SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 10
Downloaden Sie, um offline zu lesen
Wearable Devices: The Next Big Thing
in CRM
By integrating wearable computing devices with CRM systems,
organizations across industries can have real-time access to account
data, engage more effectively with customers, systematically identify
opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling, and enrich customer
relationships at every encounter.
Executive Summary
High-performing businesses know how to take
control of data, optimize critical systems and
equip their workforce with the technologies they
need to offer customers a consistently gratifying
experience. Among these are wearable devices,
which hold significant potential for the consumer
electronic and computer industry, as well as com -
panies across sectors.
Today’s advanced wearable technologies enable
users to enjoy the same kind of integrated digital
experience that they expect from their desktop,
laptop, smartphone or tablet, but with the ease
and convenience afforded by watches or glasses,
for example. This capability is quickly reshaping
people’s understanding of how work is done and
how decisions are made – especially in scenarios
where safety or logistics can limit the use of com -
mon portable devices.
The wearable technology market is entering a
rapid growth phase that is likely to mirror the
hyper-connectivity phenomena spurred by the
global smartphone revolution. Worldwide, the
wearable electronics market is expected to cross
US$8 billion in 2018 — increasing at a healthy
CAGR of 17.7% from 2013 to 2018.1
Even though
consumer applications accounted for the largest
market share (with revenue crossing US$2 billion
in 2012), the enterprise and industrial applica-
tions space is expected to expand more than 21%
annually from 2013 to 2018, with APAC as the
fastest-growing region (see Figure 1 on next page).
In this white paper, we will discuss the scale and
scope of the wearables market, uncover key fac-
tors that are driving the technology’s integration
with CRM systems, and showcase how wearable
devices intersect with and create value across
the sales, marketing and service continuum. We
will also recommend a move-forward strategy
for organizations that want to collect and make
meaning from customer information generated
across the “Internet of Things.”
cognizant 20-20 insights | december 2014
•	 Cognizant 20-20 Insights
cognizant 20-20 insights 2
The Wearables Ecosystem and
Landscape
The global wearables technology ecosystem
(i.e., the entire wearables device market and its
providers) was estimated at US$4 billion-plus in
2012, and is expected to cross US$14 billion by
2018 (CAGR more than 18% from 2013). Forecasts
predict that the penetration rate of wearable
technology is predicted to accelerate over
the next five years, reaching roughly 46% of the
total addressable market (TAM) by 2018.
The wearables landscape is supported by
industry-standard technology platforms and
tools such as Salesforce and Microsoft CRM,
which allow devices, applications, data, products
and services to work together in brand new ways.
Internet connectivity through Wi-Fi, telecom
networks and APIs provided by standard operat-
ing platforms such as Android and iOS is further
powering the market’s rapid evolution.
Key Drivers in CRM
There are several crucial developments in
the CRM space that are especially relevant to
wearable technologies:
•	 Salesforce.com’s Salesforce Wear Devel-
oper Pack comprises reference apps, demos,
open source code and other documenta-
tion. This developer platform enables device
developers to design and build wearable apps
that connect to the salesforce.com CRM plat-
form. In fact, Salesforce.com has released
six end-to-end apps for wearable devices as
part of its Salesforce Wear initiative.
•	Other CRM vendors are collaborating with
wearable device vendors to explore differ-
ent business-use cases, such as generating
effective leads and campaigns, and reducing
lead-to-order cycles. For instance, Microsoft
Dynamics CRM supports customization of a
mobile platform compatible with Google Glass.
•	Wearable devices will enable users to buy
products online, directly from their device.
Recently, PayPal announced a new app that
allows users to pay for products using their
Samsung Gear 2 Smart Watch.
•	 Google Glass can track a user’s eyes to see
which advertisement the customer has seen.
In conjunction with its patented “Pay per Gaze”
advertising, this capability has the potential to
transform digital marketing.
•	 Real-time actionable data, context-based
content, localized content and augmented
media will only propel the demand for
wearables in CRM.
Figure 2 on the following page depicts how
organizations are beginning to launch wearable
products, and references designs that allow non-
technology OEMs and brands to quickly deliver
innovative, diverse, unique and stylish solutions.
These devices will provide an additional channel
The Growth of Wearables
Figure 1
Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis
Other Application Sectors
Enterprise & Industrial Application Sector
Healthcare Application Sector
Consumer Application Sector
0
1,000
3,000
5,000
7,000
9,000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
0
40
80
120
160
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
North America Europe
Asia Pacific ROW
Market Revenue By Applications & Geography, 2012-2018 (US$Million)
cognizant 20-20 insights 3
How Organizations Are Launching Wearable Products
Figure 2
Sensors Camera GPS
Accele-
rometer
Compass
CloudServerCoachExperts Co-Participants
HMD
EPD LCD
Communication Interfaces
Touch Interface (Display) Wearable Devices Supporting Devices
Community Platforms Companion Devices Enterprise Systems
Bluetooth 3G/4G
3G
4G
NFC Wi-Fi
Database
Computer
Smartphones
Tablets
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
asdfasdfasdf
Microphone
Third-Party Apps &
Services
What Customers Expect from Wearable Devices
Intelligence:
Quick Response Time
Afford minimal interaction
with the user/expedite
user’s manual actions.
Customer Expectations
from Wearable Devices
Connectivity:
Providing and Processing Data
Offer connectivity options like
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., for data
input and data transmission.
Value: Right Content
Extract and analyze
meaningful data. Allow users
to make informed decisions.
Communication
Connect with an expanding
community of wearables,
devices, systems, platforms,
services and software.
Multi-Function
Augment special features with
the ability to track multiple
parameters while providing
automated user feedback
through notifications/alerts.
Sensors:
Recognizing User Action
Measure activity levels,
distance traveled, etc.
Contact-less control through
voice activation.
Comfort: Ease of Use
Provide a comfortable,
portable, lightweight device.
Portability:
Minimum Charging Time
Allow smart portability with
24-hour access.
Figure 3
cognizant 20-20 insights 4
The Spectrum of Wearable Devices
Figure 4
Functionality
Sample Products
Growth Pattern
Changes
Brain, Heart, Eye
Monitoring/Movement
Glucose/Blood
Pressure Monitor
Chronic Disease
Management
Vital Signs Monitoring
Smart Clothing
Security: Emergency
Services/Identity
Recognition
Data/Media Access
Organizer/Schedule
Management
Interaction/Shared
Experience
Interactive Gaming
Three-Dimensional
Physical Experience
Collaborative Display
Real-Time Tracker
Surveillance Tool
Responsive Learning
Remote Communi-
cation System
Augmented Reality
Positioning System/
Location Tracker
Real-Time Screening
Adidas
miCoach
4iiii Viiiiva
Bodymonitor
Smartband
The First
Warning System
BodyGuardian
Remote Monito-
ring System
Nuubo nECG
Platform Amsterdam
Mnemo
NuMetrex
Heart Sensing
Racer
Withings BP
Monitor
FitBit Flex
Nike
Fuelband
Misfit Shine
AIQ Smart
Clothing
BioMan
Heapsylon
Garment
Nike
Hyperdunk+
Imec EEG
HEadset
GeoPalz iBitz
Everon Lyra
Garmin
Approach S3
BPS Ninja
iKey Wrist
Keyboard
Body Cooling/
Heating
Elementary Emotion
Tracker
Activity Metrics
Fitness Tracker with
Accelerometer-
Based Sensor
Heart Rate
Montior
Medical Lifestyle InfotainmentGaming
Sqord
PowerBand
TN Games 3RD
Space Vest
Pebble
Google Glass
SONY
SmartWatch
Apple iWatch
OMG Life
Autographer
Samsung
Galaxy Gear
Metria Wearable
Sensor
