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I Want Them To See It Whether They Want To Or Not

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else. Most people in the city rush around so, they have no time to look at a flower. I want them to see it whether they want to or not.

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Customer Service In The Digital Age: Prioritizing Data Security

31 West

Every form of interaction you make with a customer is important. Digital technology has increased opportunities to get in touch with them. Organizations today use different digital technologies to improve interactions. The tools help them learn client behavior and create tailor-made ways to connect. Digital customer service increases satisfaction, trust, and retention.

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Banking On Women Who Go Global

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Antonio_Diaz International Finance Corporation's (IFC's) white paper, “ Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders ," underscores the critical need for gender equality in international trade and trade finance. Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® also understands and actively supports empowering women in international trade. For those who don't know, wegg® educates women business owners to level the playing field for women interested in taking their business to the next level through globaliz

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Handling Not Allowed Reflection Method in Sitecore

Perficient Digital Transformation

Recently, to meet project requirements, we customized and expanded the functionality of the “General Link” feature by incorporating a new “Telephone Link” feature. Everything was working correctly on our local project instance, but we got the below-listed error when the changes were deployed on the higher environment. Exception: Sitecore.Exceptions.AccessDeniedException Message: Calling Fieldtypes.ExtendedGeneralLink.ExtendedGeneralLinkForm.OnModeChange method through ref

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Embracing Gen AI: A Guide for Businesses to Stay on Top of the Digital Edge

V-Soft Consulting

In this rapidly advancing technological landscape, businesses must adopt the latest technology trends to remain at the forefront of the competition. Generative Artificial Intelligence, or Generative AI, is one of the most significant revolutions that is transforming the way businesses operate and optimizing their workflows. By integrating Generative AI (Gen AI) capabilities into collaborative chatbots, virtual assistants, and other business applications, organizations can reap the benefits of in

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FPGA vs. GPU: Which is better for deep learning?

IBM Business Partners

Underpinning most artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses multi-layered neural networks to simulate the complex decision-making power of the human brain. Beyond artificial intelligence (AI) , deep learning drives many applications that improve automation , including everyday products and services like digital assistants, voice-enabled consumer electronics, credit card fraud detection and more.

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Advanced NetSuite Consulting: When to Seek Specialized Expertise

Amzur

What if your ERP could do more than manage core functionalities like financials and inventory? NetSuite, for instance, is changing the game with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. NetSuite’s AI goes beyond basic automation. It empowers businesses with intelligent features like predictive analytics, AI-powered workflows, and advanced data visualization, helping you transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and optimize operations.

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IBM Mainframe Skills Council brings the global community together to grow mainframe talent

IBM Services

The global economy runs on transactions, and 70% of transactions by value run through an IBM Z® mainframe. Many of the world’s largest enterprises rely on IBM Z to support their core business, and by a process of continued innovation, IBM Z brings industry-first technologies to our clients with each new generation. Modern mainframe skills are critical as businesses implement AI, modernize their applications, integrate across the enterprise and continue digital transformation.

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Types of Outsourcing: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Magellan Solutions

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to streamline your operations and get more done with fewer resources. Did you know that 24% of small businesses outsource to improve efficiency ? You’re probably curious about the different types of outsourcing that can benefit your company. From boosting productivity to reducing expenses, outsourcing has become a popular tool for improving operations.

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Premier Gathering of Women Entrepreneurs: Women Presidents Organization Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum 5/15/24

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Women President Organization. All rights reserved. The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum (EEF) , the premier gathering of women entrepreneurs who lead multi-million-dollar businesses, will be held on May 15-17, 2024, at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. This three-day forum will gather over 700 distinguished women business leaders for a transformative experience brimming with invaluable connections, insightful guidance from industry experts, and cutting-

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Global Hiring Guide for Startups

Grow your startup beyond borders and boundaries. Global expansion is the ultimate goal for many startup founders. However, to successfully enter new markets and grow internationally, you need a sound and scalable global recruitment strategy. In this eBook, you’ll discover how you can gain a competitive edge over your business rivals through the latest technology, harnessing global contractors, and using a global employment platform.

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Understanding The Theory of Constraints from Books

Intelligent Management Inc.

Thousands of views on LinkedIn On 31st March this year, as it was the birthday of Dr. Goldratt who developed the Theory of Constraints, we posted a photo of him and a short message : Today is Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt’s birthday. We spent the morning surfacing assumptions that we can challenge in order to create a breakthrough, the way Dr. Goldratt taught us.

