I have been discussing the different types of cloud computing and how to decide which one (if any) are appropriate for your business. If you have not already, you may want to read the earlier posts in this series: Part 1: Cloud computing for ...

Last week, I introduced the idea of cloud computing. I shared a podcast featuring my colleague Don Rippert, who spoke about cloud computing in the enterprise. Download the video transcript here. Today, I would like to elaborate more on the firs...

The term “cloud computing” gets used often, but sometimes with a lack of understanding of what it really means. My colleague Don Rippert, Accenture’s chief technology officer, recorded a video podcast discussing the value of cloud computing in the...

I have been revisiting the idea of strategic cost reduction. In a podcast last year, I discussed the need to align cost reduction with business goals to allow for short- and long-term growth. While we are on our way to recovery from last year’s ec...

In July and August of 2009, Accenture conducted interviews with 30 senior claims executives at major property and casual firms in the United States. These executives are either the head of claims or the equivalent. Our objective was to identify ke...

Last week, I talked about the need for insurers to align business goals with cost reduction strategies. This week, I will provide a more detailed discussion of the new normal, and how to balance short- and long-term goals to facilitate cost reduct...