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IBM Institute for Business Value

Leading edge thought leadership and practical insights for business executives

The IBM Institute for Business Value has a worldwide presence and is comprised of more than 50 consultants who conduct research and analysis across multiple industries and functional disciplines.

Collective Intelligence: Capitalizing on the crowd

Can an organization that chooses to ignore the insights of employees, customers and business partners expect to thrive? For many, the answer is no. In a global environment where innovation cycles are shrinking, customer expectations are rising and talent is becoming more distributed, companies are seeing the need to more effectively apply the knowledge and experience of individuals, regardless of their vocation, affiliation or organization status. Fortunately, the opportunity to more effectively apply Collective Intelligence - the aggregated knowledge, insight and expertise of a diverse group - has become a reality.

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Featured Business Thought Leadership

Cover imageAnalytics: The widening divide
A growing divide is developing between those companies that, see the value of business analytics and are transforming themselves to take advantage of these newfound opportunities, and those that have yet to embrace them.

Featured Industry Thought Leadership

Cover imageThe shift to electric vehicles: Putting consumers in the driver's seat
Although the world seems poised for an electric vehicle (EV) rebirth, automakers need to nudge drivers to "plug in" by increasing education efforts, offering a uniquely "connected" driving experience, and embracing innovative business models and partnerships.

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IBM C-Suite Studies

2011 IBM Global CMO Study
Over 1,700 face-to-face interviews with CMOs! Find out what's on the minds of today's Chief Marketing Officers.

2011 IBM Global CIO Study
The Essential CIO

2010 Global Chief Executive Officer Study
"Capitalizing on Complexity"

2010 Global Chief Financial Officer Study
"The New Value Integrator"

2009 Global Chief Supply Chain Officer Study
"The Smarter Supply Chain"

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For companies that are struggling to get an end-to-end view of their global supply chains, taking command of multi-enterprise visibility issues in ways that combine real-time information, event processing, and advanced analytics may provide the answer.

Despite increasing attention to alternative energy sources, the world can't forget about oil and gas, as it struggles to meet ever-rising demand for clean and affordable energy.

Health Care Of The Future: Non-Invasive Blood Tests, Brain-Connected Avatars, Digital Pill Boxes.

Insurance and Financial Advisor: Insurance Shifting from Sellers' to Buyers' market, where trust rules.

The more knowledge people had about Electric Vehicles (EVs), the more viable an option it became. The EV industry has to continue to educate consumers about why this is a viable product.

The ability of Watson technology to make the daily commute faster and safer

According to a recent study by IBM’s Institute for Business Value, there’s a significant divide between how companies want to leverage social media channels, and how their customers use them.

Technology-savvy and demanding, the new smarter consumer is an important demographic, explains Melissa Schaefer, from IBM’s Institute For Business Value. She reveals how to capture this new breed of shoppers.

If someone were to text “DTWD” would you understand the acronym? A growing number of commuters are refusing to heed the call to “Don't Text While Driving.”