Low and no-code automation is becoming increasingly popular as it allows users to create applications and automated processes without having to write code.

This means that businesses can reap the benefits of automation - including better data access - without having to spend time and resources on teaching their team how to code, freeing up time for progress towards digitization.

Does your team lock down the boardroom and crowd the table with stale coffee and key stakeholders every time there's a crisis?

Moving your war room to the digital world can provide the infrastructure and resources necessary to tackle changes as they come, with less overhead, no scheduling conflicts, and a more secure environment.

With technology rapidly advancing, businesses must adapt to stay competitive and relevant. As a result, CIOs are playing an increasingly critical role in leading organizations through their digital transformation journey.

This article will walk you through emerging trends and what to watch out for in 2023 and beyond.

Digital transformation has brought about a significant shift in the way businesses handle data. More than ever before, organizations now collect, store, and analyze massive amounts of data from a variety of sources. In order to ensure that data - and the business itself - remains compliant and secure, organizations must take appropriate measures to protect their data and ensure its integrity while also complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Free-to-use software is appealing, and it can be a great solution for budget-conscious startups. But the sacrifices you make in the process aren't always obvious. The reality is that, if you aren't spending money upfront, you will likely end up spending even more of it in the long run.

Getting a full understanding of Customer Data Platforms will give any team an edge in putting together the puzzle of their customers. If you want to stay on top of digital transformation in 2023, and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace, you’ll need to know a thing or two about these powerful platforms.

While taking risks and finding innovative ways forward is important to keeping your team relevant and competitive, pinpointing any issues and preventing disaster can’t be ignored. Risk management should be a key initiative in any business - regardless of size, industry, or function.

When developing an application, it’s important to remember that the journey of creating a successful product doesn’t end with the initial launch. There are many steps involved in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) – from planning and designing to monitoring and maintaining.

It takes ongoing dedication, guidance, and support throughout each stage of the ALM process to ensure your application continues to grow and reach its full potential.

Structured and unstructured data are two major types of data that differ in their formats and how they are organized. Businesses that find a way to leverage both types efficiently are at an advantage, enabling true data-driven decision making in virtually all aspects of a business.

Any business looking to make the most of the valuable resource that is data must have both a data management and data governance strategy in place. Stormboard is here to help you understand both, how they work together, and what your organization may be missing.

When it comes to data collection, it's easy to get lost in the world of numbers. Trying to figure out how best to measure and quantify something that might not necessarily have a numerical value - like innovation - can be overwhelming.

But it doesn't need to be - learn how your organization can take the next step toward data-driven innovation.

Integrating data and analytics into your daily operations can result in 58% more sales, but that growth is only possible if you understand what to do with the data once you have it. That’s why growing your business’ data maturity should be at the top of your to-do list, and a vital step in your digital transformation strategy.

Data maturity is the level of a company’s ability to use data effectively and make informed decisions from it.

Having access to accurate data - and knowing what to do with it - gives businesses an edge. It allows them to understand customer trends, predict future outcomes, and make informed decisions.

In today's business environment, data rules all. Time and time again, studies have shown that having a data-driven culture significantly increases a company’s competitive advantage. It can be used to drive decisions and inform strategy, but not all data is created equal.

Read Part I of our Shifting Perspective Series to learn why Ideas might actually be your most valuable data point.

The digital revolution in the energy industry is a symphony that is still being composed. As traditional players learn how to use technology to their advantage, the harmony of energy production and consumption will only grow stronger.

With continued investment in innovation this orchestra can soon reach a crescendo that ensures all stakeholders benefit from its performance.

Digital workflow automation can save time, money, and resources by eliminating the need for manual labor, but it is also about more than just bottom-line savings. Businesses worldwide are automating more and more of their processes, and empowering employees in the process to create a better workplace and provide more value than ever to customers.

The innovation economy posits that knowledge, entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and collaboration are the key drivers of economic growth.

Companies that increase their value by creating new ideas, developing innovative products, services, and business models drive our collective future, and shape the way we do business.

The growing rate of the hybrid workplace model has changed how we work - mostly for the better. But a new issue is coming to the surface as more and more people are going remote: a growing divide in meeting equity.

By definition, the word Agile means the “ability to move with quick, easy grace.” While this is how most of us would define Agile, the term has grown over the years to have a much more diverse, broad meaning — especially in the business world.

Striking a balance between the familiar tools of the past and the innovations of the present has been the key to managing a successful team or organization for years. The difference in today’s workplace is that those old tools are nothing more than a crutch for your business.