Technology
Fitness
Classification
through which organizations can deliver content/
services and extract granular profiles of users.
Clearly, wearable technology is “the next mega-
trend” that will change the way we live, work and
play. But meaningful innovation will only occur
if customer expectations are addressed (see
Figure 3, previous page).
Types of Wearables
Wearables can be broadly grouped into five
categories: fitness, medical, lifestyle, gaming and
infotainment (see Figure 4).
While smart glasses could be a starting point
(i.e., transitioning from touch-screen smart-
phones), the entire spectrum of wearable devices
will need to evolve in order to spur consumer
interest. With different forms of wearable devices
available, organizations should focus on ways
to equip users with the digital information they
need (real-time data) to support real-world
actions (i.e., decision making).
It took roughly eight years for smartphones
to mainstream; tablets took only three years
to achieve broad adoption. In our view, it could
take even less time for wearable devices to scale.
The key to widespread adoption of wearables
among businesses and customers will be in prod-
ucts that leverage the single, unique benefit of
a smart device that can be worn all the time –
lessening the risk of it being misplaced, lost,
damaged or stolen. This is a distinct advantage
over smartphones.
Wearable Tech Meets CRM
Unlike many technology cycles where either con-
sumers or businesses lead the way in adoption,
wearable technology is being simultaneously
embraced by individuals and organizations alike
(see Figure 5, next page). This dual advantage
provides the perfect scenario for businesses
looking to sync customer relationship manage-
ment (CRM) with wearables.
cognizant 20-20 insights 5
More Value for Customers and Businesses
Figure 5
Customer
Experience
Consumers
Novelty of new product.
Integrate technology in
their daily activity or work.
OrganizationO i ti
Discover opportunities to
enhance core business processes.
Use deeper levels of personalization
to collect valuable consumer data.
data on purchase behavior, location, activity,
health indicators and hobbies, for example –
providing companies with insights they can use
to consistently enrich the customer experience
at every touch point (see Figure 6).
Wearables offer round-the-clock, real-time access
to employees, prospects, customers, product or
services information, from anywhere (through
interactive maps), at any time (online/offline mode).
Furthermore, these devices can collect customer
Wearables: An All-Inclusive, Next-General Channel
Wearables
Data
Analytics
Engine
ServiceMarketing
Customized/
Personalized
Offerings
Sales
Influence of Wearables in CRM Landscape
Traditional
Channels
Print &
Direct
Mktg.
Sales &
Call
Center
Digital &
Social Channels
Social/
Web
Mobile
Next-Gen Channel
Wearable
Cross-Channel Integration
ERP
System
Data
Hub
Human
Capital
System
Data
Analytics
CRM
System
Salesforce
Automation
Service/
Contact Centers
Omni-Channel
Marketing
Content
Management Systems
Workforce
Management Systems
Enterprise End Customer
Enhanced
Experience
Sales Rep, FSA, CSR B2C, B2B, E2E, C2C
Channels
Source
Systems
CRM
Components
Customer
Engagement
Collaboration
Coach/
Mentor
Third-Party
Apps
KM/
Communities
Social
Platforms
Search
Continued on next page.
cognizant 20-20 insights 6
Gauging the Impact of Wearables
Figure 7
Opportunity
to Quote
Service/Com-
plaint Mgt.
Activity
Management
Loyalty
Management
Top 3 Wearable Categories Having Highest Impact on CRM Low ImpactMedium ImpactHigh Impact
Smart Glass (Google, Vuzix M100)1
Smart Watch (Apple, Sony, Samsung, Pebble)2
Wrist Keyboard (IKey)3
Lead/Campaign
Management
Smart Glass
(Google,
Vuzix M100)
Smart Watch
(Apple, Sony,
Samsung, Pebble)
Wrist Keyboard
(Ikey)
Wearable
Ear phone
(Psst)
Real-time Locating
System
(9Solutions
System)
Wearable
Hand Bands
(Amsterdam Mnemo)
Account/Contact
Management
Wearables
Figure 6
Wearables apply to market intelligence, discovery of purchase intent, message relevance, CRM, loyalty programs,
incentives, rewards and more.
Wearables
Rather than
replacing
another touch
point, use
wearable
technologies
to complement
the entire
omni-channel
commerce
journey.
Data
Analytics
Engine
Gather
consumer
insights, examine
potential areas
of interest and
understand
consumer
traffic/
purchasing
patterns in
the offline mode.
Service
Stay connected
with consumers
on a constant
basis, thus
boosting the
overall
customer
experience.
Marketing
Track down
prospects and
engage with
leads in real-
time; see leads
that are nearby.
Provide a
natural
extension
of the online
and/or mobile
brand
experience.
Customized/
Personalized
Offerings
Use CRM
data to create
personalized,
meaningful
offerings for
consumers and
enable real-time
business
optimization.
Sales
View product
details at a
glance; promote
products when
consumers are
most inclined
to purchase.
Influence of Wearables in CRM Landscape
Continued on next page.
Wearables' Impact on CRM
As shown in Figure 4 on page 4, there are a
multitude of wearable devices that address
various consumer needs. In our experience,
different types of wearables have varied impacts
on CRM across its different functional areas, as
shown in Figure 7.
More specifically, wearable technologies can help
deliver quantifiable benefits in:
•	 Sales. CRM systems typically provide com-
panies with the ability to develop a 360-view
of customers and generate actionable up-
sell and cross-sell opportunities for sales
reps to pursue – helping to improve the lead
conversion rate. However, making this infor-
mation available requires third-party integra-
tion with wearable devices, which extracts
cognizant 20-20 insights 7
CRM data and displays it in real time on the
device. This enables sales reps to:
»	Improve the planning of customer calls
and activities; significantly increase selling
efficiency by having more visibility into
more opportunities and better managing
selling time.
»	 Ensure timely follow-up with customers by
receiving notifications concerning tasks,
events, appointments and meetings –
directly from the rep’s wearable device.
»	 Generate quotes in real time and quickly
capture customer approval and feedback.
»	 Immediately update account/contact infor-
mation and record customer interactions.
»	Access products and pricelists to close
deals faster, increase the size of the deal,
and provide consistent, collaborative
customer management.
»	 View key metrics to see which marketing
efforts result in profitable sales.
»	Receive on-the-job training by recording
sales calls on the device.
Wearables also ease the task of managing
accounts and contacts in banking, as depicted in
Figure 8, and reduce the “lead to order cycle” in
the real estate space, as shown in Figure 9.
•	 Marketing. Using wearables, marketers can
employ context-aware and real-time marketing
insights to:
»	Send personalized and targeted offers
directly to a customer’s wearable device, in
real time.
»	 Transform digital marketing by capturing
information on buying preferences, loca-
tion and customer profiles, when and where
needed.
»	 Manage and track multi-channel marketing
campaigns in real time to ensure that no
leads are dropped.
»	Send customized product catalogs and
promotion materials to customers from the
user’s wearable device.
The Banking Industry:
Wealth Management for HNIs
* High Net Worth Individual
Figure 8
Wearing his smart watch, a wealth manager
visits an HNI* client.
He uses the watch to retrieve information (via
a single view of the client’s total investments in
deposits, equities, treasury bills, etc.)
Using third-party apps, he checks the
equity market and informs his client about her
real-time gain/loss.
The smart watch suggests new products
(cross-sell and up-sell opportunities) that suit
the client’s profile.
He optimizes the client’s asset allocation
(new products, sell or buy existing bonds) and
presents it to her.
The wealth manager records his acknowledg-
ment for auditing compliance.
Benefit:
•	Provides a single view of the customer across
products and geographies.
•	 Identifies cross-sell and up-sell opportunities –
potentially leading to profitable, long-term
customer relationships.
•	Scales to accommodate and deliver required
capabilities.












