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Tech Trends 2012

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:27:03 +0530

Available now. Deloitte’s annual Technology Trends report examines technology put to practical business use. This year’s theme, "Elevate IT for digital business," examines the broad impacts of five technology forces that have influenced our reports over the past several years - analytics, mobility, social, cloud and cyber security. Our 2012 trends are grouped into two categories:

Disruptors are technologies that can create sustainable positive disruption in IT capabilities, business operations and sometimes even business models.
Enablers are technologies in which many CIOs have already invested time and effort, but which warrant another look this year because of new developments. Enablers may be more evolutionary than revolutionary, but the potential is there to elevate the business game with technology.

It’s an uncommon, and perhaps even unique, time to have so many emerging forces - all rapidly evolving, technology-centric and each already impacting business so strongly. Whether or not you have previously thought of your business as inherently digital, the convergence of these forces offers a new set of tools, opening the door to a new set of rules for operations, performance and competition. This is an opportunity for IT to truly help elevate business performance. Each of these 2012 trends is relevant today. Each has significant momentum and potential to make an impact. Each warrants timely consideration. Forward-thinking organizations should consider developing an explicit strategy in each area - even if that strategy is to wait and see. But whatever you do, step up. Use the digital forces to your advantage. Don’t get caught unaware or unprepared.

Deconstruct your data

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:25:41 +0530

Explore our latest resources to learn how business analytics can deliver uncommon insights and breakout value.

When crafting corporate strategy, should social business be bolted on or baked in?

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:23:50 +0530

Many companies recognize that social business offers new tools and rules for competing in the marketplace. But should social strategy be integrated into the overall corporate strategy? Or should it stand alone?

Mining for insight

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:21:40 +0530

Pricing analytics can help companies better examine their customers, products and marketplace dynamics to help improve their growth and profitability.

World-class talent programs aren’t waiting for the recovery

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:54:43 +0530

Explore the key questions senior executives and talent managers at large companies are confronting in the face of economic uncertainty and an uneven talent market.

The next evolution:Store 3.0

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:51:34 +0530

Traditional retailers are finding it harder to keep pace with evolving consumer attitudes and expectations - and may not have time to catch up. They have come to a crossroads where they need to rethink how they can transform their stores, strategies and operating models into a store of tomorrow - a Store 3.0 - to attract the loyalty wallets of customers.

CFO Signals: 2011 Q4 results

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:33:11 +0530

Few current economic trends bode well for consumer demand or economic growth at home or abroad, and CFOs' expectations bear this out. CFO optimism did not rebound after last quarter’s large drop, and year-over-year financial projections continued their declining (albeit positive) trend.

Tap into the power of analytics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:06:42 +0530

New ways of applying supply chain analytics can lead to dramatically higher levels of performance.

Risk Intelligence: Focus on risk committees

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:03:09 +0530

Even outside the financial services industry - where risk committees will become more prevalent with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as well as the Federal Reserve’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on enhanced prudential supervision - many large companies are starting to explore how a board risk committee might help them navigate the broadening array of risks in today’s uncertain economic and regulatory environment. Explore our latest resources to learn more.

Do you need a cost czar?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:01:53 +0530

Many leading companies are assigning an executive to oversee cost improvement activities across the entire enterprise. Should you?

Three minute guide to customer analytics

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:00:10 +0530

Customer analytics is among the most powerful enablers companies have for translating their customers’ signals into useful insights.

Talent Edge 2020: Drafting new talent plans for the ongoing recovery

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:30:15 +0530

New in the Talent Edge 2020 survey series, this report identifies important trends driving corporate talent strategies and how companies are responding to shifting economic realities.

Deloitte acquires Übermind; Establishes lead in the mobile revolution

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 19:26:00 +0530

We are excited to announce that Deloitte has recently acquired Übermind, a leading agency in the mobile and digital space. Übermind will join the Deloitte Consulting LLP Technology practice, and will bring its insights in mobile application development, strategy, creative and Web to Deloitte.

Are you overlooking sustainability opportunities?

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 19:24:32 +0530

With continued economic malaise to contend with, many executives are turning to sustainability to help improve the bottom line. And issues such as water scarcity are beginning to reach the boardroom as a strategic priority. The benefits of focusing on sustainability initiatives are real as are the risks associated with overlooking sustainability issues. Explore our latest resources to learn more.

Be nimble, be quick: Organizational, financial and operational performance

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:50:59 +0530

To prepare for and take advantage of the rapidly changing marketplace, businesses need to be nimble. Staying on top of technology, global and regulatory trends could mean the difference between improving organizational, financial and operational performance or letting it slip. Explore our latest resources to learn more.

Foreign direct investment: A bright spot for mid-market enterprise growth

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:49:50 +0530

By adapting their strategies to account for the wide range of opportunities and challenges presented by emerging markets today, mid-market companies can lay the foundation for stronger growth tomorrow. This new white paper explains how.

Optimizing private company competitiveness through effective board composition

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:46:57 +0530

Private companies may have much to gain by embracing a few key features of the governance model required for public entities. The compelling question becomes, could voluntary adoption of some of them inspire important developments for our organization in today’s competitive environment?

Achieving analytics excellence: Part two

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:45:13 +0530

Part two in the "Achieving analytics excellence" series discusses how building an analytics center of expertise (COE) can give companies a leg up on managing the powerful technological capabilities inherent in analytics.

The Postdigital Age: Is your enterprise ready?

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:42:58 +0530

Few companies can ignore that approximately two billion people around the world are using the Internet for communications, information and commerce. We’re clearly in the Digital Age. But what’s next? Do emerging technology forces mobility, analytics, social business, cloud computing and cyber intelligence have the power to transform business beyond digital? Some say we’re entering the Postdigital Age when these new technologies will be implemented and integrated into each facet of the enterprise. Are we? Or is this just a futurist’s wishful thinking? Read the debate.

2012 industry outlook

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:40:45 +0530

It’s often difficult to see clearly through tough times, but a new year on the horizon encourages reflection and rethinking. Our 2012 industry outlooks provide insights from some of our most experienced and innovative minds. Visit Deloitte.com to get recharged to take on the year ahead.

