Thought Leadership

Index Insider | Cautious Demand, Rising Headcount

Stanton Jones — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:35:45 GMT

Hello. This is Stanton Jones with what’s important in the IT and business services industry this week.

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Six Strategic Priorities Shaping the Next Phase of Energy Transformation

Dale Hearn — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:45:04 GMT

Global energy enterprises are facing increasing pressure to meet rising demand, while navigating aging infrastructure, security concerns, market volatility and the transition toward a lower-carbon economy. Many factors are contributing to the increasing demand for reliable and affordable energy supplies: industrial expansion, electrification, data-center growth and rising consumption in emerging markets.

Index Insider | Where EMEA Growth Is Holding Up

Stanton Jones — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:05:28 GMT

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Where Are Banks on the AI Value Ladder?

Marc Harrison — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:59:26 GMT

Banks must always rethink how they can improve business performance and compete more effectively. AI is supercharging that – changing which capabilities banks need to control, how they work with providers and what it takes to realize measurable value.

Index Insider | Where Americas Growth Is Holding Up

Stanton Jones — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:12:38 GMT

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Index Insider | Why Enterprises Keep Signing Longer Deals

Stanton Jones — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:19:14 GMT

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Software Strategy 2030: When Software Stops Being the Product

Dr. Daniel Gerster — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:56:26 GMT

AI Is Shifting Enterprise Software from Applications and Seats to Capabilities, Work and Outcomes

For two decades, enterprise software strategy has largely been an application and procurement story: select strategic platforms, negotiate licenses, manage vendors and control the application portfolio. That model is becoming insufficient.

Full Speed Ahead for AI

Steve Hall — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:27:22 GMT

Despite recent words of caution from within and from outside the AI industry, demand for this groundbreaking technology shows no signs of abating. Indeed, it’s accelerating.

Index Insider | 3Q26 ISG Index Recap

Stanton Jones — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:42:16 GMT

Hello. This is Stanton Jones with a special recap of the third quarter 2026 ISG Index call. You can download the slides here and watch a replay here.

Index Insider | Market Signals to Watch for in the 3Q26 ISG Index Call

Stanton Jones — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:59:33 GMT

Hello. This is Stanton Jones with a special preview of the ISG Index Webcast on Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 AM ET. Reserve your spot here.

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