The Real Estate Industry:
Seller Experience
Figure 9
The real estate agent (wearing his smart
glasses) meets the lead and visits the property
to be sold.
The agent captures real-time video of:
1.	 The house
2.	The lead’s details (reason for sale,
introduction, etc.).
The agent enters the property location and
retrieves similar property details available in
and around the current location.
The agent shows the lead this information
on his communication device and helps her
evaluate the price for sale.
In real time, the agent composes the advertise-
ment to be published and takes acknowledg-
ment from the lead.
The agent posts this advertisement using voice
commands on Web/social platforms through
wearable technology.
Benefit:
•	 Transform every lead into a revenue-generating
opportunity.
•	Create a quote in real time, in front of the
customer.
•	 Reduce turnaround time.












cognizant 20-20 insights 8
»	 Leverage location-based tracking mecha-
nisms to extract contextually relevant data
that informs product/service interests.
»	Send and analyze consumer surveys to
automatically track feedback and gauge
reactions to advertisements.
Figure 10 below reveals how wearables contrib-
ute to effective lead-generation campaigns in the
telecom space.
•	 Service. Today’s customers can be anywhere.
Using wearable devices in service management
can go beyond simply addressing and resolving
customer complaints. For example, as shown
in Figure 11 below, with wearables, organiza-
tions in the hotel industry can serve custom-
ers better with highly responsive, relevant and
effective service, regardless of time or loca-
tion. This allows them to:
»	Offer readily available literature and
solutions (videos and documents) to
assist service reps and increase customer
satisfaction.
»	Empower service reps to collaborate
globally with support teams and knowledge
Figure 10
The Telecom Industry:
Personalizing Service Plans
Benefit:
•	 Sort, organize, maintain and manage target sales
prospects.
•	 Drive increased response and sales in real time.
•	 Accelerate the lead-qualification process.
The telecom agent accesses the CRM system
(using app) through his wearable device.
He views his prospect details.
He presents the tariff plans using his communi-
cation interface.
The prospect gives his business requirements/
concerns/feedback on the tariff plan.
In a few clicks, in front of the prospect, the
telecom agent orchestrates the tariff plan
(customized).
The telecom agent tailors his pitch (campaign)
according to the new plan and presents to the
prospect.












systems in real time, thereby decreasing
the time it takes to resolve customer
complaints and concerns and keep agents
productive.
»	 Enable service reps to acknowledge cus-
tomer service requests/cases immediately,
as they happen, and remain accountable.
»	 Measure field service reps’ activity metrics
by monitoring and capturing data through
their wearable device and using that data
to calculate performance incentives.
Figure 12 on the following page shows how high-
tech organizations can use wearables to be more
attentive to service and complaint issues.
Figure 13 on the following page reveals how sales
reps in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Consumer Goods industry can more effectively
replenish inventory via wearables.
The Hotel Industry:
Frequent-Stay Programs
Figure 11
Benefit:
•	 Engage effectively with the customer and cater to
their preferences.
•	 Create a more seamless hospitality experience for
the customer.
•	 Provide a wealth of customer-tailored information
to better target marketing efforts.
A hotel staff member wears smart glasses that
are integrated with the hotel hospitality app
and the customer service system.
She retrieves a customer’s information on the
smart glasses just as the customer arrives at the
hotel lobby and greets him by name.
She identifies booking details and preferences,
then immediately starts the check-in process
for the customer.
She tracks the existing loyalty points of the
customer and gives him options to redeem/
accumulate points.
She informs the hotel guest of weather and
local events at his destination, then translates
that information in his native language.
After check-in, the hotel staff member offers
food/drinks and other services based on the
customer’s choice.












cognizant 20-20 insights 9
Looking Ahead
Today, most consumers research products
and services online before they make a purchase,
and conduct business with the seller (buying,
contacting support services, etc.) in the same
way. Thus, companies must offer Web content
that makes it easy for customers to make more
informed buying decisions and communicate
with the organization online. By providing real-
time, personalized and context-aware access to
customers, wearable technology has the poten-
tial to transform the entire customer experi-
ence for the better. This makes it imperative for
businesses to scale-up their CRM-specific strat-
egies and solutions to engage with customers
through their wearable devices.
Wearable technology has the potential to influence
the entire CRM landscape. Hence, organizations
should be ready to integrate these advancements
with their overall CRM strategy by learning to:
•	 Identify opportunities to utilize this disrup-
tive technology as a new channel and enhance
core business processes across sales, market-
ing and service functions.
•	 Select the right wearable devices among the
many options available, and which the orga-
nization believes are the best fit for its CRM
ecosystem.
•	Develop applications (platforms and apps)
around wearable devices to help increase
customer engagement.
•	Integrate these devices with the organiza-
tion’s existing technological pillars to deliver a
seamless and satisfying customer experience
at every touch point.
By supporting wearable technologies in the
workplace, organizations can empower both
employees and customers to more effectively
interact in the emerging hands-free, increasingly
connected world.
Figure 12
Hi-Tech Engineering:
Field Service Agents
A field-service agent (FSA) wears smart glasses
to view details/SR for a scheduled work order.
He reaches the customer location using routes
in Google Maps and conducts a preliminary
diagnosis.
He accesses his product/services literature
(videos, documents) through the smart glasses
to troubleshoot the problem.
As part of L2 service, he starts a live-stream
conversation with the back-office support team.
Once the problem (a defective part) is identi-
fied, the FSA places the replacement order
through third-party apps.
The FSA captures the customer’s feedback and
digital signature on his communication device –
closing the work order/SR.
Benefit:
•	 Aid in delivering faster services that customer’s
want – anytime, anywhere.
•	 Ensure timely response.
•	 Enhance the productivity of support representa-
tives.












Fast-Moving Consumer
Goods (FMCG) Industry:
Inventory Replenishment
Figure 13
A sales rep wearing her smart glasses
enters the hyper-mart to engage with the store
manager.
Through her smart glasses, the sales rep identi-
fies opportunities to sell against in the account
and their monthly priorities.
She scans products to offer:
1.	 Best-selling price (based on competitor pricing)
2.	Promotions/deals
3.	Inventory refill
Through her smart glasses, the sales rep then
places an online order to the regional supplier.
The sales rep reads customer development
agreements (marketing activity, shelf space and
equipment placements).
Using her glasses, she views the best shelf dis-
play based on past sales and arranges the shelf
before leaving the store.
Benefit:
•	 Create incremental demand on every sales call.
•	Provide the right assortment, making products
more visible.
•	 Reduce workload to maximize sales-rep producti-
vity and optimize inventory.












World Headquarters
500 Frank W. Burr Blvd.
Teaneck, NJ 07666 USA
Phone: +1 201 801 0233
Fax: +1 201 801 0243
Toll Free: +1 888 937 3277
Email: inquiry@cognizant.com
European Headquarters
1 Kingdom Street
Paddington Central
London W2 6BD
Phone: +44 (0) 207 297 7600
Fax: +44 (0) 207 121 0102
Email: infouk@cognizant.com
India Operations Headquarters
#5/535, Old Mahabalipuram Road
Okkiyam Pettai, Thoraipakkam
Chennai, 600 096 India
Phone: +91 (0) 44 4209 6000
Fax: +91 (0) 44 4209 6060
Email: inquiryindia@cognizant.com
­­© Copyright 2014, Cognizant. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the express written permission from Cognizant. The information contained herein is
subject to change without notice. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process
outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered
in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep
industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With
over 75 development and delivery centers worldwide and approximately 199,700 employees as of September 30,
2014, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the SP 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is
ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Visit us online at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter: Cognizant.
About the Authors
Avinash Bhat is a Consulting Manager with Cognizant Business Consulting’s Enterprise Applications
Services (EAS) Practice. His core areas of responsibility include leading CRM strategy consulting
engagements across sales transformation, marketing automation and service optimization. He has
12-plus years of experience helping companies execute critical consulting engagements, including CRM
roadmaps, business cases, vendor evaluation and contact center transformation. He can be reached at
Avinash.Bhat@cognizant.com.
Priya Badri is a Consultant with Cognizant Business Consulting’s Enterprise Applications Services (EAS)
Practice. Her core responsibilities include working on consulting projects in the CRM space across
industries. She has six-plus years of progressive experience conducting business diagnostics to
help clients establish industry-leading customer service solutions and on-site evaluation of their
existing technology, processes and procedures. She received her M.B.A. from the prestigious S.P. Jain
Institute of Management  Research, specializing in information management. She can be reached at
Priya.Badri@cognizant.com.
Uday Shankar Reddi is a Consultant with Cognizant Business Consulting’s Enterprise Applications
Services (EAS) Practice. His core responsibilities include working on consulting projects in the sales,
marketing and customer service domains across industries. He has five-plus years of experience in
customer relationship management consulting, digital marketing and business process improvement.
He has played a significant role in assisting in and driving business transformation and technology
roll-out projects for multiple clients across the globe. He received his M.B.A. from the prestigious NITIE
institute, Mumbai. He can be reached at Udayshankar.Reddi@cognizant.com.
Footnote
1
	 Wearable Electronics Market and Technology Analysis (2013 – 2018). MarketsandMark, May, 2013.
http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/wearable-electronics-market-983.html