Foreign direct investment: A bright spot for mid-market enterprise growth

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:37:48 +0530

Many mid-market executives see a window of opportunity in emerging markets, which offer viable alternatives for expanding the customer base, improving operating efficiencies, cutting costs and increasing productivity. This white paper highlights the challenges and benefits.

Optimizing private company competitiveness through effective board composition

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:35:43 +0530

Where does the move to good governance begin? Perhaps chief among the actions that need to be taken is board of director composition and selection. Having the right people and the right mix of people on the board is the essential stage-setter for sound governance.

Achieving analytics excellence - part one

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:57:29 +0530

Read the first installment of our new series on achieving analytics excellence through organizing and developing an analytics center of expertise.

Regulatory & legislative reform: Anticipate tomorrow’s complex issues

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:54:33 +0530

Explore our latest resources on tax reform, health care reform, the Volcker Rule, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Creative shopping keeps spirits bright

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:52:12 +0530

The holidays are getting a little more personal this year, according to Deloitte’s 26th Annual Holiday Consumer Spending Survey. Respondents plan to spend more money on socializing away from home, and less on gifts and gift cards this season. Nearly one-third of respondents also said it’s important for retailers to have multiple channels and opportunities for consumers to shop from online to in-store.

Deloitte's 2011 Annual Business Traveler Survey

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:46:46 +0530

Deloitte’s Travel, Hospitality and Leisure sector has released their Business Traveler Survey for the second year in a row, providing an interesting look into the link between generation differences and choices in business travel.

Isn’t more analytics the answer to solve your pricing challenges?

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:55:47 +0530

Pricing has always been perceived to be a numbers game. So it’s not surprising that, encouraged by new technologies, a lot of companies are pushing for advanced analytical tools to help take their pricing strategies to the next level. But at the same time, some are wondering whether more analytics is really the answer to their problems. After all, they’re already swimming in numbers. In fact, they could probably rely on intuition alone to identify the obstacles in their way today, right? Explore the debate.

Growth and transformation strategies: Opening the black box

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:54:46 +0530

Setting a clear target, identifying the right growth levers, apportioning investments amongst them and managing growth with programmatic, repeatable rigor are the keys to opening the "black box" and building the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth. Explore our latest resources to get started.

Workforce reporting and analytics

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:16 +0530

Are you frustrated that massive amounts of workforce data are going unused in your organization? Then take just three minutes to read our guide to workforce reporting and analytics to see how workforce analytics is capable of delivering deeper insights that can pave the way to more effective decision making.

Is big data just a big distraction?

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:14:29 +0530

Your business generates a tremendous and growing amount of data. If you could decode it all, you could be sitting on a significant competitive advantage. And yet there’s a growing chorus of business leaders who claim that by focusing on big data - datasets that are very large, highly complex or both - companies could be missing out on other, more immediate opportunities. So which is it? Does big data really hold the keys to breakout insights into the business, or is it just distracting from the real business at hand?

2011 Shift Index: Measuring the forces of long-term change

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:13:34 +0530

In the midst of an economic downturn, when it is all too easy to fixate on cyclical events, there is real danger of losing sight of deeper trends. To provide a clear, comprehensive and sustained view of the deep dynamics changing our world, Deloitte’s Center for the Edge has developed the Shift Index. The Shift Index consists of three indices and 25 metrics designed to make longer-term performance trends more visible and actionable.

Organizing analytics

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:12:27 +0530

As more leaders develop their organization’s analytics capabilities, the debate becomes centered on how to manage them. The key is finding the right model for your organizational culture.

Leadership by design

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:10:40 +0530

We see leadership development as a process where one that starts with getting crystal clear about your company’s top strategic priorities, then figuring out where your leadership gaps lie relative to those priorities and finally taking targeted actions (more than one!) to close the gaps. Like solving other business challenges, leadership development requires a systemic solution that considers many factors in an organized, thoughtful way. Read more in latest HR Times blog post.

ACO Medicare Shared Savings Program final rule

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:55:56 +0530

CMS released the final rule for its Medicare Shared Savings Program for Accountable Care Organizations. Deloitte reviews the rule’s key takeaways, provides estimated program savings and lists stakeholder implications.

Emerging technologies: Anticipate to accelerate

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:55:02 +0530

What opportunities can new technologies - and their intersections - unlock for your enterprise? Explore our latest insights to stay on top of the latest developments.

Visual analytics: Revealing corruption, fraud, waste and abuse

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:54:22 +0530

For entities around the globe, identifying potential corruption and fraud activities in large volumes of data has historically been difficult and quite costly. The rich insights within that data may be difficult to identify by traditional means and remain hidden.

FASB's new qualitative goodwill impairment assessment

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:53:23 +0530

Complying with the requirement for annual goodwill impairment testing can be time-consuming and expensive for companies. Preparers of private companies' financial statements have been striving for a less costly and complex solution.

Marketing ROI on steroids

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 21:16:29 +0530

Is your Marketing ROI sufficient enough in today’s complex business environment? Or should you pump things up by using advanced analytics? Weigh in on the Debate.

Career - CFO Signals: 2011 Q3

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:36:11 +0530

Deloitte's Q311 CFO Signals survey reveals the top three CFO job stresses of North America's CFOs, including major change initiatives, strategic ambiguity and changing regulatory requirements.

2011 Technology Fast 500 rankings released

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 16:34:51 +0530

The Technology Fast 500 is an annual ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Award winners were selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2006 to 2010.

Working as one: Collective leadership

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:51:29 +0530

Collective leadership is an approach to thinking about how organizations achieve major goals: deploy new strategies or implement transformational change. It identifies ways leaders can more effectively galvanize their people to work together toward a common purpose. It is a business strategy, rather than an HR strategy, but its emphasis on people and leadership means HR can be an important driver and supporter of the effort.

Sustainability: A strategic imperative

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:38:03 +0530

Unlimited resources are a thing of the past. With energy costs and water scarcity on the rise, sustainability has become a strategic imperative. A holistic strategy can help organizations enhance revenue and brand value, promote innovation, reduce costs and manage risk. Explore our latest resources to learn more.

Evaluating first-time defaulters: From the inside out

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:37:08 +0530

This article sheds light on the ways banks and other financial institutions can interact and utilize data analytics to identify and retain first-time defaulters in order to build profitable, long-term relationships.

