The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 29, 2024
©iStock/Shutter2U A discussion on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the global business landscape, highlighting how AI-driven strategies are revolutionizing industries worldwide. Join the Atlantic Council for a dynamic discussion hosted by the WIn Fellowship, part of the Atlantic Council’s empowerME initiative, on April 25 from 1:00 p.m.
Global Help Desk Services
MARCH 21, 2024
When used correctly, AI can be a huge help. An AI chatbot can quickly tell you your co-pay before you head to a doctor’s appointment or point you to the correct aisle to get a flathead screwdriver on your way to the hardware store. But AI can also be less than helpful. (That same health insurance chatbot could suggest you reduce your stress by recycling your old VCR.
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Everest Group
MARCH 22, 2024
LIVE WEBINAR Analyzing the EU AI Act Impact for Global Businesses April 18, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. BST | 11:30 a.m. CEST | 12:30 p.m. EEST | 3:00 p.m. IST Regulation in the AI space is about to change significantly with the introduction of the EU AI Act. How will this new legislation affect enterprises in the EU and beyond? This webinar, hosted by Everest Group Partners Anil Vijayan and Nitish Mittal alongside Mark Lewis, Senior Consultant at Stephenson Harwood LLP, will dive into this first-of-its-k
The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 12, 2024
©iStock/metamorworks From a global standpoint, almost three-quarters (73 percent) of business leaders are excited by the potential of AI and large language models (LLMs) for business expansion—and this excitement is well-warranted. AI and LLMs are going to enable global growth in a way never before seen. Learn more how AI will shape global business expansion in 2024 and the top 4 trends to watch.
Speaker: Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Executive
As companies rethink global recruiting strategies, nearshore staffing is emerging as a smarter, more strategic alternative to traditional offshoring models. Join this new webinar with industry leader Ron Fish to learn how nearshore models help organizations scale faster, operate more flexibly, and build globally aligned teams—without the common pitfalls and misalignment of offshoring strategies!
Magellan Solutions
MARCH 13, 2024
Did you know companies embrace offshoring and outsourcing to improve efficiency and cut costs? However, when it comes to the offshoring vs outsourcing debate, it’s crucial to understand the distinction between these two approaches and decide which best aligns with your business’s needs. Delegating tasks to external parties can significantly impact your business.
31 West
MARCH 31, 2024
When your business scales and your customer base grow, so does the number of customer queries, complaints, and feedback. The constant notifications of incoming messages from hundreds of customers can turn pretty overwhelming for your customer support department. While you may have a qualified and trained in-house support team, they might not be available outside business hours to attend to your clients.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MARCH 6, 2024
In December 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services released a bulletin announcing additional compliance requirements for healthcare marketers when it comes to third-party trackers. The guidance lays forth expectations for how healthcare organizations collect data on activities that take place on their website and mobile apps. So, what’s the problem?
Everest Group
MARCH 26, 2024
Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Services Specialists Amid the macroeconomic headlines, many enterprises seek a proven RoI track record before committing to investments in Analytics and AI. Additionally, a stringent regulatory environment is prompting enterprises to cautiously approach the adoption of generative AI. These enterprises are seeking assistance from analytics and AI services specialists to run pilot projects and scale up implementations.
The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
©iStock/ASphotowed The World Happiness Report draws on global survey data from people in more than 140 countries. Countries are ranked on happiness based on their average life evaluations over the three preceding years, in this case 2021 to 2023. The report is a partnership of Gallup, the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and an editorial board.
IBM Services
MARCH 6, 2024
Software development is one arena where we are already seeing significant impacts from generative AI tools. The benefits are many, and significant productivity gains are currently available to enterprises that embrace these tools. A McKinsey study claims that software developers can complete coding tasks up to twice as fast with generative AI. The consulting firm’s research found, unsurprisingly, that complex coding tasks were not severely affected by the use of generative AI, so worries a
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31 West
MARCH 16, 2024
In this era, online shopping has revolutionized how people shop, shifting away from traditional brick-and-mortar stores. With a few clicks, consumers can conveniently purchase goods and services from the comfort of their homes. For entrepreneurs in the retail sector, it’s essential to employ tools and strategies that elevate their brand and attract their desired customer base.
The Hackett Group
MARCH 26, 2024
Miami, FL – March 26, 2024 – Answerthink, a division of The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), today announced it has received an SAP ® North America Award for Partner Excellence 2024 for Service. Awards were presented by SAP (NYSE: SAP) to the top-performing partners in the North America region that have made outstanding contributions to driving digital transformation for businesses that use SAP solutions.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MARCH 5, 2024
If you built your data lake in the last 5-7 years, you probably are ingesting data into the data lake using many batch jobs that ingest and update data in the data lake. There is nothing wrong with what you did, but data technology has continued to move forward and in my opinion, the time has come to change your data lake ingestion strategy to reduce the number of high-latency batch jobs and move toward primarily using real-time change data capture (CDC).
Everest Group
MARCH 25, 2024
Our inaugural Forces & Foresight research uncovers three factors we predict will drive a gradual recovery in tech services this calendar year. Continue reading to understand the projected path for the IT services industry’s rebound and implications for providers. Learn more about Forces & Foresight. After the global financial crisis in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the IT services industry took five to eight quarters to recover.
