Technology and innovation

Enterprises embracing new payment option may reap ‘tokens’ of appreciation

Loyalty programs represent an ideal platform for businesses to introduce blockchain-enabled tokenization and build brand equity among consumers.

Investing in innovation to drive growth

Fiona Grandi outlines four key ways decision-makers can position their organizations for successful innovation.

The changing role of the CFO in a technology-driven business environment

Ron Walker says the most successful CFOs will think like a venture capitalist, building a strategic investment portfolio that can be continually adapted to changing needs.

Overcoming the believability gap

When organizations close the gap, Colleen Drummond says, their innovation programs can gain the momentum necessary to scale beyond the initial initiative and become woven into the organizational fabric.

Aligning strategy and innovation is an imperative to drive transformation

"Businesses can no longer treat innovation as a separate strategic investment," says Dan Tiemann. "It must be integrated and budgeted within the business’s overall strategy and transformation."

Moving to the cloud takes more than great technology

"You can build the best cloud platform in the world," says Linsey Ryan. "But if the users don’t understand how it improves the business or how it has an impact on their own work, the business will never fully transform.

Fact or fiction: Will AI replace traditional healthcare systems?

In the the eighth episode of our video series, KPMG's Ash Shehata discusses how technology is reshaping the healthcare industry.

Fact or fiction: Are data scientists responsible for implementing AI?

In the the seventh episode of our video series, KPMG's Traci Gusher-Thomas identifies four trends shaping artificial intelligence in business.

Fact or fiction: Will AI slash jobs?

In the the sixth episode of our video series, KPMG's Cliff Justice discusses the business use of AI and other cognitive technologies.

Fact or fiction: Can you buy AI technology to make your life better?

In the the fifth episode of our video series, KPMG’s Brad Fisher explains the potential benefits of smart technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Fact or fiction: Do you have to be a developer to work in blockchain?

In the the fourth episode of our video series, KPMG’s Tegan Keele identifies to top four skillsets needed to work in blockchain.

Fact or fiction: Can blockchain help with taxes?

In the the third episode of our video series, KPMG's David Jarczyk discusses blockchain’s potential to streamline an organization's tax and finance operations.

Fact or fiction: What can blockchain do?

In the second episode of our video series, KPMG's Arun Ghosh tackles the question.

Fact or fiction: Video series debunks myths about digital transformation

KPMG's Emily Frolick clears up some common misconceptions about digital transformation in the first episode.

How blockchain is helping telecom companies prepare for 5G

Arun Ghosh explains why KPMG is working with TOMIA, Microsoft and R3 to create a near real-time settlement network for telecom companies.

Technology sector betting on these 10 technologies

Tim Zanni says tech companies are “walking the walk” and investing in technologies they believe to be transformative.

KPMG unveils new AI thought leadership and solution to detect bias

Martin Sokalski says for leaders to assume responsibility and accountability over the results of their AI, they will need to have confidence in the technology and a framework that facilitates transparency.

Bringing blockchain to pharmaceuticals

Arun Ghosh explains why KPMG is teaming with IBM, Merck and Walmart in a FDA pilot project that explores using blockchain to help track pharmaceuticals in the supply chain.

Millennials differ with tech leaders on top technologies for transformation

Tim Zanni says companies should consider adopting the transformative technologies that millennials are comfortable with as they can provide fresh insight on how to leverage technologies for a competitive advantage.

The power of providing a connected employee experience

Mitch Kenfield says a more consistent and connected service experience across HR, IT, Finance and other corporate functions would help employees be more productive.

What’s next in digital transformation and cloud?

In an effort to streamline operations and improve customer experience, Miriam Hernandez-Kakol says businesses are increasingly turning to digital technologies, automation and the cloud.

Five disruptive trends worth watching

From 5G to quantum computing, Steve Hill discusses five of the signals on our radar that could significantly impact the business landscape.

Google Cloud Next prompts thoughts on AI in the workplace

Traci Gusher-Thomas sees a strong possibility that sophisticated versions of chatbots will soon be integrated into businesses, working side by side with humans.

KPMG opens its largest innovation and technology center in Chicago

KPMG’s Ignition Centers exemplify investments the firm is making to support work in areas such as design thinking, data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and blockchain.