Last year, US retail sales increased 8.3% year over year. What will 2021 bring? VP and Research Director Fiona Swerdlow explains what retailers need to know before the season starts on this episode of What It Means.

Retailers: Here’s What To Expect During The 2021 Holiday Season

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There are a lot of reasons why cloud cost management is a thorn in the CIO’s side. In this episode, Principal Analyst Tracy Woo describes how FinOps, the FOCUS standard, and other new initiatives can help reduce cloud costs.

Deciphering Cloud Costs: There’s Hope

Journey centricity can help companies boost their revenue, reduce costs, and build better experiences for customers and employees. What defines a journey-centric company, and what does it take to become one? Vice President and Principal Analyst Joana de Quintanilha explains on this week’s episode of What It Means.

What Makes Journey-Centric Companies Different

As generative AI becomes more pervasive in products and ads, consumers are questioning what they see and, by extension, whether they should trust the brands using it. How should brands navigate these perils? Principal Analyst Audrey Chee-Read shares insights and advice on What It Means.

How Brands Can Steer Clear Of GenAI Backlash

The world’s first binding legislation on AI has arrived, and its impact will extend far beyond Europe’s borders. This week on What It Means, Principal Analyst Enza Iannopollo explains the EU AI Act’s timeline, enforcement, and potential impact on innovation.

Breaking Down The EU AI Act

In today’s cybersecurity environment, threat detection is key. In this episode, Principal Analyst Brian Wrozek and Senior Analyst Janet Worthington discuss the top five cybersecurity threats in 2024 and how organizations can protect themselves.

Retailers: Here’s What To Expect During The 2021 Holiday Season

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