When we look at success stories, we see impressive numbers and outstanding results.
But behind the figures and percentages, someone had the idea that preceded the outcome. Someone got the ball rolling.
The Smarter Planet Leadership Series celebrates the forward thinkers who embraced change and put innovation to work in their organizations, their industries, their world. They each formed a vision, built constituency and transformed the business model. In short, they made a difference. That's what leaders do.
We celebrate these inventive thinkers and hope that their stories inspire you-to find your own path to innovation and to recognize other leaders in your organization.
City of Dubuque
Investing in sustainability for economic development now and in the future
UPMC
The right information at the right time and place enables smarter nursing
University of Bari
Cloud-based commerce revolutionizes the time-revered Italian fishing industry
ConAgra Mills
Instant analytics-based insights improve decisions about sales and mill capacity
Mayo Clinic
Improved diagnostic capabilities help increase efficiency and quality of patient care
Seton Hall
Social media marketing analytics helps grow enrollment and engage prospective students
Start Today's Zozotown
An artistic approach to fashion management creates tailored web promotions
Premier healthcare alliance
Transformation through informatics for improved operations and patient outcomes
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Centerstone Research Institute
Smarter clinical decisions via analytics help patients and performance
Oncor
Making energy-use information more transparent and responsive for customers
Mobile County Public Schools
Analytical insights help keep Mobile County students on track
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Smarter baggage handling helps airport passenger volume take off
Grameen Foundation
Technology helps a microfinancer achieve macro success
Hamilton County Department of Education
Education and analytics make ideal partners for better student outcomes
Reliance Life Insurance
Business takes off in the fast-growing Indian insurance market
Bangkok Hospital
A destination hospital personalizes patient care and optimizes decision making
Air Canada
Self-service helps an airline transform its brand
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Predictive modeling helps make food supplies safer from farm to table
Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute
Analytics helps researchers and doctors understand complex hereditary diseases
New York State Tax
Predictive modeling helps improves tax revenues and citizen equity
Infinity Property & Casualty
One good auto insurance solution can lead to many
First Tennessee Bank
An innovative marketing strategy dramatically increased a bank's ROI
Memphis Police Department
Addressing crime trends to address, and even prevent, new ones
Sun World International
Harvesting insights to mazimize profitability and meet customer demand
UNC Health Care System
Optimizing research to help make patients healthier, faster
Globe Telecom
Mobile service provider delivers smarter promotions in the Philippines
Repsol
Exploring data in Barcelona to find new oil deposits in the Gulf of Mexico
Alameda County Social Services
Smarter use of data results in better service and happier citizens
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