Adam Wesoloski, Author at Camera Corner Connecting Point

5 Steps to Defining the ROI for Your Digital Transformation Project

This article was originally featured on Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s website here.

WRITTEN BY ALAN PATRICK FOUNDER AND CXO, AGILE ELEPHANT

Providing an accurate estimate of the value of a new project, product, or service is vital. Here are some fairly simple estimation techniques that can help you.

When we work with clients on their digital transformation plans, a common obstacle is the need to build a business case for the project by calculating an acceptable return on investment (ROI).

This task is especially difficult with new technologies. After all, digital transformation often means estimating potential benefits from something that’s never been done before, using relatively untried technologies.

Whether the project is a small divisional one or a companywide program, at some point ROI matters, usually to make a business case for more funding or drive a rollout. (more…)

Is Your IT Environment Ready For Emerging Technologies?

This article was originally featured on ShoreTel’s website here.

WRITTEN BY KATIE KREGEL, DIRECTOR, GLOBAL CORPORATE MARKETING, SHORETEL

IT teams are no strangers to change, but technology is advancing at such an accelerated pace that it can be a challenge to keep up, much less leap ahead. Plus, it’s all too easy for technology “tipping points” to become “tripping points” if companies don’t learn how to navigate the constant change in the new digital landscape, as Gartner points out.

Adaptability is essential for businesses to thrive in this environment. Your IT team must be nimble enough to leverage emerging technologies before your competitors do, or risk falling behind. But this kind of agility is only possible with flexible, open systems that can accommodate a wide range of emerging technologies – even those not yet on the horizon. (more…)