Vikrant Viniak

A new research report from Accenture and AIPIA reveals the rise of a new, unconventional data source: smart connected packaging. This article shares some insight into the exciting opportunity for companies to transform their packaging into value creators. From enhanced operational efficiencies to fostering customer engagement and experiences - smart packaging is opening up a new world of opportunities.

With ongoing geopolitical conflict, energy availability and affordability has risen to crisis levels. This is true in both Europe and around the world.
But there is something that governments, business executives and citizens can do now to help. They can start reducing the demand for energy itself. This is especially important in the built environment. Improving energy efficiency and shifting to net-zero buildings are key to making it happen.

Sustainability is an increasing priority for high-tech companies. Emerging technologies such as 5G, blockchain and AI are unlocking new use cases for smart, connected devices that make up IoT. However, they are also causing a massive surge in energy consumption, water usage and CO2 as devices become more powerful. Sharing some strategies on how IoT technologies can improve product sustainability and to help companies attain their ESG goals

To meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and regulatory requirements, companies must transform facilities into energy-efficient smart buildings, and IoT platforms can help.

The list of things we can subscribe to just keeps on growing—and both consumers and businesses are eating them up. On the consumer side, as individuals increasingly favor access to things rather than ownership, subscriptions are now estimated to be a $28 billion industry. A similar trend among businesses, spurred on by the growing use of the cloud, has driven the Software-as-a-Service market to top $100 billion.
But as impressive as those figures are, we’ve really only scratched the… Show more

The list of things we can subscribe to just keeps on growing—and both consumers and businesses are eating them up. On the consumer side, as individuals increasingly favor access to things rather than ownership, subscriptions are now estimated to be a $28 billion industry. A similar trend among businesses, spurred on by the growing use of the cloud, has driven the Software-as-a-Service market to top $100 billion.
But as impressive as those figures are, we’ve really only scratched the surface of what’s possible with subscriptions. The boundaries of subscription models can be pushed far further, and one of the most powerful tools that companies have to do so is the Internet of Things (IoT). IDC estimates that by 2025, more than 40 billion connected devices—including the machines, sensors, and cameras that form the core of IoT—will be generating around 80 zettabytes of data. And all those connected devices and the corresponding tsunami of data offer massive potential for driving subscriptions to even greater heights. Show less

Never before has the intersection of technology and the medical industry become more prominent in our daily lives.
Smart medical devices and apps are becoming a lifeline for patients and health organizations. A growing adoption that has been accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the urgency to innovate and deliver care. We call this medical and tech intersection the “Internet of Medical Things.”
In 2015, Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, author of the Internet of Healthy Things… Show more

Never before has the intersection of technology and the medical industry become more prominent in our daily lives.
Smart medical devices and apps are becoming a lifeline for patients and health organizations. A growing adoption that has been accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the urgency to innovate and deliver care. We call this medical and tech intersection the “Internet of Medical Things.”
In 2015, Dr. Joseph C. Kvedar, author of the Internet of Healthy Things, predicted how technology will change behavior to improve health with a technological and social shift felt by every sector and human being. His book discussed the significant opportunity for health providers, pharma and biotech companies, technology vendors, and newcomers to develop innovative use cases.
His predictions are now becoming a reality Show less

One of the most common misconceptions we hear today, even amongst the largest companies in the world, is that they don’t really know why they need 5G. Some think 5G is still too far off to plan for it today; others think their current WiFi or Zigbee capabilities are good enough; and others simply don’t understand its value. In this article demystifies those misconceptions because 5G is coming and it is going to significantly impact the Internet of Things (IoT) and high tech industries. The… Show more

One of the most common misconceptions we hear today, even amongst the largest companies in the world, is that they don’t really know why they need 5G. Some think 5G is still too far off to plan for it today; others think their current WiFi or Zigbee capabilities are good enough; and others simply don’t understand its value. In this article demystifies those misconceptions because 5G is coming and it is going to significantly impact the Internet of Things (IoT) and high tech industries. The companies that embrace it will be the ones that will be able to drive new growth and revenue opportunities in the future. Show less

5G is the next generation of wireless technology. Roughly 10x faster than its predecessor, able to support one million devices per square kilometer at speeds up to 20 Gbps, 5G offers the first viable alternative to wired connections, with the ease of a wireless network.
IoT, or the Internet of Things, means devices for commercial, industrial, enterprise, and individual use come together on the internet cloud. The devices can interact with each other as well as the cloud, to make decisions on… Show more

5G is the next generation of wireless technology. Roughly 10x faster than its predecessor, able to support one million devices per square kilometer at speeds up to 20 Gbps, 5G offers the first viable alternative to wired connections, with the ease of a wireless network.
IoT, or the Internet of Things, means devices for commercial, industrial, enterprise, and individual use come together on the internet cloud. The devices can interact with each other as well as the cloud, to make decisions on the “edge.” Edge computing involves capturing, processing, and analyzing data near where it is created. Your wearable device? That’s edge computing.

