Learning from our manufacturing customers is one of the highlights of my work here at Microsoft. They are on the front lines, taking the latest insights, ideas, and technology and creating amazing solutions that drive customer value.
New approaches to governance and citizen services are being driven by dramatic demographic shifts. The world’s population is increasingly concentrating in urban centers.
The technology needs of defense and national security agencies have shifted greatly in the last decade – but too often the military and industry are not on the same page when they talk about development and acquisition.
The biggest issue facing Asian cities today is the explosion of urbanization. Today, about 50 percent of the population lives in cities. By 2050, that figure will reach more than 70 percent.
With an always-on connection, consumer expectations have drastically changed when it comes to their vehicle—from their shopping and ownership experiences to the very essence of the automobile as it becomes an extension to their digitally-connected lifestyle.
Designing for customers’ needs has always been a priority for product-driven enterprises, but it’s much easier said than done, and especially so in today’s digitally-connected world. Customers have more information, more options, and evolving behaviors about what they buy—and how. Consumers expect innovative solutions rather than just clever or well-designed products.
We all know that competition in the automotive industry is fierce. By our research, around two-thirds of car buying activities is happening online before anyone puts a foot inside a dealership showroom.
The National League of Cities 90th Congress of Cities and Exposition showcased the innovative ways cities across the United States, regardless of size, are embracing technology to accelerate innovation.
The enhanced services that security can now deliver to improve safety and save lives is akin to seeing just beyond the headlights and steering away from danger, ahead of time.
Forward-thinking manufacturers are transforming their businesses. At the center of their quest is data. Why? The business opportunities of big data are big!