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021
TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021
TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021Imbibe Tech
 
APAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way Forward
APAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way ForwardAPAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way Forward
APAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way ForwardCognizant
 
Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...
Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...
Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...Cognizant
 
Top tech-trends-ebook-2021
Top tech-trends-ebook-2021Top tech-trends-ebook-2021
Top tech-trends-ebook-2021Learningade
 
Future of Automotive Report
Future of Automotive ReportFuture of Automotive Report
Future of Automotive ReportPSFK
 
Driverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift Gears
Driverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift GearsDriverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift Gears
Driverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift GearsCognizant
 
Getting Digital Right
Getting Digital RightGetting Digital Right
Getting Digital RightCognizant
 
Commentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform Economy
Commentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform EconomyCommentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform Economy
Commentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform EconomyCognizant
 
Mobile trends for 2013 and beyond
Mobile trends for 2013 and beyondMobile trends for 2013 and beyond
Mobile trends for 2013 and beyondAlessandro Laudati
 
How Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New Normal
How Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New NormalHow Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New Normal
How Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New NormalCognizant
 
Top data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabs
Top data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabsTop data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabs
Top data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabsSrishti Deoras
 
Winterberry group the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016
Winterberry group   the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016Winterberry group   the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016
Winterberry group the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016Brian Crotty
 
E- Magazine issuu December 2016
E- Magazine issuu December 2016E- Magazine issuu December 2016
E- Magazine issuu December 2016VARINDIA
 
Advanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus App
Advanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus AppAdvanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus App
Advanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus AppCognizant
 
Insurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation Approach
Insurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation ApproachInsurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation Approach
Insurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation ApproachCognizant
 
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial Scale
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial ScaleInternet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial Scale
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial ScaleCognizant
 
Scm technologies and their applicability in sc operations
Scm technologies and their applicability in sc operationsScm technologies and their applicability in sc operations
Scm technologies and their applicability in sc operationsSibitha Sivan
 
CMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer Experience
CMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer ExperienceCMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer Experience
CMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer ExperienceCognizant
 
Why MBaaS Now
Why MBaaS NowWhy MBaaS Now
Why MBaaS NowCognizant
 

Was ist angesagt? (20)

TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021
TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021
TOP MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT TRENDS OF 2021
 
Upcoming Technology Trends
Upcoming Technology TrendsUpcoming Technology Trends
Upcoming Technology Trends
 
APAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way Forward
APAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way ForwardAPAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way Forward
APAC's Digital Insurance Transformers: Illuminating the Way Forward
 
Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...
Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...
Digital Transformation for Utilities: Creating a Differentiated Customer Expe...
 
Top tech-trends-ebook-2021
Top tech-trends-ebook-2021Top tech-trends-ebook-2021
Top tech-trends-ebook-2021
 
Future of Automotive Report
Future of Automotive ReportFuture of Automotive Report
Future of Automotive Report
 
Driverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift Gears
Driverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift GearsDriverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift Gears
Driverless Cars: Time for Insurers to Shift Gears
 
Getting Digital Right
Getting Digital RightGetting Digital Right
Getting Digital Right
 
Commentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform Economy
Commentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform EconomyCommentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform Economy
Commentary: Making Dollars & Sense of the Platform Economy
 
Mobile trends for 2013 and beyond
Mobile trends for 2013 and beyondMobile trends for 2013 and beyond
Mobile trends for 2013 and beyond
 
How Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New Normal
How Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New NormalHow Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New Normal
How Automakers Can Enhance Customer Experience in the New Normal
 
Top data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabs
Top data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabsTop data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabs
Top data science and AI trends to watch out for in 2021 | AIM & AnalytixLabs
 
Winterberry group the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016
Winterberry group   the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016Winterberry group   the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016
Winterberry group the state of consumer data onboarding november 2016
 
E- Magazine issuu December 2016
E- Magazine issuu December 2016E- Magazine issuu December 2016
E- Magazine issuu December 2016
 
Advanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus App
Advanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus AppAdvanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus App
Advanced Technology and Luxury: Behind the Latest Lexus App
 
Insurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation Approach
Insurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation ApproachInsurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation Approach
Insurance Mobility Business Strategy: A Roadmap and Implementation Approach
 
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial Scale
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial ScaleInternet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial Scale
Internet of Things: From Strategy to Action: Driving IoT to Industrial Scale
 
Scm technologies and their applicability in sc operations
Scm technologies and their applicability in sc operationsScm technologies and their applicability in sc operations
Scm technologies and their applicability in sc operations
 
CMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer Experience
CMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer ExperienceCMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer Experience
CMOs & CIOs: Aligning Marketing & IT to Elevate the Customer Experience
 
Why MBaaS Now
Why MBaaS NowWhy MBaaS Now
Why MBaaS Now
 

Andere mochten auch

The 21st Century Store Associate
The 21st Century Store AssociateThe 21st Century Store Associate
The 21st Century Store AssociateCognizant
 
Driving Innovation Through Business Relationship Management
Driving Innovation Through Business Relationship ManagementDriving Innovation Through Business Relationship Management
Driving Innovation Through Business Relationship ManagementCognizant
 
Periodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance Operations
Periodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance OperationsPeriodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance Operations
Periodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance OperationsCognizant
 
Trabajo de informatica
Trabajo  de informaticaTrabajo  de informatica
Trabajo de informaticapaul_salazar
 
Moneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare market
Moneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare marketMoneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare market
Moneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare marketMoneo Pharma Group Sp. z o.o.
 
Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo
Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo
Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo gestionesurbanas
 
Aero project 2013 - Herve CALMELLY
Aero project 2013  - Herve CALMELLYAero project 2013  - Herve CALMELLY
Aero project 2013 - Herve CALMELLYHervé Calmelly
 
Rumania monasterios smartway
Rumania  monasterios smartwayRumania  monasterios smartway
Rumania monasterios smartway1av3pro
 
Evolución de las computadoras
Evolución de las computadorasEvolución de las computadoras
Evolución de las computadorasAye Oyhamburu
 
My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1
My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1
My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1Teresa Torné
 
Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01
Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01
Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01Jeanpierre Sacha
 
Codigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivos
Codigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivosCodigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivos
Codigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivosYuhry Gándara
 
Economia digital09
Economia digital09Economia digital09
Economia digital09andresg2
 
Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)
Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)
Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)Michel Jaral
 
Catálogo Lencería Oasis Venta Directa
Catálogo Lencería Oasis Venta DirectaCatálogo Lencería Oasis Venta Directa
Catálogo Lencería Oasis Venta DirectaOasis Venta Directa
 

Andere mochten auch (20)

The 21st Century Store Associate
The 21st Century Store AssociateThe 21st Century Store Associate
The 21st Century Store Associate
 
Driving Innovation Through Business Relationship Management
Driving Innovation Through Business Relationship ManagementDriving Innovation Through Business Relationship Management
Driving Innovation Through Business Relationship Management
 
Periodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance Operations
Periodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance OperationsPeriodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance Operations
Periodic Reassessment, Continuous Improvement of Finance Operations
 
PresentacióN Rd C 23 09 09 Fpc Midepla Nv3
PresentacióN Rd C 23 09 09 Fpc Midepla Nv3PresentacióN Rd C 23 09 09 Fpc Midepla Nv3
PresentacióN Rd C 23 09 09 Fpc Midepla Nv3
 
Trabajo de informatica
Trabajo  de informaticaTrabajo  de informatica
Trabajo de informatica
 
Moneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare market
Moneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare marketMoneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare market
Moneo pharma group professional solutions for healthcare market
 
Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo
Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo
Vespucio y Manquehue podría tener hasta cines en el subsuelo
 
Aero project 2013 - Herve CALMELLY
Aero project 2013  - Herve CALMELLYAero project 2013  - Herve CALMELLY
Aero project 2013 - Herve CALMELLY
 
Crema antiarrugas
Crema antiarrugasCrema antiarrugas
Crema antiarrugas
 
Revista Código 2012
Revista Código  2012Revista Código  2012
Revista Código 2012
 
Sony 27
Sony 27Sony 27
Sony 27
 
Rumania monasterios smartway
Rumania  monasterios smartwayRumania  monasterios smartway
Rumania monasterios smartway
 
Evolución de las computadoras
Evolución de las computadorasEvolución de las computadoras
Evolución de las computadoras
 
My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1
My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1
My documenta model d'implementació i cataleg 1
 
Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01
Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01
Literaturadelaconquista 100512093940-phpapp01
 
Codigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivos
Codigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivosCodigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivos
Codigo civil libro 5_exposicion_motivos
 
Economia digital09
Economia digital09Economia digital09
Economia digital09
 
Taller periódicos comunitarios 3
Taller periódicos comunitarios 3Taller periódicos comunitarios 3
Taller periódicos comunitarios 3
 
Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)
Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)
Gimasio fitness sport-life-mujer (1)
 
Catálogo Lencería Oasis Venta Directa
Catálogo Lencería Oasis Venta DirectaCatálogo Lencería Oasis Venta Directa
Catálogo Lencería Oasis Venta Directa
 

Ähnlich wie Wearable Devices: The Next Big Thing in CRM

Augmented Reality Meets Business
Augmented Reality Meets BusinessAugmented Reality Meets Business
Augmented Reality Meets Businessniidtech
 
Mobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lw
Mobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lwMobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lw
Mobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lwCarolineFlamand
 
Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023XDuce Corporation
 
Wearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital Frontier
Wearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital FrontierWearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital Frontier
Wearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital FrontierCognizant
 
Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023XDuce Corporation
 
Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3
Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3
Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3Khiro Mishra
 
What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?
What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?
What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?Albiorix Technology
 
What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.
What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.
What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.Techugo
 
Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud
Social, Mobile, Analytics and CloudSocial, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud
Social, Mobile, Analytics and CloudMphasis
 
Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015
Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015
Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015Marcos Taccolini
 
AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)
AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)
AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)Stefan Zosel
 
Exciting it trends in 2015 why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...
Exciting it trends in 2015  why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...Exciting it trends in 2015  why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...
Exciting it trends in 2015 why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...lithanhall
 
Social, mobile, Analytics & Cloud
Social, mobile, Analytics & CloudSocial, mobile, Analytics & Cloud
Social, mobile, Analytics & CloudMphasis
 
Optimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial Insurers
Optimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial InsurersOptimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial Insurers
Optimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial InsurersCognizant
 
Smac social, mobile, analytics, cloud
Smac   social, mobile, analytics, cloudSmac   social, mobile, analytics, cloud
Smac social, mobile, analytics, cloudSumit Roy
 
The 2020 Customer Experience
The 2020 Customer ExperienceThe 2020 Customer Experience
The 2020 Customer ExperienceCognizant
 
2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail
2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail
2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in RetailHabemus Digital Consultants
 
IRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media Mining
IRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media MiningIRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media Mining
IRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media MiningIRJET Journal
 
[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location
[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location
[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of LocationAltimeter, a Prophet Company
 

Ähnlich wie Wearable Devices: The Next Big Thing in CRM (20)

Augmented Reality Meets Business
Augmented Reality Meets BusinessAugmented Reality Meets Business
Augmented Reality Meets Business
 
Mobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lw
Mobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lwMobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lw
Mobile exalead-whitepaper-a4-8-lw
 
Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023
 
Wearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital Frontier
Wearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital FrontierWearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital Frontier
Wearable Technology: Automotive's Next Digital Frontier
 
Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023Trends in Software Development for 2023
Trends in Software Development for 2023
 
Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3
Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3
Infrastructure-Strategy-for-Digital-Transformation-v3
 
SMAC -IoT Technology
SMAC -IoT TechnologySMAC -IoT Technology
SMAC -IoT Technology
 
What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?
What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?
What are the Top Technology Trends For Your Business?
 
What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.
What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.
What is the Future of Android App Development for 2023 & Beyond.
 
Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud
Social, Mobile, Analytics and CloudSocial, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud
Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud
 
Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015
Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015
Marcos Taccolini | Top Ten Technology Trends of 2015
 
AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)
AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)
AppAgile PaaS Whitepaper (ENG)
 
Exciting it trends in 2015 why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...
Exciting it trends in 2015  why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...Exciting it trends in 2015  why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...
Exciting it trends in 2015 why you should consider shifting and upgrading yo...
 
Social, mobile, Analytics & Cloud
Social, mobile, Analytics & CloudSocial, mobile, Analytics & Cloud
Social, mobile, Analytics & Cloud
 
Optimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial Insurers
Optimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial InsurersOptimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial Insurers
Optimizing the Internet of Things: Key Strategies for Commercial Insurers
 
Smac social, mobile, analytics, cloud
Smac   social, mobile, analytics, cloudSmac   social, mobile, analytics, cloud
Smac social, mobile, analytics, cloud
 
The 2020 Customer Experience
The 2020 Customer ExperienceThe 2020 Customer Experience
The 2020 Customer Experience
 
2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail
2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail
2020 Customer Experience in Digital Trends in Retail
 
IRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media Mining
IRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media MiningIRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media Mining
IRJET - MADTECH Software System using Social Media Mining
 
[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location
[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location
[REPORT PREVIEW] Smart Places: The Digital Transformation of Location
 

Mehr von Cognizant

Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...
Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...
Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...Cognizant
 
Data Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-making
Data Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-makingData Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-making
Data Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-makingCognizant
 
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional Experiences
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional ExperiencesIt Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional Experiences
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional ExperiencesCognizant
 
Intuition Engineered
Intuition EngineeredIntuition Engineered
Intuition EngineeredCognizant
 
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...Cognizant
 
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital Initiatives
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital InitiativesEnhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital Initiatives
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital InitiativesCognizant
 
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility Mandate
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility MandateThe Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility Mandate
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility MandateCognizant
 
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...Cognizant
 
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...Cognizant
 
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...Cognizant
 
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for Sustainability
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for SustainabilityGreen Rush: The Economic Imperative for Sustainability
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for SustainabilityCognizant
 
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for Insurers
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for InsurersPolicy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for Insurers
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for InsurersCognizant
 
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with Digital
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with DigitalThe Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with Digital
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with DigitalCognizant
 
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to Value
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to ValueAI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to Value
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to ValueCognizant
 
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First Approach
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First ApproachOperations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First Approach
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First ApproachCognizant
 
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the Cloud
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the CloudFive Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the Cloud
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the CloudCognizant
 
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining Focused
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining FocusedGetting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining Focused
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining FocusedCognizant
 
Crafting the Utility of the Future
Crafting the Utility of the FutureCrafting the Utility of the Future
Crafting the Utility of the FutureCognizant
 
Utilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data Platform
Utilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data PlatformUtilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data Platform
Utilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data PlatformCognizant
 
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...Cognizant
 

Mehr von Cognizant (20)

Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...
Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...
Using Adaptive Scrum to Tame Process Reverse Engineering in Data Analytics Pr...
 
Data Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-making
Data Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-makingData Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-making
Data Modernization: Breaking the AI Vicious Cycle for Superior Decision-making
 
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional Experiences
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional ExperiencesIt Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional Experiences
It Takes an Ecosystem: How Technology Companies Deliver Exceptional Experiences
 
Intuition Engineered
Intuition EngineeredIntuition Engineered
Intuition Engineered
 
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...
The Work Ahead: Transportation and Logistics Delivering on the Digital-Physic...
 
