Technology Innovation

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Why a Midsize Company’s Best Employee Could Be the ‘Citizen Data Scientist’

You don't necessarily need formally trained experts to gain data-driven insights—others can put their (analytical) minds to it. Here's how to cultivate citizen data scientists in your midsize company.

Jillian Ogawa December 06, 2019
Finance Technology Innovation

How Automation and Machine Learning Are Reshaping the Finance Function, Part One

Here's how more advanced methods of automation, including machine learning, can help CFOs transform the finance function to be more of a strategic advisor to the business.

Steve Dunne December 06, 2019
Technology Innovation

Innovation for a Changing World of IT

See how the newest Workday innovations are helping businesses harness real-time data and operate with agility to get ahead—and stay ahead—in a changing world.

Workday Staff Writers December 02, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Bold Steps CIOs Can Take to Transform Higher Education

Opinder Bawa, CIO and vice president at the University of San Francisco, discusses digital transformation in higher ed and the bold steps CIOs can take to ensure their students experience college in a way that’s meaningful in person, online, and offline.

Josh Krist December 02, 2019
Technology Innovation

How the Platform Effect Is Changing Tech and Media (And Beyond)

The platform effect, when enterprises create innovative ways for buyers and sellers to match supply to demand, is rewriting the rules of how companies operate and how business gets done. At the heart of the platform effect are technology and media companies.

Jeremiah Barba November 22, 2019
Why IT Leaders Must Proactively Understand Business Needs

IT’s biggest “service” isn’t that it provides technology (though of course it does), it’s that it has the insight and expertise across the entire company to be a strong unifying partner, if not the leader, in driving innovation.

Colin Forth October 23, 2019
Finance Technology Innovation

Banks Should Focus on Core Competencies, Not Tech, in Their Digital Transformation

Banks that seek to leverage technology more efficiently, but don’t strive to be technology firms themselves, are best positioned to deliver the future of financial services, writes Jerry Silva of IDC Financial Insights.

Jerry Silva October 22, 2019
Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Workday Cloud Platform: How Customers Are Creating Measurable Business Value

The usefulness of Workday Cloud Platform stems from the innovation, evolving business needs, and creativity of the Workday ecosystem—the growing community of users and developers across customers and services and software partners.

Erin Yang October 15, 2019
Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Machine Learning Across Workday Products: Delivering Business Value to Customers

Here's how our customers are using machine learning that's been integrated throughout all of Workday's infrastructure to make better business decisions.

Sayan Chakraborty October 14, 2019
Technology Innovation

What’s New in Workday Analytics: A Q&A With Pete Schlampp

Pete Schlampp, general manager, Workday Analytics, shares how new delivery methods are helping our customers glean better insights from their data, and how early Workday People Analytics users are benefitting from the solution.

Workday Staff Writers October 14, 2019
Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Workday’s Sayan Chakraborty: Why Machine Learning Will Change the Way We Work

Sayan Chakraborty says machine learning’s impact will be much like electricity—world-changing—and ultimately taken for granted. Learn how he and his team are weaving ML into the fabric of Workday to deliver compelling experiences and outcomes.

Josh Krist October 09, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Charting a Smarter Future for AI in the Enterprise

Workday's Jason Albert and James Cross discuss why enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will be used much differently than in the consumer space, how we can shape the future we want to see, and how companies can quickly ramp up their own AI efforts.

Josh Krist October 08, 2019
Technology Innovation

What the Modern Shopper Wants From You

As shoppers keep increasing their demands, retailers are working overtime—and using new technologies—to measure up. Take a look at some examples of increased demand and what they mean for retailers.

Jeremiah Barba October 08, 2019
Technology Innovation

How Nasdaq’s Digital Transformation Is Paying Dividends

Nasdaq finance and technology leaders discuss technology shifts the company is making to ensure its enterprise systems can scale with the global complexity and breadth of its businesses.

Workday Staff Writers October 03, 2019
Technology Innovation

What Tech and Media Can Learn From Each Other

Every company wants to be a tech company to a certain degree. More than most industries, tech and media's goals are often next-door neighbors, and these two powerful industries are embracing opportunities to learn from each other.

Jeremiah Barba September 29, 2019
Technology Innovation

Our Perspective on the Future of Privacy Legislation

Discover what Workday has been doing in the area of privacy protections—including industry collaborations, global compliance, and ethical AI—and learn more about our perspectives around privacy in a new paper.

Barbara Cosgrove September 25, 2019
Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Managing the Journey to Digital Transformation in Healthcare

A healthcare IT leader shares how to deploy a change management strategy for digital transformation, build an accountable team culture, and gives examples of innovations that are having an impact.

Sarah Richardson September 20, 2019
Technology Innovation

Global Survey: Outdated Technology Is the No. 1 Threat to Insurers

For years, insurers were squeezing the life out of their legacy systems as a way to avoid high replacement costs. Now, new survey results indicate, insurers realize technology underpins much of their business.

