The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 15, 2024
©iStock/jetcityimage Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak cited his working relationship with Steve Jobs and a simple math equation while advising University of Colorado at Boulder 2024 graduates on how to be happy in business and life. Want to know what the formula is? Find out here.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 14, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, trust reigns supreme. As consumers increasingly rely on data to inform their decisions, the healthcare industry faces a pressing need to not only meet but exceed expectations. With disruptive forces emerging from various corners, healthcare organizations find themselves in a race to create personalized experiences that foster lasting engagement and trust.
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31 West
MAY 11, 2024
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.
IBM Business Partners
MAY 10, 2024
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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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
Amzur
MAY 9, 2024
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.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 10, 2024
©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-
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 9, 2024
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
IBM Business Partners
MAY 14, 2024
CFOs are the stewards of investment capital, orchestrating a movement with transformative technology and innovation to evolve businesses, accelerate revenue streams and drive meaningful outcomes. The current business environment has CFOs facing headwinds for decision-making in less-than-ideal conditions with rapidly shifting regulations, tedious reporting standards, ESG requirements and inflationary pressures; however, the need for growth and profit expansion remains, and as CEOs look for ways t
Intelligent Management Inc.
MAY 9, 2024
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.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 11, 2024
©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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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.
Everest Group
MAY 15, 2024
Webinar From Investment to Impact: Maximizing the Value of AI in Your Organization May 15, 2024 Catch Everest Group Vice President, Alisha Mittal, in a webinar in which the panel will discuss: AI is overwhelming. How do I scale it across my organization? Is there value in my AI investments beyond simply the AI itself? What does an AI-ready organization look like?
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 14, 2024
We’re excited to announce our Data Cloud Expert specialization! This is the highest level of Salesforce-validated expertise for Data Cloud. This achievement isn’t just a milestone, it’s a testament to our commitment to revolutionizing how businesses leverage their data to drive business outcomes, unlock trapped data, and enhance customer experiences.
Magellan Solutions
MAY 15, 2024
Can you imagine cutting your IT costs by up to 45% while boosting operational efficiency by 65%? Does this sound too good to be true? It is the power of outsourced IT support. Having reliable IT support in business is essential nowadays. It is a hassle if your company’s servers go down, causing your team to scramble to restore data and systems.
Zinnov
MAY 14, 2024
Chennai has long lived in the shadows of Bengaluru and Hyderabad, its more cosmopolitan sisters from the South. But with these two metropolises reaching saturation levels, the Tamil Nadu capital has spotted an opportunity to make its move.
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.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 9, 2024
©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.
Capgemini
MAY 15, 2024
Intelligent products in manufacturing: How new technologies unlock hyper-personalization Anubhaw Bhushan May 10, 2024 Facebook Linkedin Manufacturers seeking to maintain market share will need to invest in technologies that reduce lead times and unlock personalization in design and production to meet customer expectations. Manufacturers have long relied on standardization of products and services to ensure quality and speed.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 14, 2024
The Summer ‘24 release preview is out and will be generally available by mid-June! The latest release from Salesforce brings critical feature improvements for our friends in the Healthcare & Life Sciences (HLS) industry. Of course, the hot topic in Tech over the last year has been Artificial Intelligence (AI). As Salesforce continues to beef up its AI offerings, the HLS industry using Health Cloud will reap the benefits of new and improved generative AI features that make a substantial diff
Everest Group
MAY 16, 2024
The Big Four accounting firms have been steadily expanding their service horizons, casting a wider net in the managed services market in pursuit of growth and diversification. Leveraging their deep-rooted understanding of global organizations’ financial and operational intricacies, the Big Four possess a unique vantage point that can help them cause a shift in the Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) market.
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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.