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital Initiatives
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital InitiativesEnhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital Initiatives
Enhancing Desirability: Five Considerations for Winning Digital Initiatives
 
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility Mandate
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility MandateThe Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility Mandate
The Work Ahead in Manufacturing: Fulfilling the Agility Mandate
 
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...
 
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...
Engineering the Next-Gen Digital Claims Organisation for Australian General I...
 
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...
Profitability in the Direct-to-Consumer Marketplace: A Playbook for Media and...
 
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for Sustainability
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for SustainabilityGreen Rush: The Economic Imperative for Sustainability
Green Rush: The Economic Imperative for Sustainability
 
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for Insurers
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for InsurersPolicy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for Insurers
Policy Administration Modernization: Four Paths for Insurers
 
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with Digital
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with DigitalThe Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with Digital
The Work Ahead in Utilities: Powering a Sustainable Future with Digital
 
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to Value
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to ValueAI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to Value
AI in Media & Entertainment: Starting the Journey to Value
 
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First Approach
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First ApproachOperations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First Approach
Operations Workforce Management: A Data-Informed, Digital-First Approach
 
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the Cloud
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the CloudFive Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the Cloud
Five Priorities for Quality Engineering When Taking Banking to the Cloud
 
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining Focused
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining FocusedGetting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining Focused
Getting Ahead With AI: How APAC Companies Replicate Success by Remaining Focused
 
Crafting the Utility of the Future
Crafting the Utility of the FutureCrafting the Utility of the Future
Crafting the Utility of the Future
 
Utilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data Platform
Utilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data PlatformUtilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data Platform
Utilities Can Ramp Up CX with a Customer Data Platform
 
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...
The Work Ahead in Intelligent Automation: Coping with Complexity in a Post-Pa...
 

