KPMG TechWatch

This series of videos features KPMG partner insights and commentary on the latest surveys, industry issues and topics of interest to our clients in the technology sector.

Customer perspectives on cloud computing

Before moving to the cloud, businesses first need to examine their current IT infrastructure, usage and needs.

Unified security view of cloud computing

A uniform security view eliminates the silo perspective of security, privacy, and other issues to create a holistic, uniformed, cross-functional point of view to achieve an effective security environment.

Business, operations and technology implications of cloud computing

The global and dynamic nature of cloud computing presents a myriad of challenges for companies who are providing or adopting cloud business models.

The cloud computing model

In its simplest form, cloud computing is about shared IT infrastructure or the outsourcing of a company's technologies.

Revenue models for digital propositions

Once a company brings together the analysis done around the digital value proposition using the equalizer and looks at the characteristics of its tribe, the company can then decide on the type of revenue model that may be most appropriate for them.

Defining the digital tribes

To understand the opportunities and how to generate revenue from them, companies need to view their target customers in a new way—as members of Digital Tribes. This video explores seven of the most common types of digital tribes.

Using the digital convergence equalizer to determine your revenue model

The Digital Convergence Equalizer provides a new framework for identifying and evaluating digital value propositions. It is based on 20 value propositions that may or may not be relevant for a particular company.

An introduction to digital tribes

Over the past decade, companies across industries have invested in, or thought about investing in, digital strategies.

Managing challenges in the global semiconductor industry: a survey of industry executives

KPMG's annual survey of semiconductor industry executives provides valuable insight into current market drivers, and the impact of growth in new markets, particularly alternative energy. Featuring: Ron Steger

Venture capital trends

A look at what sectors are currently attracting the attention of the venture capital investors, and what the future might hold for these investments, in terms of IPOs and other exit strategies. Featuring: Padriac (Packy) Kelly

Technology industry trends: Succeeding in turbulent times

In turbulent economic times, we see both a significant amount of convergence and consolidation in the technology industry, as well as an increased top-down focus on cost optimization. Featuring: Gary Matuszak and Graeme Ross

Doing Business in India

A look at why and how companies are doing business in India. Featuring: Arun Kumar.

Serving Global Tech Clients

In emerging markets like Asia, what are some of the unique challenges that those companies face when expanding globally, and how do KPMG firms help ensure they are responsive to their needs in particular? Featuring: Gary Matuszak and Wing Fong

Software Asset Management - The Vendor Perspective

In this video, KPMG partners discuss the elements of a successful license compliance program. Featuring: Kieran Lane, Paul Baguley, Danny Le and Tom Lamoureux

Supply Chain Management - Issues facing technology companies

Convergence and globalization in the technology industry/sector have increasingly created issues and challenges for companies in this sector.

Software Asset Management - Potential Benefits to the Customer

A solid software asset management program can help companies ensure that they are managing their IT assets efficiently to help minimize costs and maximize value. Featuring: Kieran Lane, Paul Baguley, Danny Le

Governance risk and compliance

The survey indicated that a number of technology companies have begun to use and look at GRC tools. Featuring: Tom Lamoureux and Anna Baird

Internal controls and risk management

KPMG's study shows that companies are moving away from strictly a process of trying to optimize their SOX controls to using the SOX control portfolio.

Internal controls in the tech industry survey

This study provides detailed information about the process and sub-process levels and about the number of controls that companies are using within differerent technology sub-segments. Featuring: Tom Lamoureux and Anna Baird

Key IFRS implications

As technology companies adopt IFRS as a new way of doing business.

Why is IFRS so important for technology companies

An increasingly global marketplace is driving the need for common international financial reporting standards.

Planning for IFRS is critical

Early planning can help companies plan for the ramifications that new IFRS accounting policies are expected to have on their business.

Episode 1: Why is China emerging now for outsourcing?

A look at how government focus, investment and demographics have contributed to China's growth as a centre for outsourcing.

Episode 2: China designates 20 cities as outsourcing hubs

As part of the 10-100-1000 plan, the Chinese government identified 10, and then 10 more, cities as outsourcing hubs.

Episode 3: Can China's education system support outsourcing?

In order to meet the anticipated growth in demand, China will need to ensure that they are investing in the education of the country's future labour force.

Episode 4: Who owns the future of outsourcing?

KPMG partners' insight on the future of outsourcing.

Episode 5: A new dawn

A recent publication by KPMG explores China as a destination for outsourcing, including case studies of local companies.

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