Ninth annual fair value pricing survey

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:36:09 +0530

This survey is an effective tool in tracking valuation policies, industry practices, and governance and oversight procedures used by leading asset managers.

Meeting changing customer expectations in life insurance

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:24 +0530

Read how customer expectations are driving the need for a new operating model capable of fully leveraging information and analytics.

Navigating a fractured future

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:34:22 +0530

This report takes a closer look at the future of the North American and global gas markets and offers strategic insights.

Energy management strategy

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:28:33 +0530

Learn how organizations can help offset the effect of future energy price increases by adopting a holistic, enterprise-wide strategy that treats energy as a manageable asset.

Deloitte annual holiday survey: Down economy? "Bah humbug!"

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:26:44 +0530

The Deloitte Annual Holiday Survey shows two-thirds (67 percent) of consumers expect the economy to stay the same or weaken next year, but nearly three out of five (59 percent) will put aside economic worries and spend the same or more this holiday season.

Mid-market perspectives: Competing in uncertain times

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:24:01 +0530

This survey-based report provides compelling insights into what U.S. mid-market executives are doing to retain a productive edge for their companies, despite the economy - hiring for specific skills, improving business processes and technology, and using business analytics to target high-value customers. Read the full report.

Boiling point? The skills gap in U.S. manufacturing

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:23:08 +0530

Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Manufacturing Institute have renewed the Skills Gap study, seeking to answer several important questions about the nature of the skills and talent gaps in manufacturing today.

CFO Signals: 2011 Q3 survey results

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:22:25 +0530

The last six quarters of our CFO Signals survey have shown that it takes a lot to dampen the optimism of CFOs from North America’s largest companies. But this quarter it happened - and in a dramatic fashion. For the first time in the history of the Deloitte CFO Signals survey, finance chiefs who are more pessimistic about their own company’s prospects outnumber optimists in the third quarter of 2011.

Energy and business

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:40:27 +0530

Energy is a critical input that no business can survive without. It is also an input for which the price is poised to be increasingly volatile due to a wide range of factors such as increased regulatory pressures, closure of aging power plants, commodity price volatility, high fixed costs, major capital investments and shifting supply and demand patterns. Yet, aside from trying to conserve, there isn’t much a business can do to control its energy costs and risks. Or is there?

Risk Intelligence: Explore our latest resources

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:39:35 +0530

A Risk Intelligent Enterprise is one where boards and executive-level management integrate risk considerations into strategic decision making, where business units and functions incorporate Risk Intelligence into every action they undertake. And managing with confidence begins by staying abreast of rapidly changing issues such as risk disclosure, cyber security, reputation and brand resilience.

Wireless telecommunications network outsourcing

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:37:32 +0530

Many opinions have been published on wireless telecommunications network outsourcing, but few are written from the perspective of a consulting firm that has been through the entire experience with a client. Two new pieces offer a fresh look at the issues and opportunities.

What’s new in innovation?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:35:51 +0530

Alice Kwan, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP, discusses how many executives are trying to establish a culture of innovation in their organizations. Read her latest blog post in HR Times - The HR Blog.

Cyber espionage: The harsh reality of advanced security threats

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:42:53 +0530

As cyber threat continues to evolve and disguise itself with ingenious techniques to circumvent most traditional information security programs, learn how to create a Risk Intelligent organization with cyber intelligence capability to mitigate these risks effectively.

Technology Trends 2011: A federal perspective

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:39:20 +0530

This federal perspective report provides agencies with a fresh look at the top 10 technology trends that are expected to impact their constituents and organizations.

Social media in government: Tools to improve agency operations

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:35:40 +0530

Perhaps the most common criticism of the use of social media in the workplace is that it distracts employees, wastes their time and reduces productivity and efficiency. This notion, however, has been challenged by the increasing variety and utility of social media tools, which are improving the way in which organizations across the world communicate. This report summarizes a four-step process that can help government agencies select the right social media tools to create value for their organizations.

Future of the federal workforce

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:33:39 +0530

Creating an adaptable government workforce would require providing an unprecedented degree of flexibility. To accomplish this, we could draw from a game-changing concept in the technology world: cloud computing. Major organizations and small startups alike increase their flexibility by sharing storage space, information and resources in a "cloud." Why not move beyond computing and apply the cloud model to the workforce?

A Risk Intelligent view of reputation

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:31:47 +0530

Explore how organizations can use Risk Intelligence to support a much-needed and valued "outside-in" perspective that helps identify sources of reputational opportunities and threats on an ongoing basis.

Technology investments: Move to the edge or strengthen the core?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:30:37 +0530

With their core business processes automated and integrated, many CIOs are seeking higher value from new technologies that are designed to improve productivity, collaboration and information accessibility at the edge of the enterprise. Should they shift technology spending to next generation solutions offered by almost-enterprise and cloud applications? Or continue to enhance the traditional ERP systems that have served them well?

Unplugged: Electric vehicle realities versus consumer expectations

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:28:50 +0530

Consumers worldwide expect electric vehicles to travel farther, require less charge time and retail for a lower price than automakers are offering, according to a new survey from Deloitte. In fact, consumers’ expectations around performance and purchase price are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, that no more than 2 to 4 percent of consumers worldwide would have their expectations met, according to the survey.

Cyber readiness in the new normal

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:27:02 +0530

Cyber criminals, insiders and hackers. Smart devices, clouds and crowds. New threats and technologies are shaping how federal organizations manage their risks and do business in a rapidly evolving cyber environment. How is your organization getting ahead of these threats and putting cyber to work for you?

Employers want CIOs to be strategists or revolutionaries

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:12:42 +0530

Deloitte survey explores current views of the role of the CIO and how IT should contribute to organizations.

Is it time to abandon budgeting?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:11:32 +0530

Budgeting can be a frustrating process at many companies. Is it time to follow some pundits’ advice and throw it out? Or is budgeting still a useful management tool?

It’s the future: Are you ready?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:10:23 +0530

Prior to the recession, the emerging economies of China, India, Brazil and others represented the growth markets of the future. After the recession, that future has arrived, redirecting companies to compete globally for both customers and talent. But how have global markets changed and where should HR executives be focusing their attention? Read the latest article in HR Times, The HR Blog.

