Switzerland rate active contribution of IT to optimizing business processes as major IT challenge for their organization.
Figure of the day: Economic challenges - CxO survey - Spain
According to PAC's CxO Investment Survey, 72% of respondents in Spain rate the current economic situation in the home country as the major economic challenge for their organizations.
AWS brings machine learning solutions to take on manufacturing challenges
We recently sat down with Jan Metzner, Head of Manufacturing for EMEA; and Constantin Gonzales, a Principal Solutions Architect working with customers in the manufacturing industry.
Figure of the day: Goals of digital transformation projects - CxO survey - the Netherlands
51% of the Dutch enterprise leaders we surveyed for the CxO Investment Survey advised that enhancing existing products and services is a major goal for digital transformation projects.
Figure of the day: Economic challenges - CxO survey - Italy
According to PAC's CxO Investment Survey, 55% of respondents in Italy rate Covid-19-related revenue loss as a major challenge for their organizations.
La croissance du secteur du numérique devrait repartir durablement
Après une année 2020 difficile avec une décroissance de -5,1%, le marché des logiciels et services va retrouver des couleurs en 2021 avec une croissance de +4,7%.
Le numérique reste au cœur des chantiers de transformation des organisations françaises et elles ne peuvent pas se permettre de baisser leurs investissements deux années de suite ...
Figure of the day: AI strategy - CxO survey - France
68% of the enterprise leaders in France we interviewed for the CxO Investment Survey stated that they have already put in place an overall strategy for AI or have one under development.
Wipro speeds up the development in Europe
PAC’s analysts recently attended Wipro’s Europe Analyst and Advisor Day. The messages were more oriented towards the future development of Wipro’s business in Europe and how Wipro is helping its European clients across industries navigate their transformation journey and develop effective digital strategies.
Figure of the day: Security as a major IT challenge - CxO survey - Spain
According to PAC´s CxO Investment Survey, 56% of respondents in Spain rate smooth and secure IT operations as a major IT challenge for their organization.