Jillian Ogawa September 12, 2019
Technology Innovation

How Banking Leaders Use Digital Transformation to Drive Agility

In banking, leaders across the business must take a collaborative approach toward digital transformation by starting wherever they are and meeting the front office, where customers interact, in the middle.

Jillian Ogawa September 04, 2019
Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Using the Cloud Wisely in Higher Ed

Community colleges play a vital role in giving people affordable and accessible educational opportunities. And cloud technology, when used wisely, can improve the educational experience for students.

Josh Krist August 28, 2019
Technology Innovation

Research Preview: Unlocking Organizational Agility to Drive Digital Growth

We recently conducted a global study of 998 business leaders across industries, with the goal to understand how companies use organizational agility to successfully deliver digital products and services. Here's a first look at the results.

Steve Dunne July 31, 2019
Technology Innovation

Our Vision to Digitize Credentials in the New World of Work

Credentialing is an HR process in dire need of an update. Today, Workday announced our vision to build the world’s most advanced network of verified credentials, powered by a new blockchain-based digital credentialing platform.

Jon Ruggiero July 08, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Cybersecurity: An Inside View with Andreas Tomek of KPMG

An increase in high-profile cyber crime attacks has elevated discussion of cyber crime in the media. Learn about the latest threats and where businesses are on their journey to fight back against these challenges.

Greg Thomas June 26, 2019
Human Resources Technology Innovation

Shifts in Healthcare IT: How CIOs Can Initiate Transformation

To lead digital transformation efforts in healthcare, CIOs and other IT leaders are shifting how they recruit and interact with employees to better engage and retain top talent.

Sarah Richardson June 26, 2019
Technology Innovation

Survey Says: Blockchain Is Ready for Primetime

As blockchain technology matures, it's opening up new possibilities for enterprise innovation and competitive advantage.

Jon Ruggiero June 18, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Elevate London: How to Innovate When Disruption Is Accelerating

Author and journalist David Rowan shares five key areas he says are pivotal to genuine innovation, meaning innovations that positively transform and help society.

Steve Dunne June 14, 2019
Technology Innovation

Highlights of the ‘2019 CIO Virtual Event: Technology Trends of the Future’

In this information-rich, 85-minute virtual event, IT leaders from several organizations discuss the most critical technology changes on the near horizon.

Josh Krist June 04, 2019
Finance Technology Innovation

Workday Earns High Performance Ratings from Healthcare Providers

Workday is a Top Performer in KLAS Research’s "ERP 2019 Performance in the Cloud" report, which reflects high ratings from our customers on product capabilities and our commitment to supporting their success. Here's how we ranked.

Keith Lohkamp May 28, 2019
Technology Innovation

Chuck E. Cheese’s CIO on Talent, Communication, and Cloud Migration

Chuck E. Cheese's CIO Chris Boult shares insights for the retail and hospitality industry on moving to the cloud, educating business peers, and what to look for in IT talent.

Josh Krist May 15, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday’s Commitments to Ethical AI

Applications that use machine learning (ML) can make predictions that help inform better decisions. Here's our six key principles for responsibly integrating ML.

Barbara Cosgrove May 08, 2019
Finance Technology Innovation

Counting on Change in the Accounting Industry

For the accounting industry’s long-term health, KPIs need to change. Here are a some ways firms can move in the right direction.

Mark David April 29, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: How to Think About Cybersecurity in 2019

Cybersecurity continues to be a strong focus area after a number of high-profile global breaches. In this podcast, learn about the IT security threats facing businesses and how organisations can have a key role in fending off cybersecurity attacks.

Steve Dunne April 18, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Accuride Shifts Gears to the Cloud

Why does the cloud make perfect sense for a mid-market manufacturing company? Paul Wright, CIO at Accuride Corporation, discusses that and more in this podcast. The vehicle components company now has most of its systems in the cloud, including financials, HR, manufacturing, and productivity. Take a listen.

Mary Hayes Weier April 11, 2019
Finance Technology Innovation

Why Insurers Are Putting the Back Office in the Driver’s Seat

After having spent years on enhancing front-end customer experiences, wise insurance carriers are taking a hard look at the rest of their outdated systems and moving them to the cloud. Read more to learn why.

Jim Gahagan April 11, 2019
Technology Innovation

Webinar: Why a Strong Technology Foundation Is Your Best Launchpad for Success

In a webinar series we're doing with Forrester Research, titled “Rocket into 2019: Tech Predictions to Help You Reach New Heights,” experts discuss how IT leaders can build a technology foundation that serves as a launchpad for smarter business strategy and focused innovation. Here's how to register.

Workday Staff Writers April 03, 2019
Technology Innovation

Healthcare Conference Learnings: Connectivity Is Power

Check out key takeaways from the recent HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition on how connectivity, digital transformation, and working towards reforming healthcare together will shape the year ahead.