Shift index: Long- and short-term impacts on global economies

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:37:17 +0530

"In the grip of economic uncertainty, many executives are holding their breath, trying to improve short-term productivity and hoping things will go back to normal. But according to the Shift Index, an annual study conducted by Deloitte LLP’s Center for the Edge, normal no longer exists. Forces such as digital technology and public policy have changed the way organizations will achieve long-term growth and profitability. Learn more as John Hagel, co-chairman, Deloitte LLP Center for the Edge, and Carl Steidtmann, chief economist and director of Consumer Business, Deloitte Research, Deloitte Services LP, discuss in the latest episode of Deloitte Insights."

Take a fresh look at your data ... from the inside out

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:36:08 +0530

Powerful trends are driving the adoption of a new approach to business analytics. Explore our latest resources to learn more.

Board relations: Have risk disclosure practices improved?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:34:12 +0530

Since February 28, 2010, companies have been required by the Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC) to disclose the role of their board in risk oversight. Done well, risk disclosures can identify how CFOs are fulfilling their obligations to the board in their roles as stewards. Read "Board relations: Have risk disclosure practices improved?" to understand how risk management has climbed to the forefront of many CFO agendas.

Tax rate outlook for high-income individuals

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:32:13 +0530

Analyzing the prospects of Congress changing tax rates on earned income and income from capital gains and qualified dividends, particularly as they apply to more affluent individuals.

Accounting for Income Taxes Quarterly Hot Topics: September 2011 issue

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:30:43 +0530

Accounting for Income Taxes Quarterly Hot Topics highlights recent tax and accounting developments that may have accounting for income tax (ASC 740) implications. This edition includes lease accounting updates, guidance issued on the application of the economic substance doctrine, Schedule UTP recent guidance and more.

Tax department analysis: Leveling the playing field

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:29:16 +0530

In this report, Deloitte reviews ways of improving tax department management from a strategy and execution perspective. It addresses techniques for managing perceptions, designing a team to support performance objectives, enabling change to achieve results, measuring overall performance and then sustaining that performance.

Anti-corruption practices survey 2011

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:41:24 +0530

The Deloitte Forensic Center conducted a survey to assess how companies are managing their efforts to prevent corrupt practices in their operations around the world and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

Are you using allocations as a management crutch?

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:32:23 +0530

For many finance teams, allocations are an article of faith. But today, some companies are questioning their real value as a management tool. Who’s right? Explore the debate.

The public's view of the manufacturing industry today

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:31:17 +0530

This annual research program provides a running view of the U.S. public’s perspectives on manufacturing to supplement the many other research reports and perspectives of economists, policy makers, business leaders and other subject matter experts. Taken together, the public’s views are an important bellwether for public policy and should be an important consideration for all those responsible for planning and enabling America’s future.

Focus on efficiency

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:30:05 +0530

Organizations across industries are taking a step back and looking at processes or systems that might have been overlooked by business demands in more prosperous times with a holistic view. Access our latest insights on organizational, financial and operational performance to learn more.

The business value of water: Precious resource or cheap commodity?

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 18:20:40 +0530

From a global business perspective, is water really something we can afford to take for granted? Explore the debate.

Spread the sunshine beyond compliance

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 18:18:40 +0530

Life sciences companies are challenging conventional views about their Healthcare Professional (HCP) Aggregate Spend data, and are using the data to drive decision-making and competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Enterprise data protection: Improving data security

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:07:48 +0530

Recent high-profile data breaches exposed critical flaws in the way government agencies manage sensitive information. Learn about the security measures the federal government is adopting to protect data.

Cost recovery strategies in the "new normal"

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:06:31 +0530

As the budget debate continues, federal agencies face the challenge of finding new ways to serve their mission and their constituents with reduced funding and growing uncertainty over the coming fiscal years. How does the government accomplish this mission?

The impact of 4G technology

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:04:33 +0530

The U.S. gained competitive advantage during the era of 3G technology, but its leadership in the new world of 4G is far from assured. More than 150 carriers in 60 countries are committed to 4G deployments and trials. U.S. mobile broadband use is pressing against the limits of available spectrum, and other countries are on track to exceed U.S. spectrum supply. How can the U.S. prevail?

Talent Edge 2020: Blueprints for the new normal - new perspectives

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 15:00:25 +0530

What does the "new normal" mean for the financial services industry? Which strategies will allow leaders to attract and retain the talent needed to compete? Read the report to learn more.

In the right light, reform reveals opportunity

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 14:58:36 +0530

Explore our latest regulatory and legislative insights on the Dodd-Frank Act, health care reform and more.

IFRS in the U.S.: Responding to the challenge

Mon, 5 Sep 2011 14:56:19 +0530

Although the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not yet made a definitive decision to incorporate International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) into the U.S. financial reporting system, a company can take proactive steps now to efficiently and effectively navigate through this anticipated period of substantial accounting change.

The risk intelligent CFO: Converting risk into opportunity

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:16:17 +0530

Boards and the C-suite are increasingly turning to CFOs as the voice of risk-related thinking. Given the comprehensive view available to CFOs across balance sheets, corporate transactions, and the business they are strategically positioned to recognize, manage, and report risks and opportunities to key stakeholders. By developing a more strategic vision and approach, the CFO can assist the organization in taking the right risks and taking the right amount of them.

Pursuing risk intelligence in a rapidly changing industry

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:15:33 +0530

The pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve and change, particularly in light of a number of important industry trends that are reshaping its future, including: product/service and geographic diversification; consolidation; increased regulation; commercial model changes; and R&D model changes. As management and boards of pharmaceutical companies grapple with this increased complexity and market turmoil, they search for ways to address both the threats and opportunities that may come with disruptive change.

Financial reporting considerations related to S&P’s downgraded credit

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:14:34 +0530

This Financial Reporting Alert discusses several considerations related to Standard & Poor's (S&P) recent downgrade of long-term U.S. sovereign debt. The alert highlights that the S&P’s downgrade does not cause, in and of itself, an other-than-temporary impairment of U.S. sovereign debt. The alert also reminds accounting professionals that the recent volatility in the financial markets could trigger additional impairment analysis of an entity’s investments and other assets.