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RPA and AI In Action: Business Automation Redefined

Amzur

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, streamlining operations and maximizing efficiency are paramount for CIOs. This is where automation comes in, offering a powerful way to elevate your business. Both RPA and AI technologies benefit businesses, including reduced operational costs and improved accuracy, and they can free up human employees to focus on more strategic tasks.

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Unlocking business value: Maximizing returns from your SAP investments

IBM Services

Amid the dynamic realms of modern business and technology, organizations seek to maintain a competitive edge and elevate business outcomes and user experiences through their SAP investments. The crux of this endeavor lies in fostering continuous value creation throughout the journey. Drawing from my experience with clients across expansive, multi-year SAP engagements, there are three areas where collaborative value creation and charting future roadmaps intertwine seamlessly. 1.

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Agentic AI – Exploring its Enterprise Potential | Blog

Everest Group

The emergence of agentic AI represents the next frontier in AI-based automation, offering enterprises the opportunity to revolutionize work processes through increased autonomy, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and greater adaptability. But can it move from consumer applications to the enterprise environment? Read on to explore agentic AI’s potential to transform operations and the challenges of this rising technology.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.

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Online Buying Grows But 67% of Consumers Face Delivery Problems

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/SARINYAPINNGAM In Descartes's third annual consumer sentiment study of ecommerce, it shows that home delivery online buying grows , but too many consumers still experience delivery woes. The study shows that 39% of respondents made more online purchases in the period surveyed this year compared to last year, and that 57% made purchases in at least one new product category this year.

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How to accelerate EV battery manufacturing in gigafactories

Capgemini

How to accelerate EV battery manufacturing in gigafactories Leonel Leal May 8, 2024 Facebook Linkedin Learn how automotive companies can use technology to build a resilient and sustainable EV battery supply chain through gigafactories. The key to playing a decisive role in the growing electric vehicle market is producing enough batteries sustainably at a competitive cost, at scale, and at speed.

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Acceptance Criteria – Part 2 of User Story

Perficient Digital Transformation

This blog is the second post in a series about leveraging user stories to improve product outcomes. In this post, we will explore how acceptance criteria can be used to define the scope and requirements of user stories. What are Acceptance Criteria? Acceptance criteria, or AC, are the minimum level of expectations that need to be met to mark a user story as complete.

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Simplifying IAM through orchestration

IBM Services

The recent validated what many of us in the industry already knew: Identity has become the leading attack vector. The 2024 report showed a 71% increase in valid identities used in cyberattacks year-over-year. What really puts it into perspective is the realization that you are just as likely to have your valid identity used in a cyberattack as you are to see a phishing attack in your organization.

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Building A Superstar Global Workforce: What We Aren’t Talking About Enough

Companies are turning inclusive by breaking conventional hiring practices and expanding their talent pools. But there are important questions that still are not being addressed. Read this eBook to understand how taking the following seriously can help you build a superstar global workforce: The importance of the new-age manager. Maintaining social capital.

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Unlocking Revenue Potential: Service Provider Strategies for Tools/Accelerator Monetization | Blog

Everest Group

IT service providers are increasingly exploring monetizing their proprietary software tools and accelerators as independent products. This strategic decision can create new revenue streams and differentiate providers. While these accelerators offer numerous benefits, they face challenges in gaining client acceptance. In this blog, we explore the pricing strategies for accelerators and discuss five crucial factors that providers need to consider to maximize the value of their assets.

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No Firm Is An Island

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Nuthawut Somsuk No firm is an island. Proof is in this article. Collaboration, joint ventures and quasi mergers are the keystones for expansion in an ever-evolving global economic landscape. Industry giants such as Disney, Ford, and Microsoft are charging ahead with a fresh strategy for global growth amidst the ongoing challenges in commerce.

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Insourcing vs. Outsourcing Call Centers: Debunking Common Misperceptions

Customer Serv Outsource Smarter

The call center is one of the initial points of contact between a brand and its customers. As such, it plays a pivotal role in shaping the customer experience (CX) strategy. Internal call centers, operated by a brand’s employees, offer a sense of control over the CX ecosystem. However, in-house operations are resource intensive and require a substantial investment.

