digital business

Two weeks ago, I attended Alibaba Cloud’s Apsara Conference 2019 in Hangzhou, China. I gained new insight into how Alibaba is going to further strengthen and expand its already powerful ecosystem; cloud will play a key role in its updated platform business strategies. Please check out my insights in this video:

Two weeks ago, Alibaba Cloud’s Apsara Conference 2019 took place in Hangzhou, China. It has been 10 years since Alibaba Cloud was established in 2009. In just 10 years, Alibaba Cloud has become one of the world’s most fascinating and cutting-edge technology businesses. For companies that want to lead the world in tech-driven innovation and digital business, […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Is Underway Executives consider cyberattacks the second leading global risk to doing business, per the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Risks Report. The US Senate passed a law to help firms suffering from ransomware attacks, and the NSA launched a new Cybersecurity Directorate. With a flurry of activity already underway, it’s going […]

The correct response to digital disruption is not to engage in price wars but to strengthen customer experience.

Most incumbent banks have ignored small- and medium-sized (SME) business clients. Meanwhile, fintechs have quietly built ecosystems that are poised to poach SMEs.

Machine learning continues to disrupt and democratize itself. Announcing two new Forrester reports that describe the popularity of running machine learning pipelines and workloads in the public cloud, in North America and in Asia Pacific.

Customers aren't impressed by banking experiences. Learn why.

Amazon’s New Echo Lineup Does What Fire Phone Never Could Remember when Amazon created a new phone, hoping it could revolutionize the smartphone business? Remember how badly that failed? This week, Amazon released new products that prove it doesn’t need a smartphone to get up close and personal with its most engaged customers, who now […]

By thinking like retailers, banks are leaving money on the table.

I’ve spent the past three weeks interviewing global financial institutions, fintech startups, and technology vendors to gain a broader perspective on how financial experiences will evolve in the coming years. Financial services firms and innovative startups of all stripes are all set on offering more holistic and personalized customer value propositions that support and sustain […]

I had the pleasure of attending FinovateFall in NYC over the past two days to see the latest and greatest in innovations from more than 70 fintechs. In the video below, I share my thoughts about what was great, what was missing, and what’s shifting in fintech innovation.  

Spain’s BBVA has come top in Forrester’s global mobile banking app reviews for the third year in succession. Over the past few months, a team of Forrester analysts and other researchers has reviewed the functionality and user experience of 54 leading mobile banking apps from around the world. We’ve published the results in a series […]

IBM Reduces Rising Risks As Data Flows Between Partners With New Hybrid Cloud Data Protection Last week, IBM unveiled a new solution — IBM z15 — that provides data privacy passports and helps clients manage who gets access to data via policy-based controls. As Forrester’s security research has shown, one of the biggest risks in […]

How do British digital banks’ services compare to established banks'? We reviewed eight leading UK mobile banking apps to find out.

Apple’s 2019 Event: What’s Missing Is What’s Telling — Branding When Apple cuts prices, you know there’s a problem. A price premium signals brand strength; any contraction is a cause for concern. Yes, Apple’s decisions to start monetizing services is a good strategy, but is it enough? It comes straight out of every management consulting […]

As I’m returning from the Eternal City, where I’ve had the chance to walk around Rome’s Baroque architecture gems and explore its awe-inspiring art collections, I cannot stop myself from reflecting on how much talent, courage, and leadership it took to transform and build such an incredible city. The seeds of the modern world were […]

Transforming from a product-centric business to an outcome-delivery model requires the right technology and the right partners. VP and Principal Analyst Nigel Fenwick helps match your business needs with the right partners.

ARMA International and Forrester have partnered once again on a joint survey to track the records and information management (RIM) trends facing enterprises. ARMA brings a community of RIM leaders together to provide resources, expertise, networking, and guidance for professionals in the space. The insights from this survey will help inform a stream of research […]

In this short video, I ask a simple question with no simple answer: How can customer service organizations avoid wild swings between a focus on experience and a focus on efficiency if macroeconomic conditions deteriorate? Let me know your thoughts on what your organization is doing to avoid this oft-repeated behavior. Email me at ijacobs@forrester.com. […]