Growth and transformation strategies: Time to innovate

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:13:30 +0530

Despite an uneven and unpredictable recovery, growth and transformation are on the minds and agendas of forward-thinking executives. Uncertain times can be catalysts for innovation for those willing and able to be bold.

Sustaining analytics

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:35:09 +0530

Analytics is on the forefront of the c-suite's agenda these days. Operating in today's complex, highly regulated business environment, leaders can no longer just "trust their gut." Most companies already have a subset of the capabilities they need to engage in sustainable analytics.

Emerging technologies: Keeping your finger on the pulse

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:30:44 +0530

To build effective strategies to serve the needs of their business, both today and in the future, executives need to anticipate the effects of the convergence of technologies like cloud computing, analytics, social and mobility especially as the rate of evolution of these emerging capabilities continues to increase. Explore our latest resources to learn more.

Securing enterprise social media and mobility apps

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:35:13 +0530

Advances in social and mobile computing offer incredible opportunities, but organizations are challenged to address their security and enterprise readiness. How can executives respond nimbly without introducing an unacceptable level of risk? Learn how disruptive innovations in social and mobile technologies can benefit your enterprise.

Exploring the safe harbor in health care reform

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:34:04 +0530

Health care is changing on many fronts, from clinical science to information technology to Medicare and FDA transformation to the very way doctors, hospitals, insurers and patients interact. Every employer is impacted, and the issue goes well beyond the compliance aspect of reform that garnered so much attention last year.

The business of innovation: Art or science?

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:31:56 +0530

Just about everyone would agree that creating and successfully commercializing innovations is tough. But does success lie in following a systematic process or does it spring from experience-based intuition?

2011 Consumer food and product insights survey: Part two

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:30:57 +0530

Consumers want healthier foods, alternative brands, front-of-label packaging and smartphone access.

Back-to-school shoppers do their homework

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:29:31 +0530

In an attempt to outsmart inflation, nearly nine out of 10 consumers plan to maintain or increase spending, according to new Deloitte survey. Shoppers are confronting rising prices with smartphones and social networks.

Of Roman gods and financial reform: Janus and the Dodd-Frank Act

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:27:28 +0530

In this paper we use the Janus principle, we look back at financial reform over the last year and forward into the future from three different perspectives.

Making sense of social data

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:16:32 +0530

We create data constantly, leaking information about our actions, whereabouts and characteristics. Increasingly these data are stored, analyzed and put to use to understand us and our behaviors at an extraordinarily granular level – and forcing executives to rethink how they understand, reach and even influence their customers.

Gold rush

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:15:54 +0530

With the press of a key or swipe of a card, personal information moves from the physical to the digital world, where ownership and the use of these data are not always well defined. How business leaders and citizens treat the ownership and use of this ocean of data will be discussed in boardrooms and courtrooms.

Mind the gap

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:15:26 +0530

There is a widening gap between the affluent and everyone else in the U.S. Trends suggest the affluent will be able to spend more while the rest of the population may be seriously constrained, with widespread leveraging of home values now a memory. What are the implications for companies that sell goods and services to consumers?

Ecosystems for innovation

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:07:28 +0530

The advent of new digital infrastructures is enabling small groups of individuals with small investments to make a big impact, challenging traditional models of innovation. Among the prominent figures in the innovation space is U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra, who shares his views on the role of technology in enabling innovation.

Evolve or fail

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:04:59 +0530

With policies in place for technology governance, risk and compliance, many business leaders have assigned responsibility for security to IT, confident that their fiduciary and legal obligations are being met. But a compliance oriented approach to enterprise and IT risk may overlook many of the threats that matter most.

Government and the publicly accountable enterprise

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:03:25 +0530

An explosion of mobile communications and social media is empowering citizens to define the next age of intervention and set new standards for public accountability. The light of transparency has never been brighter, nor has the tolerance for misinformation ever been lower.

Brand resilience

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:01:33 +0530

With the continued ascent of social media and mobile technologies, brand sabotage incidents seem poised to increase. Building a great and resilient brand now requires playing aggressive defense, as well as offense. Building the capabilities to detect, respond to and recover from incidents of brand sabotage is emerging as a priority.

I'm OK, you're OK

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:59:32 +0530

With the U.S. health care system undergoing massive change, some stakeholders are taking bold, innovative steps.

Moving targets

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:57:49 +0530

For life sciences companies, the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act brings direct impacts. However, indirect impacts related to the changing nature of their relationships to other sectors and the choice and consumption of their products could be an even greater catalyst for transformation.

The innovator's manifesto

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:57:02 +0530

Disruption, as originally described by Clayton Christensen, is a theory of innovation of how particular types of new products and services achieve success or dominance in markets, often at the expense of incumbent providers. But is disruption just another theory, or does it promise predictability?

Tearing up the box

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:55:41 +0530

For emerging markets, the real value of innovation is its ability to create prosperity. Prosperity transcends economic growth to establish social stability, educational attainment and increased quality of life, resulting in a kind of virtuous cycle. This creates a foothold for further economic development.

Shaping a connected health care market

Tue, 2 Aug 2011 14:53:28 +0530

The health care industry, through telecommunications and mobility enablement, is at the tipping point of a disruptive transformation as patients will expect to receive quality medical guidance throughout their daily lives. Telecom companies that can effectively integrate a connected health care market will have access to the value from new revenue sources through services and transactions that leverage the increasingly distributed nature of care.

Unlocking the value of human resources (HR) business partners

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:55:12 +0530

HR business partners need to believe that they are not just partnering with the business but -- are themselves a vital part of the business. Read the new report.

AMS in action: Providing Newport News Waterworks flexible information technology (IT) services

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:54:00 +0530

"We invite you to hear first-hand how Deloitte helped Newport News Waterworks improve the services it provides to its customers and free up its internal IT resources to focus on strategic projects by implementing Deloitte’s Application Management Services (AMS). Newport News Waterworks, a municipal water utility serving a population of over 400,000, turned to Deloitte to help manage and improve the functionality of their customer information system. This system is critical to Newport News Waterworks' ability to service its customers, issue invoices and react to customer inquiries effectively. Listen as Charlene Sevier, IT Manager at Newport News Waterworks, shares her experiences with: • Operationalizing an application • Teaming with Deloitte • Managing the transition • Achieving real business results"

Annual 401(k) benchmarking survey: 2011 edition

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:52:41 +0530

This year hundreds of companies will participate in Deloitte’s 10th Annual 401(k) benchmarking survey. Make sure you are part of this year’s survey. Find out more.

