2018 Information and Communications for Development

October 14, 2018

It is my pleasure to introduce the 2018 edition in the series Information and Communications for Development, which in this fourth edition focuses on the opportunities and challenges of data-driven development. Since 2006, Information and Communications for Development has been a flagship report of a World Bank team that, this year, was elevated to a department in its own right and changed its name from Information and Communication Technologies to Digital Development.

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Sonata Software

Sonata is a global technology company that enables successful platform based digital transformation initiatives for enterprises, to create businesses that are connected, open, Intelligent and scalable. Sonata’s Platformation™ methodology brings together industry expertise, platform technology excellence, design thinking led innovation and strategic engagement models to deliver sustained long term value to customers. A trusted partner of world leaders in the Retail, Distribution, Travel and Software industries, Sonata’s solution portfolio includes its own digital platform such as Brick & Click Retail Platform©, Modern Distribution Platform© , Rezopia Digital Travel Platform©, RAPID DevOps Platform© and Halosys Mobility Platform©, best in class capabilities on ISV digital technology platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, SAP Hybris, Cloud Engineering and Managed Services, as well as new digital applications like IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic

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Analytical Data Infrastructure MarketStudy (Excerpt)

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Analytical data infrastructure (ADI) platforms underpin key analytics models via processes like data integration, preparation, management, and storage. But with complex cloud architectures, as-a-service offerings, and innovative new analytics and process developments, how can the discerning expert choose the right ADI offerings for their business?

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Everest Group PEAK Matrix® for Data and Analytics (D&A) Service Provider 2022

whitePaper | September 21, 2022

Global macroeconomic conditions indicate the rising probability of a recession. Despite the resulting cost pressures, enterprise demand for D&A services is rising as enterprises realize that datadriven solutions focused on cost optimization and building competitive advantage are critical to tackle and survive the slowdown. In this regard, service providers can help enterprises in their digital transformation journey by formulating a vision for D&A, modernizing the D&A landscape, and providing the right talent and niche skill sets to achieve direct business outcomes.

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The Future of Unstructured Data Processing

whitePaper | July 25, 2022

Experts estimate that the average person generates more than 1.7 MB of digital data per second, amounting to over 2.5 quintillion bytes per day. However, as the world becomes increasingly digitized and networked, experts predict that, on average, people will produce 463 exabytes of data per day by 2025.

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Future of care: Patient-centricity with real-world predictive analytics

whitePaper | February 8, 2023

For centuries, patients have sought medical help for their ailments. Just as in the past, however, there are still many illnesses – both wellknown, widespread diseases and rare conditions – that initially cause few or inconclusive symptoms, and many patients leave the doctor’s office with an incorrect diagnosis. In addition, diseases may progress slowly or quickly depending on the individual.

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THE COMPUTEINFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED FOR PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

whitePaper | November 26, 2019

Modernized organizations are leveraging the transformative benefits of predictive analytics to propel their business forward. Predictive analytics arm you with knowledge and insights that can make the difference between profits and losses. They use modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to analyze current data and make predictions about the future. Every industry can benefit from predictive analytics. Those who ignore the potential here are squandering a huge opportunity to grow or create better experiences. The recent dramatic progress in AI-based predictive analytics and machine learning provides organizations with the power to unlock tremendous value from previously hard to decipher data. Through the power of AI-enabled infrastructure, you can harness the predictive analytics/machine learning wave and gain business advantages that will not only keep you in the game, but at the leading edge. Automated server capabilities and the right server for the job will get you where you need to go. This eBook focuses in on how server automation, along with the right servers for the workload, empowers companies to make great strides in the world of machine learning and predictive analytics.

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How to Analyze and Maximize Customer Retention: Asset

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Understanding all the factors that impact customer health and retention requires a comprehensive view of complex data.

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Spotlight

Sonata Software

Sonata is a global technology company that enables successful platform based digital transformation initiatives for enterprises, to create businesses that are connected, open, Intelligent and scalable. Sonata’s Platformation™ methodology brings together industry expertise, platform technology excellence, design thinking led innovation and strategic engagement models to deliver sustained long term value to customers. A trusted partner of world leaders in the Retail, Distribution, Travel and Software industries, Sonata’s solution portfolio includes its own digital platform such as Brick & Click Retail Platform©, Modern Distribution Platform© , Rezopia Digital Travel Platform©, RAPID DevOps Platform© and Halosys Mobility Platform©, best in class capabilities on ISV digital technology platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, SAP Hybris, Cloud Engineering and Managed Services, as well as new digital applications like IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotic

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