Emerging from the downturn, Banking and Financial Institutions are readying themselves for a more stringent global regulatory environment. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act as well as upcoming Basel III regulations require companies to hold more capital, capture and report more data, and measure and manage risks more efficiently. 

The utility industry is in the midst of a huge transition driven by dwindling energy sources, rising energy demand, changing government policies, and increasingly demanding customers. 

Revitalization of technology assets to support new business models is a path that many utilities have embarked upon. Initiatives underway include Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and its integration with Distribution Automation, newer Customer Information Systems, and Meter Data Management, to name a few.

With the mounting pressure of regulations & Audits, Life sciences industry is often considered as slow to adapt to change. With the increasing trends such as efforts to disrupt pricing models, have yet to gain significant traction but precedents have been set indicating the rise of value-based models.  Life sciences organizations also continue to explore the utility of AI, machine learning, and Blockchain Technology to augment standard models and processes.