Ellen Murphy March 31, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Uncovering the Keys to Growth for Medium Enterprises

How can medium enterprises lay the foundation for growth while also becoming more efficient and agile? Hint: data is important. Listen to this podcast with Jason Averbook, author, analyst, and CEO and co-founder of Leapgen.

Greg Thomas March 07, 2019
Technology Innovation

The Future of the Enterprise with Ray Wang

Ray Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, talks with Workday's Joe Korngiebel about how the open source/platform dichotomy leads to more innovation, how organizations need to think about their data to drive business outcomes, and where the industry is at in terms of AI maturity.

Workday Staff Writers February 27, 2019
Technology Innovation

Four Technology Trends That Will Inform the 2019 Policy Agenda

Emerging technologies like machine learning and blockchain create new opportunities for businesses and employees. Yet there’s uncertainty about the impact of these technologies on data privacy and jobs. These four technology trends are key to shaping this discussion.

Jason Albert February 25, 2019
How to Make Digital Transformation a Reality

Digital transformation isn’t doing business as usual in a more efficient way, but reimagining your business in a way that allows you to stay competitive in a disrupt-or-be-disrupted world. Workday CIO Diana McKenzie shares four lessons she's learned about how to successfully advance a digital transformation strategy.

Diana McKenzie February 25, 2019
Technology Innovation

Entering a New Frontier: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI), especially machine learning, promises to transform the enterprise as we know it. But just how close is AI to widespread adoption? Read this discussion about AI and machine learning with Workday's Joe Korngiebel and tech leaders from two U.K.-based companies, AstraZeneca and Global Radio.

Steve Dunne February 22, 2019
Customers and Community Technology Innovation

Celebrating Champions of Innovation in Healthcare

Workday is participating at the HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition this week, where the theme is “Champions of Health Unite.” Here are some Workday customers who've served as champions of innovation within their healthcare organizations, leading digital strategies that streamline operations, grow their businesses, and nurture the right talent.

Keith Lohkamp February 10, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Automating and Streamlining Vital Business Processes

Vijay Tella, co-founder and CEO of Workato, talks with Leighanne Levensaler, co-head and managing director of Workday Ventures, about real-world of examples of how integrations and workflow automations can move businesses forward, and how the Workday-Workato partnership will benefit our shared customers.

Workday Staff Writers February 05, 2019
Technology Innovation

Outlook for Midsize Companies in 2019: Tech, Talent, and Change

We asked industry experts for their take on the biggest trends and issues impacting the middle market in 2019—and how companies in this category can better adapt and grow during uncertain times. Here's what they said.

Workday Staff Writers January 25, 2019
Technology Innovation

Workday Podcast: Building the World’s Largest Collaborative Data Community

Have you heard? We've launched a podcast. In this episode, data.world CEO Brett Hurt talks with Leighanne Levensaler about how the smart use of data changes a company's culture, and how data.world has created the world's largest collaborative data community.

Workday Staff Writers January 24, 2019
Technology Innovation

How Tech Leaders Can Start to Think Like CEOs

At a recent CNBC Productivity@Work event, CEOs from Panera Bread and AMD discussed their transition from being IT leaders to CEOs, how to convey the value of complex technology in straightforward business terms, and how to be a leader who drives real progress.

Julie Jares January 10, 2019
Technology Innovation

Behind the Cloud Episode 6: Blockchain and Self-Sovereign Identity

Watch Sovrin Foundation's Phil Windley and Workday's David Clark discuss why self-sovereign identity and blockchain technologies play an important role in solving online identity problems.

Workday Staff Writers December 13, 2018
Technology Innovation

Navigating Change in Healthcare: Q&A with PwC Health Research Institute’s Ben Isgur

Ben Isgur recently shared his insights about the new health economy at our Healthcare Summit during Workday Rising. In an interview afterward, Isgur discussed how changes to the industry will affect providers and the impact that technology will have on their success.

Workday Staff Writers November 28, 2018
Technology Innovation

European Study: Four in Five Business Leaders Face Digital Disconnect

An IDC report finds that while most European business leaders have started the journey to digital transformation, many face roadblocks due to a lack of the right technology and poor systems integration. Read on to learn three ways to drive successful digital transformation from a core business system perspective.

Steve Dunne November 26, 2018
Technology Innovation

Design and Its Impact on the Enterprise: Q&A with Holger Mueller

When it comes to the implications of design in enterprise software, Holger Mueller, vice president and principal analyst at Constellation Research, is one of the industry’s most perceptive observers. Workday CTO Joe Korngiebel interviews Holger on the shift to more user-centered design, the impact of big data and AI on design, and why, according to Holger, "no UI is the new UI."

Joe Korngiebel November 12, 2018