Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Survey January 19, 2022 2022 AND 2031 Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Perspectives on Top Risks TMT industry leaders view restrictive government policies, economic uncertainty and talent gap among major risk driversRestrictive government policies, the talent shortage, third-party outsourcing arrangements, disruptive digital technologies, and, of course, the persisting pandemic are the dominant risk issues being discussed in boardrooms and executive suites across the Technology, Media and… Blogs July 14, 2023 Smart contracts part 1: What is a smart contract? In recent years, there’s been considerable talk of blockchain and its use cases in the business world. While some of these topics have specific use cases – metaverse, decentralised finance, etc – there is one topic that underpins everything in the blockchain and decentralised space: smart contracts. Smart contracts are behind-the-scenes applications that route data, track changes and settle… Survey April 17, 2025 Aerospace and defense risk insights This is Protiviti’s first-ever Top Risks commentary focused on the global aerospace and defence (A&D) industry group. Our 2025 survey findings indicate that this industry is in a period of profound transformation driven by mounting geopolitical tensions, technological change and disruption, shifting economic priorities, and evolving workforce dynamics. Newsletter October 17, 2023 Freedom to Fail: Risk Appetite for Innovation The manner that failure is embraced instead of feared in a business can improve the way the company evolves and responds to new market opportunities. Podcast February 20, 2025 Privacy, data protection and cybersecurity in the boardroom with Dr. Gregg Li In this VISION interview, Protiviti Hong Kong’s technology lead Michael Pang sits down with Dr. Gregg Li, who has been the chief architect and surgeon for board of directors for over 30 years in Asia and the Pacific Rim. In that time, Li’s strategic focus has been on technology and governance and the transformation of boards. Newsletter September 24, 2025 Industry Insights - Manufacturing and Distribution Welcome to this quarter’s edition of Protiviti’s Manufacturing and Distribution newsletter! In this issue, we spotlight the industry’s most pressing talent risks, explore how CFOs are navigating technology change, and share insights on building confidence in AI and data. Don’t miss our top reads on ERP transformation, sustainability, and cost optimisation shaping the future of the industry Blogs July 17, 2023 How CFOs drive strategy using data and analytics What’s behind the best data and analytics strategies? Simply stated, it’s the capabilities that allow companies to generate forward-looking insights to proactively drive critical business decisions and propel the business forward to meet strategic goals. Many organisations rely on data scientists who apply their algorithmic magic behind the scenes and ascertain insights from large… Blogs February 25, 2022 The WHAT, WHY and HOW of Agile Portfolio Management In today’s digital era, IT teams are often swamped by incoming requests and find it difficult to keep pace with the rapidly growing and changing demands from businesses. While they are working on initiatives, they lack the business understanding and hence fail to appropriately prioritise incoming requests. To be able to manage both IT resources and business/stakeholder expectations, CIOs should… Newsletter February 14, 2021 The Top Risks in 2021: A Global Perspective Our global survey of C-level executives and directors about macroeconomic, strategic and operational risks highlights the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, digital technology, talent and organisational resiliency on the risk landscape over the near term.[1] Our survey captures insights from 1,081 C-level executives and directors, 39% of whom represent companies based in North… Newsletter June 12, 2024 21st-Century Board Oversight of Talent Acute talent shortages across numerous industries underscore the risks emanating from outdated, reactionary approaches to managing people, succession and culture. The question arises, what is the board’s role in forging a 21st-century approach to managing talent?Changing times have led to fleeting employee loyalty, as talented individuals have more options than ever before with greater… Load More