Mercer Receives 2019 Digital Edge 50 Award from IDG

Mercer has been named a recipient of CIO’s 2019 Digital Edge 50 Award from IDG, a technology media, data and marketing services company, for its online data collection application Mercer Data Connector. This honor is bestowed upon a select group of organizations that have executed digital transformation initiatives with significant, measurable business impact. Mercer will accept its award at the AGENDA19 Conference held March 18 – 20 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

“We are honored to be recognized for Mercer Data Connector. Digital is transforming the way organizations work. Mercer is focused on digital experiences and processes that go beyond traditional efforts.” said Gail Evans, Mercer’s Global Chief Digital Officer. “We continue to leverage technology to create innovative solutions and business models to drive efficiencies and revenue for our business. We are committed to sharing these solutions to empower our clients on their digital journeys.”

“This year’s class of Digital Edge 50 winners showcased a wide range of sophisticated projects. Some involved complete process changes for agile development and innovation, while others empowered new types of customers or employees,” said Anne McCrory, group vice president, customer experience and operations, events, and the Digital Edge and AGENDA19 conference chair. “We also saw companies taking advantage of facial recognition, blockchain and bots, and many uses of AI. Results were just outstanding.”

About the Digital Edge 50 Awards

The Digital Edge 50 Award honors digital innovation. Through digital technologies such as mobile, analytics, AI, the Internet of Things and cloud, award winners see business results that indicate a true “digital edge.” Selected by a panel of industry experts and business and technology executives, winning applications are driving greater customer engagement, higher sales conversions and new products, as well as revenue and profit growth.

About CIO

CIO focuses on attracting the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled peer insight and expertise on business strategy, innovation, and leadership. As organizations grow with digital transformation, CIO provides its readers with key insights on career development, including certifications, hiring practices and skills development. The award-winning CIO portfolio provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. CIO is published by IDG Communications, Inc. Company information is available at www.cio.com.

About IDG Communications, Inc.

IDG Communications connects the world of tech buyers with insights, intent and engagement. We are the world’s largest media, data and marketing services company that activates and engages the most influential technology buyers. Our premium brands, including CIO®, Computerworld®, CSO®, PCWorld® and Macworld®, engage the most powerful audience of technology buyers providing essential guidance on the evolving technology landscape.

Our global data intelligence platform activates purchasing intent, powering our clients’ success. IDG Marketing Services creates custom content with marketing impact across video, mobile, social and digital. We execute complex campaigns that fulfill marketers’ global ambitions seamlessly with consistency that delivers results and wins awards. IDG is the #1 tech media company in the world, per comScore.* Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at http://www.idg.com.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix, Desktop Unique Visitors, Worldwide, January 2017

About Mercer

Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercer’s more than 23,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With nearly 65,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $14 billion, through its market-leading companies including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit www.mercer.com. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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