Sustainability: Look beyond your organization's walls

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:51:33 +0530

By looking beyond the organization's walls to the ecosystem of opportunities presented by a dynamic set of industry partners, companies and agencies can develop a sustainability strategy that can help them enhance revenue and brand value, promote innovation, reduce costs and manage risk. Explore our latest sustainability resources on Deloitte.com to learn more.

Intelligent risk touches everyone down the line

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:17:16 +0530

Risk can be a maddeningly tough business management concept to pin down. Theoretically, everybody gets it. But practically? That’s a different story. Explore our latest risk management resources to learn more.

CFO Signals: 2011 Q2 results

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:15:59 +0530

In the Q2 results, CFOs' own-company optimism dropped markedly. This pessimism seems to be driven more by internal concerns, over previous concerns expressed regarding the macro-business environment. Find out more about what North America’s CFOs are thinking and doing.

Will smarter phones make for smarter shoppers?

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:02:55 +0530

The confluence of advancing mobile device technology and shifting demographics is changing the entire shopping process from pre-store planning and in-store experience to post-purchase interactions between businesses and their customers. As a result, consumer product companies and retailers may need to tailor their marketing strategies to account for increasingly mobile, smartphone-equipped shoppers.

Winning friends and influencing stakeholders

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:02:13 +0530

Think about it. CFOs have to quickly establish effective relationships with the CEO, the audit chair, the board, peer executives and staff members as they advance their agendas. Failure to master any one of these relationships can often drain the energy of a CFO and sometimes stymie a career. Failure to balance these relationships can handicap the very agenda the CFO is trying to advance.

Rethinking planning, budgeting and forecasting

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 16:00:40 +0530

For decades, companies have handled planning, budgeting and forecasting pretty much the way they always have. Each year brings the hope that things will be different this time. But the result is almost always the same.It may be time to rethink your approach. If planning, budgeting and forecasting isn't delivering the value your business expects, it may be time for a good scrubbing. This book is about having it all. Finding what works in planning, budgeting and forecasting, while moving away from approaches that don’t create value.

Value-based pricing: Still worth the trouble?

Fri, 1 Jul 2011 15:57:51 +0530

In the face of rising commodity prices, it’s tempting to make the break from value-based pricing in favor of a simpler approach. But is that really the most effective response?

Winning friends and influencing stakeholders

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:49:03 +0530

Understanding key stakeholders' needs, their available currencies for influence and adaptive strategies for communicating with different personality types can go a long way toward a CFO's transition success.

Business analytics

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:48:08 +0530

Explore our latest resources to learn how analytics can deliver uncommon insights and breakout value.

2011 U.S. and global survey of health care consumers

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:46:57 +0530

The rising health care cost coupled with the current state of the economy have prompted many consumers across the globe to delay care, alter household spending and worry about their ability to pay for future health care.

Corporate development 2011: Scanning the M&A horizon

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:19:30 +0530

Deloitte mid-year M&A survey: Three in five business professionals expect deal activity to increase.

When developing mobile enterprise apps, should you go native?

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:17:53 +0530

Businesses are finding that mobile apps are valuable tools for people on the go. But are device-specific mobile applications native apps - worth the development cost and effort? Or will one-size-fits-all, web-based applications do the job just as well? With the shipment volume of smartphones poised to overtake PCs by 2012, it's clear that mobile computing is here to stay. Led by overwhelming consumer acceptance, an increasing number of enterprises are using mobile solutions to develop practical tools for people on the go, creating a quandary for technology executives. Should they do mobility rights by deploying native apps that are customized for each type of smart phone and tablet used by their workforce, business partners and customers? Or can the organization get by with mobile web-based apps that can be used by everyone?

Organizational, financial and operational performance

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:12:17 +0530

Optimal performance is the rabbit we all chase. And winning companies stay right on its tail. To be agile, the very foundations of the organization must be on the same track and operating smoothly. Now is the time to streamline operations; ensure that finance, security and privacy, information technology (IT), talent and others are supporting business decisions; tightly integrate silos; and minimize risk. Explore our latest resources to shape up for the road ahead.

Brand risk higher than ever: Where to focus to protect your brand

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:07:31 +0530

Brand reputation is more precarious than ever. Online news and social media can immediately turn a small blunder into a public relations catastrophe, making even the most venerable brands vulnerable to attack. As enterprises become more global and virtual, many leaders recognize that they must vigorously defend their brand against the threat of saboteurs. But are disgruntled customers and aggressive competitors the biggest threats to brands? Or are intentional or accidental disruptions from within even more dangerous? Should your brand defense strategies first target potential saboteurs on the outside? Or those within?

Has training left the building?

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:35:47 +0530

In-person training is no longer the only way to go, but it hasn’t died out. Why do people who use email, text and the Web for daily business still gather in one room when it’s time to learn? Should clicks replace bricks?

Key factors shaping financial reporting

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:33:16 +0530

In the U.S. and other major economies, the first decade of the 21st century ended with a global credit crisis and a number of highly stressed or failed financial institutions. A major concern raised by these events is the ability of financial statements to warn users of the risks of failure, even when the statements are prepared according to current financial reporting frameworks. This paper examines the lessons of the recent past and what changes may be needed so that future financial reporting might equip preparers and users to better navigate the challenges ahead.

Understanding your FBAR reporting requirements

Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:34:20 +0530

Organizations with financial interest in foreign accounts are required to file an annual Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). This article explains what the final rules are, who’s required to file and what actions filers should be taking now to ensure they are in compliance.

Security and privacy in the evolution of cloud computing

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:43:46 +0530

"Cloud computing is the latest IT rage, but security and privacy are still chief adoption concerns for many organizations. What are the issues and what can enterprises do about them today? Join the webcast to learn more about: - The evolution of cloud computing to deliver more refined capabilities - Potential security and privacy issues across the cloud environment and a candid look at differences between the cloud and traditional IT - Potential approaches to tackling cloud security and privacy challenges Explore emerging cloud security implications in light of general concerns and ways for your organization to take responsible first steps toward cloud adoption."