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Advancing Equity: Education Accessibility in the Universal Design Series -2

Perficient Digital Transformation

Welcome to the second installment of our Universal Design Series, where we continue our exploration of the critical intersection of Equity for Learning in Education Accessibility. In this edition, we’ll delve into the principles, strategies, and significance of advancing equity through Universal Design in creating accessible and inclusive learning environments.

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Reshoring – The Future of Supply Chains

Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

Supply chain disruptions create uncertainty and unpredictability for both businesses and consumers. These disruptions bring to light an organization's supply chain dependencies, which they were often unaware of when everything was running smoothly. Re-shoring is one solution that is gaining popularity as a result of pandemic-related issues. Companies can lower the risk of disruptions by shortening the supply chain and moving manufacturing close to the points of sale to reduce the need for expens

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Empowering security excellence: The dynamic partnership between FreeDivision and IBM

IBM Services

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses are constantly seeking robust solutions to fortify their defenses and navigate the complex challenges posed by cyberthreats. FreeDivision, an IBM Business Partner, stands out in the field by understanding the local needs of its clients. Operating as a security service partner, FreeDivision leverages IBM’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution, IBM Security® QRadar® EDR, as part of its solution, freedivision.io,

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Broadcom’s Acquisition of VMware: Navigating the Impact on Pricing | Blog

Everest Group

Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware represents a significant shift in virtualization and cloud computing pricing, licensing, and product offerings. Explore the implications of this deal and recommendations for customers and partners to navigate these sweeping changes in this blog. Contact us to discuss. In a move that has sent ripples through the tech and cloud services industry , Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware marks a pivotal shift in the virtualization and cloud computing landscape.

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Today in Global Small Business: Recap of Warren Buffett’s Comments at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/jetcityimage What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Full report on the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2024. US campus protests: Final memories for some students. A quick view of what Lumiere is capable of ( Google AI generating video service ). Quote of the week: "If you are lucky in life, make sure a bunch of other people are lucky too." – Warren Buffett (2024) Look out Shopify and say hello to Swap , for DTC players in e-commerce.

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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Call Center Solutions for Small Businesses

Intugo

5 Benefits of Outsourcing Call Center Solutions for Small Businesses Are you a small business owner seeking to improve your call center operations without the typical high costs associated with an in-house team? As customer service becomes increasingly pivotal in today’s business landscape, finding efficient solutions for call center management is paramount.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Composable Martech: Orchestration & Federation

Perficient Digital Transformation

Part 3 in our “ unpack the stack ” series on composable martech is all about the data – specifically, access to the data – the middle layer of the stack. The next set of capabilities we’re exploring is Orchestration and Federation. These two capabilities go well together because they are very similar and have some overlap, so let’s unpack ’em.

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Helping enterprises across regulated industries leverage hybrid cloud and AI

IBM Services

At IBM Cloud, we are committed to helping enterprises across industries leverage hybrid cloud and AI technologies to help them drive innovation. For true transformation to begin, we believe it is key to understand the unique challenges organizations are facing—whether it is keeping data secured, addressing data sovereignty requirements or speeding time to market to satisfy consumers.

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Embracing Strategic Business Outcomes in Digital CX: A New Benchmark for Success in CXM Service Delivery | Blog

Everest Group

As digital CX continues to grow in importance, strategic business outcomes – aimed at establishing a genuine partnership between enterprise and providers based on mutual trust – are set to redefine the measurement of success. Delve into this blog to explore the advantages and potential hurdles of adopting a strategic business outcome in CXM. The revolutionary integration of digital CX solutions is significantly transforming customer experience service delivery.

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Ensuring Payroll Data Privacy & Security: Best Practices and Compliance Measures

Paysquare

INTRODUCTION OF PAYROLL DATA PRIVACY & SECURITY It is evident in today’s growing technological world that regulating one’s business is a very difficult thing. However, things get a lot easier for those who hire professional payroll companies to keep track of their employee payrolls. This is because the workforce is the strongest pillar upon which the foundation of any company or business stands.

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Top 7 Global Employment Challenges

The benefits of expanding internationally are endless, especially if you approach it the right way. However, there are pitfalls along the way that can slow down progress. Global expansion brings many opportunities for companies —business growth, brand-building in new markets, and access to diverse talent pools worldwide. However, international growth can come with challenges.