Zinnov
MAY 15, 2024
How does a 170-year-old derivatives marketplace keep pace with changing customer needs and rapidly evolving technologies? Join host Pari Natarajan, CEO, Zinnov, as he talks to Sunil Cutinho, CIO, CME Group and Prabhuram Duraiswami (PD), India Center Head, CME Group – the leaders spearheading the company’s cutting-edge engineering efforts.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 14, 2024
©iStock/Mr Saryanto I've [Laurel Delaney] traveled to Japan many times and on every trip, I find something new to appreciate. Travel journalist Kristin Braswell feels the same. The first time I landed in the country in 2017, I was enamored by Tokyo’s glowing skyscrapers, Kyoto’s quiet kissatens (cafes) and countryside hills blanketed in electric shades of orange and fuschia that flashed like neon lights aboard the country’s famous bullet train.
Influx
MAY 14, 2024
The challenge A digital ticketing platform with more than 5 million worldwide users struggles to manage a 1,000+ ticket backlog and needs extended coverage to better assist global audiences. The two-sided eCommerce platform works with over 2,000 theatres, producers, and cultural institutions globally, bringing inventory to consumers with more than 1,000 media and travel partners.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 15, 2024
The world of ecommerce is a competitive landscape, and staying ahead of the curve requires leveraging the latest technologies. Salesforce Commerce Cloud, with its Einstein AI capabilities, offers a compelling solution for businesses seeking to personalize the customer journey and boost sales. But how does it stack up against other options? Let’s delve into what makes Einstein Commerce Cloud a standout technology.
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
Everest Group
MAY 9, 2024
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.
Working Solutions Outsourcing
MAY 14, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of customer service, the emergence of the On-Demand GigCX Model marks a significant shift away from conventional approaches. Offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability, this model allows businesses to adapt to fluctuating demands with ease—a stark contrast to the rigid, resource-intensive nature of traditional contact centers.
The Global Small Business Blog
MAY 13, 2024
©iStock/Bulat Silvia What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: U.S. trade policy was once fairly simple. Not any more. It's at a crossroad. How a global biopharma leader became a leader in ethical AI. Website globalization in 3 stages. Quote of the week: "When it comes to international trade, the question is, who is going to write the rules, the United States or China?
V-Soft Consulting
MAY 14, 2024
The field of IT Service Management (ITSM) has grown considerably, with multiple tools offering comprehensive solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses. Two leading players in this area are BMC Helix ITSM and ServiceNow IT Service Management. If you're considering a solution for your organization, it's crucial to understand the strengths and differences of these two platforms.
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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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MAY 14, 2024
The previous blog post explored the initial steps of setting up Azure DevOps, creating projects, and navigating the Overview section. Now, let’s delve deeper into the other core sections of the Azure DevOps interface, Boards, and Repos, each playing a crucial role in your development lifecycle. Read the first part of the blog here: A Beginner’s Guide to Azure DevOps Navigating the Azure DevOps Interface The Azure DevOps interface is divided into sections mainly – Overview, Repo
IBM Business Partners
MAY 15, 2024
In recent years, cloud adoption services have accelerated, with companies increasingly moving from traditional on-premises hosting to public cloud solutions. However, the rise of hybrid and multi-cloud patterns has led to challenges in optimizing value and controlling cloud expenditure, resulting in a shift from capital to operational expenses. According to a Gartner report , cloud operational expenses are expected to surpass traditional IT spending, reflecting the ongoing transformation in expe
IBM Services
MAY 9, 2024
The healthcare industry faces arguably the highest stakes when it comes to data governance. For starters, healthcare organizations constantly encounter vast (and ever-increasing) amounts of highly regulated personal data. The impact of healthcare data usage on people’s lives lies at the heart of why data governance in healthcare is so crucial.In healthcare, managing the accuracy, quality and integrity of data is the focus of data governance.
inDinero
MAY 13, 2024
What is payroll tax? It’s money collected from employee wages and used to fund Social Security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, and other government programs. Since businesses are responsible for calculating, withholding, and remitting the tax to the government, navigating this process can be an administrative challenge. In this article, we’ll explain the basics of the tax and how to do payroll yourself.
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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.
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