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Micro transformation: Driving big business benefit through quick IT wins

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But by then, the business requirements had changed, “and frankly, it doesn’t work,’’ Mahon says. Micro transformations are a strategic approach to digital evolution, enabling IT leaders to innovate without disrupting business continuity. Here’s how IT leaders are embracing a quick-win, cumulative approach to digital transformation.

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How to incubate a winning innovation program

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When leaders consider how technology has enabled the transformation of business models over the past several years, few would disagree that the world has changed dramatically. Retail, entertainment, music, and banking have largely moved online. They’re in the software business, and they compete on user experience.

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Leaning into Retail’s Challenges with Digital Transformation

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Digital transformation initiatives have picked up in the retail sector in recent years as store chains compete for brand awareness and sales in a rapidly evolving market. By 2026, retailers’ global investments in digital transformation tools are expected to reach $388 billion , growing by 18% a year. And online ordering accelerated.

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5 Tips to Help Create a Winning Grocery Loyalty Program

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Like any other retailer, grocery stores want to build trust with their customers and keep them coming back. If your loyalty program is mostly focused on benefiting your business, customers will likely see through that. Nevertheless, it’s worth the effort, given that loyalty programs are a powerful incentive for grocery shoppers.

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IT leaders embrace the role of business change maker

CIO

As CIO of E&J Gallo Winery, Robert Barrios has made it a priority to lead transformation projects not with directives, but by cultivating the right blend of shared experiences and immersion in the business. The idea is to invest your time and not just tell your team to go partner with the business.

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CTO Dwayne Allen on delivering transcendent business impact

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Dwayne Allen is an ORBIE-award winning technology executive primed for times like these. True to his customer-first, business-focused leadership style, he is actively involved with customer interactions as well. If you’re in marketing, you can move over and run a business unit, or become CFO, or you could possibly become CEO.

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5 Ways to Strengthen the Retail Customer Journey for Your E-commerce Business

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Buying products from e-commerce businesses has become commonplace in today’s digital landscape. People purchase everything, from groceries to cars, online, and it’s all thanks to e-commerce businesses. The ability to attract and retain customers comes from a clear understanding of your retail customer journey. In 2020, the U.S.

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