The new ecosystem will impact our personal lives, as well as multiple industries. A few industries will be more impacted than others because of the huge opportunity to commercialize these changes. Think manufacturing, healthcare, automotive and Smart Cities. And investments won’t just benefit High Tech companies, but also communities, in terms of jobs, GDP growth and more. Let’s take Smart Cities as an example: Show less

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) must maintain a strong focus on cost optimization, while under pressure to improve top-line growth.
They must release operating expenditure (opex) spend to increase capital expenditure (capex) investment for the next wave of technologies, such as 5G.
In late 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, Accenture partnered with Ovum to complete a cost-benchmarking assessment of 27 CSPs worldwide.
As the market conditions return to a new normal, we explore… Show more

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) must maintain a strong focus on cost optimization, while under pressure to improve top-line growth.
They must release operating expenditure (opex) spend to increase capital expenditure (capex) investment for the next wave of technologies, such as 5G.
In late 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic, Accenture partnered with Ovum to complete a cost-benchmarking assessment of 27 CSPs worldwide.
As the market conditions return to a new normal, we explore how end-to-end cost optimization can help unleash CSPs' future growth potential. Show less

As more and more companies embrace digital transformation, Everything-as-a-Service models (XaaS) are becoming more prevalent. Companies such as Adobe, Workday, LinkedIn and Salesforce have successfully implemented this model by enabling customers to use software applications in the cloud for years. Most of us associate this model with the rise of subscription models we use for apps and entertainment content. This transition is now moving beyond just the software and content world as companies… Show more

As more and more companies embrace digital transformation, Everything-as-a-Service models (XaaS) are becoming more prevalent. Companies such as Adobe, Workday, LinkedIn and Salesforce have successfully implemented this model by enabling customers to use software applications in the cloud for years. Most of us associate this model with the rise of subscription models we use for apps and entertainment content. This transition is now moving beyond just the software and content world as companies see the benefits to innovate faster and deepen relationships with customers by responding to their desires for flexibility. Companies deploying this new strategy are replacing traditional ways of doing business, outpacing competition, cutting customer acquisition costs, boosting operational efficiency and margins, and driving higher revenue and valuations. Show less

Companies of all kinds are feeling increased pressure to develop As-a-Service capabilities that can meet rising customer expectations.

By putting the right pieces in place, companies can deliver engaging As-a-Service experiences that customers expect.

Seven lessons learned from the companies who are making the pivot can help enterprises avoid costly mistakes that impact growth and profitability.

Explore challenges for developers as they design a product that solves a real-world problem using the power of AI and IoT, including the complexity of new technologies and the fragmented landscape of players’ lack of hardened developer offerings for specific vertical market needs. To address these challenges and to help the developer community and partners unlock the full potential of AI at the edge, Intel launched its Intel AI: In Production ecosystem to help accelerate prototype to production… Show more

Explore challenges for developers as they design a product that solves a real-world problem using the power of AI and IoT, including the complexity of new technologies and the fragmented landscape of players’ lack of hardened developer offerings for specific vertical market needs. To address these challenges and to help the developer community and partners unlock the full potential of AI at the edge, Intel launched its Intel AI: In Production ecosystem to help accelerate prototype to production at the edge with Intel and partner offerings and to achieve scale through various ecosystem programs. Show less

By 2030, Gartner projects blockchain to add $3.1 Trillion in global business value. Through its massive user base, high fidelity, high bandwidth networks, and other inherent characteristics, Accenture estimates Telecoms are well positioned to capture $1 Trillion of this business value. However, this value cannot be achieved within a single Telco silo. A successful blockchain solution capable of capturing this market, and enabling seamless value exchanges between telco subscribers,… Show more

By 2030, Gartner projects blockchain to add $3.1 Trillion in global business value. Through its massive user base, high fidelity, high bandwidth networks, and other inherent characteristics, Accenture estimates Telecoms are well positioned to capture $1 Trillion of this business value. However, this value cannot be achieved within a single Telco silo. A successful blockchain solution capable of capturing this market, and enabling seamless value exchanges between telco subscribers, necessitates collaboration amongst Telcos. This publication creates a compelling case to capture this business value. Show less