Wearable Devices: The Next Big Thing in CRM

  • 1. Wearable Devices: The Next Big Thing in CRM By integrating wearable computing devices with CRM systems, organizations across industries can have real-time access to account data, engage more effectively with customers, systematically identify opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling, and enrich customer relationships at every encounter. Executive Summary High-performing businesses know how to take control of data, optimize critical systems and equip their workforce with the technologies they need to offer customers a consistently gratifying experience. Among these are wearable devices, which hold significant potential for the consumer electronic and computer industry, as well as com - panies across sectors. Today’s advanced wearable technologies enable users to enjoy the same kind of integrated digital experience that they expect from their desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet, but with the ease and convenience afforded by watches or glasses, for example. This capability is quickly reshaping people’s understanding of how work is done and how decisions are made – especially in scenarios where safety or logistics can limit the use of com - mon portable devices. The wearable technology market is entering a rapid growth phase that is likely to mirror the hyper-connectivity phenomena spurred by the global smartphone revolution. Worldwide, the wearable electronics market is expected to cross US$8 billion in 2018 — increasing at a healthy CAGR of 17.7% from 2013 to 2018.1 Even though consumer applications accounted for the largest market share (with revenue crossing US$2 billion in 2012), the enterprise and industrial applica- tions space is expected to expand more than 21% annually from 2013 to 2018, with APAC as the fastest-growing region (see Figure 1 on next page). In this white paper, we will discuss the scale and scope of the wearables market, uncover key fac- tors that are driving the technology’s integration with CRM systems, and showcase how wearable devices intersect with and create value across the sales, marketing and service continuum. We will also recommend a move-forward strategy for organizations that want to collect and make meaning from customer information generated across the “Internet of Things.” cognizant 20-20 insights | december 2014 • Cognizant 20-20 Insights
  • 2. cognizant 20-20 insights 2 The Wearables Ecosystem and Landscape The global wearables technology ecosystem (i.e., the entire wearables device market and its providers) was estimated at US$4 billion-plus in 2012, and is expected to cross US$14 billion by 2018 (CAGR more than 18% from 2013). Forecasts predict that the penetration rate of wearable technology is predicted to accelerate over the next five years, reaching roughly 46% of the total addressable market (TAM) by 2018. The wearables landscape is supported by industry-standard technology platforms and tools such as Salesforce and Microsoft CRM, which allow devices, applications, data, products and services to work together in brand new ways. Internet connectivity through Wi-Fi, telecom networks and APIs provided by standard operat- ing platforms such as Android and iOS is further powering the market’s rapid evolution. Key Drivers in CRM There are several crucial developments in the CRM space that are especially relevant to wearable technologies: • Salesforce.com’s Salesforce Wear Devel- oper Pack comprises reference apps, demos, open source code and other documenta- tion. This developer platform enables device developers to design and build wearable apps that connect to the salesforce.com CRM plat- form. In fact, Salesforce.com has released six end-to-end apps for wearable devices as part of its Salesforce Wear initiative. • Other CRM vendors are collaborating with wearable device vendors to explore differ- ent business-use cases, such as generating effective leads and campaigns, and reducing lead-to-order cycles. For instance, Microsoft Dynamics CRM supports customization of a mobile platform compatible with Google Glass. • Wearable devices will enable users to buy products online, directly from their device. Recently, PayPal announced a new app that allows users to pay for products using their Samsung Gear 2 Smart Watch. • Google Glass can track a user’s eyes to see which advertisement the customer has seen. In conjunction with its patented “Pay per Gaze” advertising, this capability has the potential to transform digital marketing. • Real-time actionable data, context-based content, localized content and augmented media will only propel the demand for wearables in CRM. Figure 2 on the following page depicts how organizations are beginning to launch wearable products, and references designs that allow non- technology OEMs and brands to quickly deliver innovative, diverse, unique and stylish solutions. These devices will provide an additional channel The Growth of Wearables Figure 1 Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis Other Application Sectors Enterprise & Industrial Application Sector Healthcare Application Sector Consumer Application Sector 0 1,000 3,000 5,000 7,000 9,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 0 40 80 120 160 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 North America Europe Asia Pacific ROW Market Revenue By Applications & Geography, 2012-2018 (US$Million)
  • 3. cognizant 20-20 insights 3 How Organizations Are Launching Wearable Products Figure 2 Sensors Camera GPS Accele- rometer Compass CloudServerCoachExperts Co-Participants HMD EPD LCD Communication Interfaces Touch Interface (Display) Wearable Devices Supporting Devices Community Platforms Companion Devices Enterprise Systems Bluetooth 3G/4G 3G 4G NFC Wi-Fi Database Computer Smartphones Tablets asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf asdfasdfasdf Microphone Third-Party Apps & Services What Customers Expect from Wearable Devices Intelligence: Quick Response Time Afford minimal interaction with the user/expedite user’s manual actions. Customer Expectations from Wearable Devices Connectivity: Providing and Processing Data Offer connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., for data input and data transmission. Value: Right Content Extract and analyze meaningful data. Allow users to make informed decisions. Communication Connect with an expanding community of wearables, devices, systems, platforms, services and software. Multi-Function Augment special features with the ability to track multiple parameters while providing automated user feedback through notifications/alerts. Sensors: Recognizing User Action Measure activity levels, distance traveled, etc. Contact-less control through voice activation. Comfort: Ease of Use Provide a comfortable, portable, lightweight device. Portability: Minimum Charging Time Allow smart portability with 24-hour access. Figure 3
  • 4. cognizant 20-20 insights 4 The Spectrum of Wearable Devices Figure 4 Functionality Sample Products Growth Pattern Changes Brain, Heart, Eye Monitoring/Movement Glucose/Blood Pressure Monitor Chronic Disease Management Vital Signs Monitoring Smart Clothing Security: Emergency Services/Identity Recognition Data/Media Access Organizer/Schedule Management Interaction/Shared Experience Interactive Gaming Three-Dimensional Physical Experience Collaborative Display Real-Time Tracker Surveillance Tool Responsive Learning Remote Communi- cation System Augmented Reality Positioning System/ Location Tracker Real-Time Screening Adidas miCoach 4iiii Viiiiva Bodymonitor Smartband The First Warning System BodyGuardian Remote Monito- ring System Nuubo nECG Platform Amsterdam Mnemo NuMetrex Heart Sensing Racer Withings BP Monitor FitBit Flex Nike Fuelband Misfit Shine AIQ Smart Clothing BioMan Heapsylon Garment Nike Hyperdunk+ Imec EEG HEadset GeoPalz iBitz Everon Lyra Garmin Approach S3 BPS Ninja iKey Wrist Keyboard Body Cooling/ Heating Elementary Emotion Tracker Activity Metrics Fitness Tracker with Accelerometer- Based Sensor Heart Rate Montior Medical Lifestyle InfotainmentGaming Sqord PowerBand TN Games 3RD Space Vest Pebble Google Glass SONY SmartWatch Apple iWatch OMG Life Autographer Samsung Galaxy Gear Metria Wearable Sensor Technology Fitness Classification through which organizations can deliver content/ services and extract granular profiles of users. Clearly, wearable technology is “the next mega- trend” that will change the way we live, work and play. But meaningful innovation will only occur if customer expectations are addressed (see Figure 3, previous page). Types of Wearables Wearables can be broadly grouped into five categories: fitness, medical, lifestyle, gaming and infotainment (see Figure 4). While smart glasses could be a starting point (i.e., transitioning from touch-screen smart- phones), the entire spectrum of wearable devices will need to evolve in order to spur consumer interest. With different forms of wearable devices available, organizations should focus on ways to equip users with the digital information they need (real-time data) to support real-world actions (i.e., decision making). It took roughly eight years for smartphones to mainstream; tablets took only three years to achieve broad adoption. In our view, it could take even less time for wearable devices to scale. The key to widespread adoption of wearables among businesses and customers will be in prod- ucts that leverage the single, unique benefit of a smart device that can be worn all the time – lessening the risk of it being misplaced, lost, damaged or stolen. This is a distinct advantage over smartphones. Wearable Tech Meets CRM Unlike many technology cycles where either con- sumers or businesses lead the way in adoption, wearable technology is being simultaneously embraced by individuals and organizations alike (see Figure 5, next page). This dual advantage provides the perfect scenario for businesses looking to sync customer relationship manage- ment (CRM) with wearables.
  • 5. cognizant 20-20 insights 5 More Value for Customers and Businesses Figure 5 Customer Experience Consumers Novelty of new product. Integrate technology in their daily activity or work. OrganizationO i ti Discover opportunities to enhance core business processes. Use deeper levels of personalization to collect valuable consumer data. data on purchase behavior, location, activity, health indicators and hobbies, for example – providing companies with insights they can use to consistently enrich the customer experience at every touch point (see Figure 6). Wearables offer round-the-clock, real-time access to employees, prospects, customers, product or services information, from anywhere (through interactive maps), at any time (online/offline mode). Furthermore, these devices can collect customer Wearables: An All-Inclusive, Next-General Channel Wearables Data Analytics Engine ServiceMarketing Customized/ Personalized Offerings Sales Influence of Wearables in CRM Landscape Traditional Channels Print & Direct Mktg. Sales & Call Center Digital & Social Channels Social/ Web Mobile Next-Gen Channel Wearable Cross-Channel Integration ERP System Data Hub Human Capital System Data Analytics CRM System Salesforce Automation Service/ Contact Centers Omni-Channel Marketing Content Management Systems Workforce Management Systems Enterprise End Customer Enhanced Experience Sales Rep, FSA, CSR B2C, B2B, E2E, C2C Channels Source Systems CRM Components Customer Engagement Collaboration Coach/ Mentor Third-Party Apps KM/ Communities Social Platforms Search Continued on next page.
  • 6. cognizant 20-20 insights 6 Gauging the Impact of Wearables Figure 7 Opportunity to Quote Service/Com- plaint Mgt. Activity Management Loyalty Management Top 3 Wearable Categories Having Highest Impact on CRM Low ImpactMedium ImpactHigh Impact Smart Glass (Google, Vuzix M100)1 Smart Watch (Apple, Sony, Samsung, Pebble)2 Wrist Keyboard (IKey)3 Lead/Campaign Management Smart Glass (Google, Vuzix M100) Smart Watch (Apple, Sony, Samsung, Pebble) Wrist Keyboard (Ikey) Wearable Ear phone (Psst) Real-time Locating System (9Solutions System) Wearable Hand Bands (Amsterdam Mnemo) Account/Contact Management Wearables Figure 6 Wearables apply to market intelligence, discovery of purchase intent, message relevance, CRM, loyalty programs, incentives, rewards and more. Wearables Rather than replacing another touch point, use wearable technologies to complement the entire omni-channel commerce journey. Data Analytics Engine Gather consumer insights, examine potential areas of interest and understand consumer traffic/ purchasing patterns in the offline mode. Service Stay connected with consumers on a constant basis, thus boosting the overall customer experience. Marketing Track down prospects and engage with leads in real- time; see leads that are nearby. Provide a natural extension of the online and/or mobile brand experience. Customized/ Personalized Offerings Use CRM data to create personalized, meaningful offerings for consumers and enable real-time business optimization. Sales View product details at a glance; promote products when consumers are most inclined to purchase. Influence of Wearables in CRM Landscape Continued on next page. Wearables' Impact on CRM As shown in Figure 4 on page 4, there are a multitude of wearable devices that address various consumer needs. In our experience, different types of wearables have varied impacts on CRM across its different functional areas, as shown in Figure 7. More specifically, wearable technologies can help deliver quantifiable benefits in: • Sales. CRM systems typically provide com- panies with the ability to develop a 360-view of customers and generate actionable up- sell and cross-sell opportunities for sales reps to pursue – helping to improve the lead conversion rate. However, making this infor- mation available requires third-party integra- tion with wearable devices, which extracts
