Business Chief US+CAN Magazine April 2021 | Page 119

Cloud-based solutions
AGILE DIGITAL

“ It is no longer if a business will go cloud but more a question of what type of cloud ”

PHIL LEWIS , VICE PRESIDENT , SOLUTION CONSULTING EMEA , INFOR
What does the term ‘ digital agility ’ mean ? Digital agility can be understood as the readiness of an organisation to quickly take advantage of digital capabilities , without having to get bogged down in new projects just to get a new programme underway . This necessitates an open , cloud-based application landscape so a business can seize new opportunities such as business intelligence , big data or AI without having to go through a cumbersome integration and bolt-on process . This makes an organisation

Cloud-based solutions

“ I foresee cloud-based solutions , particularly with regard to external workforce management , playing a vital role in lending businesses the flexibility they need to take steps toward recovery . Just as they always have , contingent labour and services providers deliver the depth of skills and expertise necessary to propel businesses forward . With the right sets of digital tools , organisations can achieve maximum visibility and value from these essential workers , ramping up and down efficiently as the new year unfolds .” businesschief . com 119