Linda Delbridge

Workplace Services Innovation Executive, subject matter expert on service desk services, doctorate in Computer Science, married to Dave.

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@ISG_News survey shows widespread interest in the concept of #SmartManufacturing, with companies prioritizing near-term cost savings and efficiency over growth. Most companies are still new to smart manufacturing and are making slow progress with adoption. https://t.co/Szav6gG8aT

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Will most people go back to fully in-person #banking? No. But #bankbranches aren't obsolete; a Celent report says 77% of customers want substantive financial discussions to be face-to-face. Read ISG’s whitepaper to reimagine your #branchstrategy. https://t.co/nnoLrwXbDz

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Most companies are new to #smartmanufacturing and are making slow progress with adoption, but interest is high, finds an ISG survey. 73 percent of respondents have less than two years of smart manufacturing experience @TheManufacturer https://t.co/S6CH5gmbs0

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An #ISGProviderLens report will evaluate providers offering services and solutions for workplace strategy transformation, digital service desk and workplace support, employee engagement and productivity, #UEM and more. #employeeexperience https://t.co/d5ppJ3dJkN

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Is the global shortage of #techtalent serving as a major barrier for your digital transformation? In this ISG podcast episode, host @Waynaldo82 and guest Rajesh Nair, co-founder and CEO of @beanautomatorr, discuss the #automation #talent gap. https://t.co/z4qL1U3Jwz

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The global market for IT and business services grew at its fastest rate ever in 2021, according to ISG. #ManagedService providers must embrace complex technologies like #hybridcloud management, root cause analysis and automation. @VentureBeat #ISGIndex https://t.co/s2Z4Q2qCOL

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Equipment lead times for network categories and device types won't change in the short- to mid-term, but as chip supplies improve over time and supply-chain issues get resolved, long lead times will begin to ease, says Mark Allen @ISG_News @NetworkComputin https://t.co/LCM69TZgjX

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First-quarter ACV for the combined #XaaS and #managedservices market in Asia Pacific reached US $4.2 billion in Q1, up 28 percent, but that was the region’s lowest growth rate in the last four quarters, according to the Asia Pacific #ISGIndex. https://t.co/NpqbmlUMDk

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Spurred by rising costs and a scarcity of #COBOL language skills, European enterprises are modernizing #mainframe applications or migrating them to the #cloud. Revenue is up 20% for mainframe migration tool and service providers in Europe. #ISGProviderLens https://t.co/cVAtDb6ST9

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Join the ISG TechXchange: Smart Manufacturing, April 21 in Chicago, to hear @HitachiVantara, @SchneiderElec, @LTI_Global, @Bayer, @AGCOcorp, @OutSystems, @BoschGlobal and more discuss the trends driving digital transformation at speed and scale. https://t.co/5w7cWDC7lN

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How should you approach the global #network provider landscape? Read ISG's article for guidance on navigating the choices & tech you need to build an enterprise network, plus our top 4 questions to ask before you choose a #networkprovider. #NetworkSourcing https://t.co/DSpbs8tZj8

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Hybrid working #CX teams are here to stay. Delivering a high-quality experience in a hybrid environment requires enterprises to deploy the right technology and give teams the best tools @Iain_D_Fisher @ISG_News @MyCustomer https://t.co/FjZzsaXfKn

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The war in #Ukraine is leaving its mark on the #IT market, as the country is an IT services heavyweight in Eastern Europe @ISG_News says some companies will be forced to find alternative delivery locations if the conflict drags on @silicon_de https://t.co/w1porj9pTb

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Considerations for fluid identity & emerging implementation stacks are enabling small versions of the #metaverse to come to life. Read ISG's article to learn the six dimensions of a metaverse & three key takeaways for your #Web3 & metaverse plans. https://t.co/n9H53V0uLe

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Organizations migrating #mainframe applications to the #cloud seek better access to #data to leverage advanced analytics, #AI, #ML and data lakes; improve business agility and lower costs. #ISGProviderLens predicts strong growth in these projects. https://t.co/yqzSYLiAuX

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The environmental impact of #IT is increased by pandemic-driven innovation and the adoption of digital technologies. Tune in Thursday, April 14, for Episode 24 of the John & John Show, as guests Anay Nawathe and Rob Brindley discuss sustainable IT. https://t.co/RAsR6tM1Ao

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The duration of IT services megadeals has fallen by 40 percent in the past 20 years, according to @ISG_News. In addition to shorter contracts, annual contract value (ACV) has also decreased. @SwissITReseller https://t.co/0dZOI4OlZ8

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How should your business think about #Web3 and the #Metaverse? A lot of attention is going into individual layers of Web3 (metaverse, NFTs, Crypto). Discover how to create true value by learning how these concepts come together via this ISG article. https://t.co/LrgxrfzqgF

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What are the pitfalls to avoid when embarking on an #automation implementation? How do you build the right team and manage them to success? Join ISG's @Waynaldo82 for a conversation with @lozzierobbo7, VP of Automation, Zukunft Consulting. https://t.co/gicbF2EXtL

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Register now for the 1Q22 #ISGIndex call, Wednesday, April 6, for the latest on the state of the global IT and business services market. ISG analysts will discuss how the talent shortage and geopolitical tensions are impacting sourcing and cybersecurity. https://t.co/QCgqeKPlSI