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The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 6, 2024
©iStock/gorodenkoff Six (6) interesting resources that I [Laurel Delaney] write about for businesses operating in the global marketplace. Mainly for those who are sourcing and need help with product creation. From TradeWheel to KYG Trade, expand your resources in order to thrive with your global small business.
IBM Services
MARCH 27, 2024
Here’s the situation: You’re the CIO or similarly empowered representative of an organization. Different voices within your business are calling attention to the awesome scalability and power of hyperscale computing, which you’ve also noticed with increasing interest. Now the word comes down from on high that you’ve been tasked with designing and implementing your company’s hyperscale computing solution—whatever that should be.
Amzur
MARCH 6, 2024
Are you ready to unlock a new era of productivity and tap into your workforce’s maximum potential? AI-powered low-code automation holds the key. The landscape of work is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the rise of citizen developers are reshaping industries and redefining the way we work. In this evolving environment, low-code automation empowered by AI emerges as a powerful tool to optimize efficiency, unlock human potential, and pave th
31 West
MARCH 24, 2024
Tech companies are in a relentless pursuit to heighten the caliber of their customer service – a critical determinant of success. Amidst this endeavor, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) emerges as a formidable ally. It’s subtle, but substantial – like having an unbreakable shield that not only guards but also enhances capabilities.
Speaker: Liz Charron
From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab
Perficient Digital Transformation
MARCH 1, 2024
In a dynamic digital landscape, choosing the right provider among the Adobe services landscape is paramount for businesses seeking to maximize their Adobe investments. The selection process can be daunting with a diverse set of providers that vary by size, type of offering, geography, and business scenario differentiation. So where do marketing leaders start?
Everest Group
MARCH 19, 2024
By partnering with IT and technology services providers, banks and financial institutions can prepare for the new T+1 settlement. This security trade rule change to shorten the order finalization date by a day is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce risk. Read on to understand how this updated regulation will impact the industry landscape and rapidly transform critical areas.
The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 7, 2024
©iStock/liuzishan Businesses are increasingly considering international expansion as a key avenue for growth. However, navigating unfamiliar territories can be a daunting task for those venturing into new markets for the first time. Eighteen Newsweek expert forum members share tips for how businesses can successfully navigate international growth. By prioritizing research and building strong local connections, business leaders can engage with new audiences with confidence.
IBM Services
MARCH 28, 2024
As cloud computing continues to transform the enterprise workplace, private cloud infrastructure is evolving in lockstep, helping organizations in industries like healthcare, government and finance customize control over their data to meet compliance, privacy, security and other business needs. According to a report from Future Market Insights (link resides outside ibm.com), the global private cloud services market is forecast to grow to USD 405.30 billion by 2033, up from USD 92.64 billion in 2
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Airswift
MARCH 26, 2024
Source: Pexels/Tom Frisk Launched in 2017, the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) Report charts emerging trends across the world’s energy workforce. Since its inception, GETI has depicted insights from thousands of energy professionals to create a comprehensive map of the evolving energy landscape, giving organisations the tools they need to refresh their skills and retain their talent.
AS White Global
MARCH 12, 2024
ASW Global has stepped up its efforts in providing viable solutions for the insurance and underwriting industry’s talent shortage dilemma in Australia. Last month, ASW was among the exhibitors at the Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC)-Xceedance 2024 Sydney Expo. The conference is one of the biggest in Australia with 120+ underwriting agencies and 600+ brokers in attendance.
Perficient Digital Transformation
MARCH 19, 2024
If you have built or are building a Data Lake on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery you already know that BigQuery is a fully managed enterprise data warehouse that helps you manage and analyze your data with built-in features like machine learning, geospatial analysis, and business intelligence. BigQuery’s serverless architecture lets you use SQL queries to answer your organization’s biggest questions with zero infrastructure management.
Everest Group
MARCH 18, 2024
Unified Communication & Collaboration (UCC) Specialist Services As the hybrid workplace model solidifies its position as the new norm for enterprises, the demand for seamless communication and collaboration services continues to surge unabated. Enterprises strive to adapt to the ever-evolving Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) landscape.
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Learn how a publically traded US fintech company elevated its nearshore strategy. By working with a strategic staffing partner in Mexico, they developed targeted internship programs at multiple universities.
The Global Small Business Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
©iStock/Yulia Novik What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: This nonprofit, Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® , is making history every day for special women who aspire to take on the world with their business. The full lens on Women's History Month. Courageous women who have helped the United States build a fairer, more just society.
IBM Services
MARCH 8, 2024
In the tech world and beyond, new 5G applications are being discovered every day. From driverless cars to smarter cities, farms, and even shopping experiences, the latest standard in wireless networks is poised to transform the way we interact with information, devices and each other. What better time to take a closer look at how humans are putting 5G to use to transform their world.
3Pillar Global
MARCH 14, 2024
Healthcare patients are busy people with busy lives. What’s more, their interactions with providers and payers often occur at times when emotions are high and frustration can easily arise. The more friction in their experience, the more acute those frustrations become. Yet healthcare technology systems rarely prioritize the patient or member experience.
Microsourcing
MARCH 3, 2024
Ask anyone who has launched a small business and they will remember how exciting the early days were. Amid the expected stresses and pressures, there would have been a buzz from dedicating their energies to a passion project or using their unique skills to turn a dream into a reality. Sure, there would have been corporate boxes to be ticked – a bit of social media promotion, maybe some bookkeeping - but most of their time would have been spent doing what they love or are best at doing.
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