  • 7. cognizant 20-20 insights 7 CRM data and displays it in real time on the device. This enables sales reps to: » Improve the planning of customer calls and activities; significantly increase selling efficiency by having more visibility into more opportunities and better managing selling time. » Ensure timely follow-up with customers by receiving notifications concerning tasks, events, appointments and meetings – directly from the rep’s wearable device. » Generate quotes in real time and quickly capture customer approval and feedback. » Immediately update account/contact infor- mation and record customer interactions. » Access products and pricelists to close deals faster, increase the size of the deal, and provide consistent, collaborative customer management. » View key metrics to see which marketing efforts result in profitable sales. » Receive on-the-job training by recording sales calls on the device. Wearables also ease the task of managing accounts and contacts in banking, as depicted in Figure 8, and reduce the “lead to order cycle” in the real estate space, as shown in Figure 9. • Marketing. Using wearables, marketers can employ context-aware and real-time marketing insights to: » Send personalized and targeted offers directly to a customer’s wearable device, in real time. » Transform digital marketing by capturing information on buying preferences, loca- tion and customer profiles, when and where needed. » Manage and track multi-channel marketing campaigns in real time to ensure that no leads are dropped. » Send customized product catalogs and promotion materials to customers from the user’s wearable device. The Banking Industry: Wealth Management for HNIs * High Net Worth Individual Figure 8 Wearing his smart watch, a wealth manager visits an HNI* client. He uses the watch to retrieve information (via a single view of the client’s total investments in deposits, equities, treasury bills, etc.) Using third-party apps, he checks the equity market and informs his client about her real-time gain/loss. The smart watch suggests new products (cross-sell and up-sell opportunities) that suit the client’s profile. He optimizes the client’s asset allocation (new products, sell or buy existing bonds) and presents it to her. The wealth manager records his acknowledg- ment for auditing compliance. Benefit: • Provides a single view of the customer across products and geographies. • Identifies cross-sell and up-sell opportunities – potentially leading to profitable, long-term customer relationships. • Scales to accommodate and deliver required capabilities.             The Real Estate Industry: Seller Experience Figure 9 The real estate agent (wearing his smart glasses) meets the lead and visits the property to be sold. The agent captures real-time video of: 1. The house 2. The lead’s details (reason for sale, introduction, etc.). The agent enters the property location and retrieves similar property details available in and around the current location. The agent shows the lead this information on his communication device and helps her evaluate the price for sale. In real time, the agent composes the advertise- ment to be published and takes acknowledg- ment from the lead. The agent posts this advertisement using voice commands on Web/social platforms through wearable technology. Benefit: • Transform every lead into a revenue-generating opportunity. • Create a quote in real time, in front of the customer. • Reduce turnaround time.            
  • 8. cognizant 20-20 insights 8 » Leverage location-based tracking mecha- nisms to extract contextually relevant data that informs product/service interests. » Send and analyze consumer surveys to automatically track feedback and gauge reactions to advertisements. Figure 10 below reveals how wearables contrib- ute to effective lead-generation campaigns in the telecom space. • Service. Today’s customers can be anywhere. Using wearable devices in service management can go beyond simply addressing and resolving customer complaints. For example, as shown in Figure 11 below, with wearables, organiza- tions in the hotel industry can serve custom- ers better with highly responsive, relevant and effective service, regardless of time or loca- tion. This allows them to: » Offer readily available literature and solutions (videos and documents) to assist service reps and increase customer satisfaction. » Empower service reps to collaborate globally with support teams and knowledge Figure 10 The Telecom Industry: Personalizing Service Plans Benefit: • Sort, organize, maintain and manage target sales prospects. • Drive increased response and sales in real time. • Accelerate the lead-qualification process. The telecom agent accesses the CRM system (using app) through his wearable device. He views his prospect details. He presents the tariff plans using his communi- cation interface. The prospect gives his business requirements/ concerns/feedback on the tariff plan. In a few clicks, in front of the prospect, the telecom agent orchestrates the tariff plan (customized). The telecom agent tailors his pitch (campaign) according to the new plan and presents to the prospect.             systems in real time, thereby decreasing the time it takes to resolve customer complaints and concerns and keep agents productive. » Enable service reps to acknowledge cus- tomer service requests/cases immediately, as they happen, and remain accountable. » Measure field service reps’ activity metrics by monitoring and capturing data through their wearable device and using that data to calculate performance incentives. Figure 12 on the following page shows how high- tech organizations can use wearables to be more attentive to service and complaint issues. Figure 13 on the following page reveals how sales reps in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Consumer Goods industry can more effectively replenish inventory via wearables. The Hotel Industry: Frequent-Stay Programs Figure 11 Benefit: • Engage effectively with the customer and cater to their preferences. • Create a more seamless hospitality experience for the customer. • Provide a wealth of customer-tailored information to better target marketing efforts. A hotel staff member wears smart glasses that are integrated with the hotel hospitality app and the customer service system. She retrieves a customer’s information on the smart glasses just as the customer arrives at the hotel lobby and greets him by name. She identifies booking details and preferences, then immediately starts the check-in process for the customer. She tracks the existing loyalty points of the customer and gives him options to redeem/ accumulate points. She informs the hotel guest of weather and local events at his destination, then translates that information in his native language. After check-in, the hotel staff member offers food/drinks and other services based on the customer’s choice.            
  • 9. cognizant 20-20 insights 9 Looking Ahead Today, most consumers research products and services online before they make a purchase, and conduct business with the seller (buying, contacting support services, etc.) in the same way. Thus, companies must offer Web content that makes it easy for customers to make more informed buying decisions and communicate with the organization online. By providing real- time, personalized and context-aware access to customers, wearable technology has the poten- tial to transform the entire customer experi- ence for the better. This makes it imperative for businesses to scale-up their CRM-specific strat- egies and solutions to engage with customers through their wearable devices. Wearable technology has the potential to influence the entire CRM landscape. Hence, organizations should be ready to integrate these advancements with their overall CRM strategy by learning to: • Identify opportunities to utilize this disrup- tive technology as a new channel and enhance core business processes across sales, market- ing and service functions. • Select the right wearable devices among the many options available, and which the orga- nization believes are the best fit for its CRM ecosystem. • Develop applications (platforms and apps) around wearable devices to help increase customer engagement. • Integrate these devices with the organiza- tion’s existing technological pillars to deliver a seamless and satisfying customer experience at every touch point. By supporting wearable technologies in the workplace, organizations can empower both employees and customers to more effectively interact in the emerging hands-free, increasingly connected world. Figure 12 Hi-Tech Engineering: Field Service Agents A field-service agent (FSA) wears smart glasses to view details/SR for a scheduled work order. He reaches the customer location using routes in Google Maps and conducts a preliminary diagnosis. He accesses his product/services literature (videos, documents) through the smart glasses to troubleshoot the problem. As part of L2 service, he starts a live-stream conversation with the back-office support team. Once the problem (a defective part) is identi- fied, the FSA places the replacement order through third-party apps. The FSA captures the customer’s feedback and digital signature on his communication device – closing the work order/SR. Benefit: • Aid in delivering faster services that customer’s want – anytime, anywhere. • Ensure timely response. • Enhance the productivity of support representa- tives.             Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry: Inventory Replenishment Figure 13 A sales rep wearing her smart glasses enters the hyper-mart to engage with the store manager. Through her smart glasses, the sales rep identi- fies opportunities to sell against in the account and their monthly priorities. She scans products to offer: 1. Best-selling price (based on competitor pricing) 2. Promotions/deals 3. Inventory refill Through her smart glasses, the sales rep then places an online order to the regional supplier. The sales rep reads customer development agreements (marketing activity, shelf space and equipment placements). Using her glasses, she views the best shelf dis- play based on past sales and arranges the shelf before leaving the store. Benefit: • Create incremental demand on every sales call. • Provide the right assortment, making products more visible. • Reduce workload to maximize sales-rep producti- vity and optimize inventory.            
  • 10. World Headquarters 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd. Teaneck, NJ 07666 USA Phone: +1 201 801 0233 Fax: +1 201 801 0243 Toll Free: +1 888 937 3277 Email: inquiry@cognizant.com European Headquarters 1 Kingdom Street Paddington Central London W2 6BD Phone: +44 (0) 207 297 7600 Fax: +44 (0) 207 121 0102 Email: infouk@cognizant.com India Operations Headquarters #5/535, Old Mahabalipuram Road Okkiyam Pettai, Thoraipakkam Chennai, 600 096 India Phone: +91 (0) 44 4209 6000 Fax: +91 (0) 44 4209 6060 Email: inquiryindia@cognizant.com ­­© Copyright 2014, Cognizant. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the express written permission from Cognizant. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. About Cognizant Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. With over 75 development and delivery centers worldwide and approximately 199,700 employees as of September 30, 2014, Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the SP 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Visit us online at www.cognizant.com or follow us on Twitter: Cognizant. About the Authors Avinash Bhat is a Consulting Manager with Cognizant Business Consulting’s Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Practice. His core areas of responsibility include leading CRM strategy consulting engagements across sales transformation, marketing automation and service optimization. He has 12-plus years of experience helping companies execute critical consulting engagements, including CRM roadmaps, business cases, vendor evaluation and contact center transformation. He can be reached at Avinash.Bhat@cognizant.com. Priya Badri is a Consultant with Cognizant Business Consulting’s Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Practice. Her core responsibilities include working on consulting projects in the CRM space across industries. She has six-plus years of progressive experience conducting business diagnostics to help clients establish industry-leading customer service solutions and on-site evaluation of their existing technology, processes and procedures. She received her M.B.A. from the prestigious S.P. Jain Institute of Management Research, specializing in information management. She can be reached at Priya.Badri@cognizant.com. Uday Shankar Reddi is a Consultant with Cognizant Business Consulting’s Enterprise Applications Services (EAS) Practice. His core responsibilities include working on consulting projects in the sales, marketing and customer service domains across industries. He has five-plus years of experience in customer relationship management consulting, digital marketing and business process improvement. He has played a significant role in assisting in and driving business transformation and technology roll-out projects for multiple clients across the globe. He received his M.B.A. from the prestigious NITIE institute, Mumbai. He can be reached at Udayshankar.Reddi@cognizant.com. Footnote 1 Wearable Electronics Market and Technology Analysis (2013 – 2018). MarketsandMark, May, 2013. http://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/wearable-electronics-market-983.html