thought leadership

In tough times, companies do better when they do good. Smart companies understand that taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters seriously isn’t just the right thing for our planet. It’s smart business. It’s never been clearer that the right ESG strategy can help a company control costs, drive growth, and manage risk. In today’s […]

As IT gains increasing responsibility for customer experiences, cloud, cybersecurity, and observability are emerging as key areas of investment. Elastic and ThoughtLab conducted a global survey of 800 executives in September–October of 2022 to understand how companies and public entities derive value from building a modern data and IT infrastructure. The survey also examined how […]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the heart and soul of the Australian economy and community. They generate more than half of Australia’s economic growth and employ about two-thirds of the local workforce. They are the main catalyst for innovation, responsible for creating most of the country’s new products, services, processes, and business approaches.

The cloud is a game-changer for mid-sized enterprises. It is not just an IT platform; it is a launching pad for business transformation and supercharged performance. When fully adopted, the cloud enables companies to leverage their inherent competitive advantage—their ability to move nimbly in a fast-evolving marketplace. However, cloud computing entails more than just relocating […]

Examples abound of cities around the world doing something clever with technology—installing thousands of sensors, hundreds of solar panels or dozens of rooftop farms—and putting a “smart city” label on it. While some of these initiatives have achieved a degree of success, most haven’t lived up to the hype. With the alarming acceleration in catastrophic […]