Move over the philosophical question:
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
The new one is -
If your feet aren’t killing you, or you not ‘enjoying’ overpriced conference food, have you really attended HIMSS?
Well, ladies and gentlemen welcome to HIMSS’21 – digital edition!!
As promised here I am with updates from Day 2 & 3 of HIMSS’21. But before I start with my curated panel commentary for you, some grapevine and titbits ….
One reason why folks love (or hate) HIMSS is the opportunity to cement your existing relationship and build new ones. And in a relaxed semi-casual environment. Trust me the pseudo-festive mood is a big catalyst for business conversations.
COVID-19 led to a near-simultaneous shutdown of the global economy, with retail among the severely impacted. In responding to the global crisis, retailers turned to rapid large-scale digital transformation to focus on short-term operational issues and look ahead at the evolving retail landscape. Emerging trends points to a significant shift in consumer behavior led to challenges like never before. Despite the numerous challenges, retailers have found new and innovative ways to keep up with the evolving situation.
Think Mobile First
Our internet usage is evolving every day and so are the number of internet users. This has not only increased our usage of internet on mobile many-folds but has also increased the possibility of ‘mobile only internet users’ outgrowing the number of desktop-only users in future.
Outlining key business outcomes and working backwards to adopt agile methodologies with the right mix of technology will help organizations to secure their market share and stay ahead of the curve.