Higher education: Intelligent business and technology solutions

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:42:53 +0530

Deloitte has the depth and breadth of resources and the experience to help higher education institutions address their most critical challenges. We serve over 200 higher education clients drawing upon a pool of multidisciplinary resources across consulting, financial advisory, tax and audit. The Deloitte difference is recognized in the higher education marketplace locally, nationally and globally.

Deloitte makes acquisition to strengthen analytics portfolio

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:41:55 +0530

Deloitte announced it has purchased substantially all of the assets of Oco, Inc., a provider of enterprise-class software as a service (SaaS) business analytics solutions. This investment further demonstrates Deloitte’s commitment to the managed analytics marketplace.

Regulatory and legislative reform: Put the winds of change to good use

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:40:44 +0530

Reform can hold a company back or move it forward. It all depends on how you use it. Explore insights on financial reform, health care reform, FBAR reporting, IFRS and more.

Uptick in Memorial Day travel expected

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:39:39 +0530

Summer travelers are adjusting plans due to increased travel and leisure costs. Learn more in our consumer survey report.

How prepared companies are for changes to the Leases standards

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:38:32 +0530

The latest IFRS Insights newsletter includes an overview of a recent Deloitte survey about how prepared companies are to comply with new Leases accounting standards, as well as information about the changes ahead for offsetting and the International Accounting Standards Board’s recently issued fair value standard.

Should you trust your gut or follow the numbers?

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:12:00 +0530

"Many leadership teams rely mainly on their collective wisdom to drive smart business decisions. Others claim they can achieve more reliable outcomes by primarily using data-driven, science-based predictive analytics.
Who’s on the right path? There’s a lot of talk about the potential, and already documented, value of predictive business analytics to improve operations and inform business decisions. But many executives remain understandably skeptical about how statistical analysis can help them make the tough calls that have been the building blocks of their careers. Can crunching numbers more efficiently really take the place of gut instinct and hard-earned experience? "

Who do you want driving your finance transformation?

Thu, 19 May 2011 16:13:03 +0530

Already have a finance team veteran with a gift for project management? Lucky you. Everyone else has to choose. Here's one way to work through this important decision.

Growth and transformation strategies

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:03:06 +0530

Growth is back on the agenda in a big way. Companies that methodically preserved their bottom line during the recession by trimming operating costs, increasing profit margins and stockpiling cash are switching gears — to full speed ahead. Explore our latest resources on growth and transformation strategies.

Crossing the chasm: From operator to strategist

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:58:28 +0530

CFO Insights: Explore five considerations to aid CFOs when striving to make a strategic impact.

Transforming the air transportation system

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:56:49 +0530

This Deloitte study provides additional input to the ongoing dialogue regarding quantification of benefits and costs, funding, scope, timing and potential merits of the transformation programs and economic value of accelerating modernization initiatives globally, as well as the impact of potential program delays, to air transportation systems.

Brand Resilience: Managing Risk and Recovery in a High-Speed World

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:45:41 +0530

Great brand marketers know what it takes to build great brands. In this new book, Deloitte Consulting LLP's Jonathan Copulsky provides the tools and frameworks to help you determine how susceptible your organization is to brand sabotage and some actions you can take to reduce its likelihood and impact. Learn more.

CIOs as revolutionaries

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:36:22 +0530

CIOs have long struggled with the balance between supporting the business and driving innovation, with their roles dependent in many ways on industry, geography and their relationships with other executives. In 2011, their push for a more strategic position appears to be shifting from aspiration to necessity.

The end of the "death of ERP"

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:28:46 +0530

Rumors of ERP’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Now more than ever, companies need trusted, timely and consistent data, and reliable core business processes to realize their analytics, mobile, social and cloud strategies.

How enterprises are creating value through mobile appplications

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:32:35 +0530

Find out how enterprises are creating value through mobile applications and what it could mean for your business. Register now for the May 5 Dbriefs webcast for technology executives.

2011 Global Economic Outlook: Q2 - Navigating a world of turmoil

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:33:53 +0530

In this Q2 edition of the Global Economic Outlook, Deloitte economists shed light on recent world events and their repercussions, prompting a renewed focus on rising energy costs and food prices that will likely ripple through the global landscape.

Talent Edge 2020: Building the recovery together

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:34:52 +0530

The second report in Deloitte’s new longitudinal survey series, Talent Edge 2020, reveals a looming risk for employers - the loss of critical talent.

"Almost-enterprise" applications: CIO threat or opportunity?

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:38:28 +0530

Almost-enterprise applications are tempting, especially to business managers who can leapfrog IT roadblocks with the swipe of a credit card. Should CIOs stop them now? Or should they lead the way? .

Can mobile technologies transform the in-store checkout process?

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:39:59 +0530

Smartphones and other mobile technologies are already transforming many aspects of the in-store shopping experience. Is mobile-enabled checkout an idea whose time has come? .

M&A strategy in a rebound economy

Thu, 5 May 2011 19:41:06 +0530

Many companies with stockpiles of cash are eyeing potential acquisition targets. Should they look for stand-alone companies that may improve top-line revenue growth and market share? Or should they continue to grow their bottom line by focusing on targets that can be integrated into the business? .

2011 Consumer Food and Product Insights Survey

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

Deloitte’s recently expanded 2011 Consumer Food and Product Insights Survey clearly highlights how consumers watch for recalls and defective product information involving anything they may bring into their homes.

CFO Signals™: 2011 Q1 Results

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

The fourth quarter of last year appears to mark a turning point for large-company CFOs. With capital supply and efficiency gains largely accounted for, companies now appear focused on creating their own thrust in a post-recession world.

Mid-Market Perspectives: 2011 Report on America’s Economic Engine

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

Deloitte recently commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit to survey executives of U.S. mid-market companies about their experiences during the economic downturn and their future outlook. What did they find? This critical market segment has adapted – and many companies have even thrived – during the recent recession. How did they do it? Read the full report.

Emerging Technologies

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

Forward-thinking technology leaders recognize the need to look across the spectrum of technology approaches, and the interplay between them. Explore our library of resources to learn more.

Technology Fast 500™ Call for Nominations

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

Submit your nomination for Deloitte's 2011 Technology Fast 500™, a list of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in the United States and Canada. Deadline to submit: June 4, 2011.

How Enterprises Are Creating Value through Mobile Applications

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

Learn about potential risks and opportunities associated with mobility adoption and consider ways your organization can take advantage of the growing interest in mobility for the enterprise. Register now for the May 5 Dbrief for technology execs.

Applied Mobility: How Enterprises Are Creating Value through Mobile Applications

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:32:46 +0530

While mobile applications are seeing widespread adoption not every application is created equal. What additional requirements could mobility add to organizations' delivery models? Find out on the Dbriefs webcast for Technology Executives on May 5th. Register now.

Celebrate Earth, Accelerate Business

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:59:39 +0530

Although we celebrate Earth Day once a year, green business is always good business. Explore our latest insights on sustainability to learn more.

Real Analytics

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:56:18 +0530

Shift from business hindsight to insight to foresight by applying technology and deep modeling techniques to find business performance opportunities. Learn more about the trends in business analytics by downloading the 2011 Technology Trends guide.

Technology Trends 2011

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:20:25 +0530

Deloitte’s annual Technology Trends report examines the ever-evolving landscape of technology put to business use. Download the guide now.

Cyber Intelligence

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:19:10 +0530

Today more than ever, a full cyber framework is required to prepare, predict, prevent and protect against cyber threats. Learn how to protect your business from today’s threats. Download the 2011 Technology Trends guide today.

Shared Services: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:15:05 +0530

The factors that helped you locate your current shared services centers may not matter as much anymore. And opportunities for savings, consolidation or process improvement may tempt you to relocate them even farther from home.

Should Health Care Revolve Around Hospitals or Accountable Care?

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:36:05 +0530

New options for physician alignment and care delivery – such as Accountable Care Organizations – offer the prospect of more efficiency, better outcomes and higher revenues. But they carry new costs as well – and could upset traditional roles.

Leadership by Design

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:35:43 +0530

Gain insights into how leadership strategies and pipelines can be deliberately structured to effectively integrate with talent management and development programs?

Where Should Banks Consider Making their Analytics Investments?

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:30:54 +0530

Both risk analytics and customer analytics will require significant investments, forcing a tough choice for many banks. So which is it – risk or customer analytics?

Do you need a Chief Operating Officer for HR?

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:09:28 +0530

As organizations look to deliver more value through the HR function, some are establishing a HR Chief Operating Officer role. Good idea? Bad idea? The next new thing?

Visualization

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:59:33 +0530

See, discover and explore deeper insights within large, complex data sets through visualization. Learn more about this trend and how it can yield more insight, more action and more effective decisions. Download our 2011 Technology Trends guide now.

Know the Full Measure of Risk Before You Take It

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:51:49 +0530

Managing with confidence begins by knowing the people at every level of your company are accurately assessing risk. And taking smart ones. Explore our resource library to learn more.

Okay, Telework is Good. Good for Whom?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:49:55 +0530

Telework may be here to stay, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to categorize. Everyone knows employees like the flexibility - but is it a boon for the organization, or just a giveaway?

Operating Model Restructuring: Does Speed Kill?

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:22:23 +0530

When events force your hand, should the process of restructuring your operating model be any less deliberate than when you make changes on your own initiative? Explore the debate.

Tech Trends 2011 iPad App

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:00:09 +0530

2011 Tech Trends: Deloitte’s annual Technology Trends report examines the ever-evolving landscape of technology put to business use. Download the new iPad App now!

Managing Benefit Plan Information in a New Era of Requirements

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:47:26 +0530

Understanding, owning and leveraging benefit plan information across many needs can help employers effectively manage heightened legislative requirements as well as the growing complexity and scale of their employee plans. Learn more.

Business Analytics: Examine the Heart of Your Business

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Understanding your organization’s vitals can lead to improved performance and competitive edge. Explore our latest thinking on business analytics to learn more.

A Tale of Two Capital Markets

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

" A Tale of Two Capital Markets " is a new study released that summarizes the current thinking about the looming debt picture.

“Almost-Enterprise” Applications

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Quick and agile solutions appeal to the business, but are they “enterprise enough” for IT? Make sense of the almost enterprise solution landscape and explore opportunities and challenges it brings. Download the 2011 Technology Trends guide today.

Organizational, Financial & Operational Performance

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Explore our latest resources on topics such as social software, finance transformation and risk management.

Social Software for Business Performance

Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Senior executives are skeptical of the value of social software. Deloitte Center for the Edge’s paper, “Social Software for Business Performance,” discusses how companies can leverage social software to significantly enhance business performance.

The Changing Consumer and the Workforce Imperative

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

As diverse communities grow – and changes in the consumer base and workforce accelerate – retailers and manufacturers must find new ways to connect with their consumers.

Whistleblowing After Dodd-Frank: New Risks, New Responses

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

The Dodd-Frank legislation is expected to boost whistleblower activities & the number of fraud accusations a company confronts & investigates. As this threatens to drive compliance costs up, CFOs may wish to consider the potential budgetary impact.

The Mobile Banking Bandwagon

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Mobile banking is moving from technology elites to a mass-market service for customer segments. When it comes to investing, should you put the pedal to the metal?

Technology Trends 2011

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 21:03:45 +0000

2011 Technology Trends: The natural convergence of business and IT. Discover new possibilities for business challenges. Download it now.

Do You Need a Chief Operating Officer for HR?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:03:45 +0000

As organizations look to deliver more value through the HR function, some are establishing a HR Chief Operating Officer (COO) role. Good idea? Bad idea? The next new thing?

Ladder or Lattice: Does “One Size Fits All” Fit Anyone?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Can you edge into the changing world of work by bolting flexible practices onto traditional corporate ladder workplace norms, or does the shift require a new corporate latticeTM paradigm?

Who’s Marrying Your Ex? Choosing a Carve-out Buyer

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:03:45 +0000

When you detach a new entity from an existing business, who’s the better buyer – a corporation or a private equity firm?

Notice of Coverage Options

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:03:45 +0000

Employers will be required to give employees a written notice of the existence of State Health Insurance Exchanges. Learn more about this provision and its implications.

Regulatory & Legislative Reform