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Answer Four Questions Before Your Brand Jumps On The Metaverse Bandwagon

Forrester Digital Transformation

Gap is the latest brand to set up shop on Roblox. But despite what the headlines say, the brand isn’t activating in the metaverse — it doesn’t exist today. No singular immersive platform is the metaverse yet. And that’s okay. While the actual metaverse is years away, now is a good time for brands to […].

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Oracle Cloud Benefits From the Customer’s Point of View, Part 1

Perficient Digital Transformation

Finance leaders from Cardtronics and Allegis Group with more than three years of combined experience using Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close joined Perficient and Oracle for a panel discussion regarding their cloud journey. . Richard Ng, Director, Financial Systems, Cardtronics, and John Oliphant, Financial Developer Lead Allegis Group, shared the stories of their organizations’ migration from Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) to Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close.

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Gaia-X And The Sovereign Cloud: From Unicorns And Rainbows To Storm Clouds

Forrester Digital Transformation

Gaia-X launched to great fanfare in 2019 as a joint initiative of the German and French governments to reclaim data sovereignty from non-European public cloud providers. Despite hefty promises, production ready services have not been delivered to the market, with customers continuing to wait like poor Godot. While the hype around Gaia-X has fizzled out, […].

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Scaling successful tech teams —  an interview with our Partner Success Manager

The Scalers

CONTENTS What exactly is the Partner Success function at The Scalers? What is your role within the Partner Success team? How do we scale teams for our partners? How exactly does that work, in ‘nuts and bolts’ terms? What role does the Talent Acquisition team play in this? What role does the assigned Chief Happiness Officer have in the process? In your opinion, what makes Bangalore so special to set up a tech team?

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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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The Market for VSM and SPM Takes A Big Step Forward

Forrester Digital Transformation

The announcement that Planview has entered into an agreement to acquire Tasktop marks a new milestone in the evolution and maturity of the Value Stream Management solutions market. This acquisition brings together two companies with very complementary strengths: Planview provides lean portfolio management, capacity, and financial management, and Tasktop provides value stream management and a […].

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Outgoing New Zealand Rugby President Bill Osborne on strategy and leadership

McKinsey and Company

The outgoing president of New Zealand Rugby discusses how his Maori background and time playing for the All Blacks have shaped his business career.

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Reaching net zero—what will it take?

McKinsey and Company

The quest for sustainability requires action on many fronts, with changes to supply networks, manufacturing processes, and business models.

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What is Dedicated Software Development? A Guide to Software Development Outsourcing

Bydrec

Today, almost every business needs software in some shape or form. Whether you are running a small accounting firm or a global conglomerate, you will need software to help you run your business more efficiently. While most companies can build essential software using open source or freeware tools, more advanced software will require a more robust and reliable software development process.

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Mobile wallets: Southeast Asia’s new digital life hack

McKinsey and Company

Mobile-payment wallets have taken the Southeast Asian payments sector by storm, but where next for this groundbreaking technology? Three leaders in the field share their insights.

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Here’s Why You Should Explore Bulgaria To Set Up Your Next Center Of Excellence

Zinnov

By Amita Goyal, Partner, Zinnov; Deepa Menon, Project Lead, Zinnov; Ankit Mishra, Project Lead, Zinnov; Shreya Ghose, Marketing, Zinnov. Top-skilled talent is one of the key driving factors of an organization’s success – because it’s the employees who generate value through their work. And since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, accessing top talent may have just gotten easier with remote/hybrid working models in play, even in relatively obscure locations such as Bulgaria.

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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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A better way to drive your business

McKinsey and Company

Integrated business planning is a well-known process, particularly among supply chain leaders. But in most companies, P&L owners are missing out.

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How to achieve maximum ROI from an EOR investment?

Mercans

The advantages of working with a PEO. Professional Employer Organizations (or PEOs) are starting to gain the attention of different industries. As of 2019, the ROI on PEOs was 27% with approximately $1,775 saved on cost per employee. and even these eye-catching numbers do not even take into account the time saved (and stress avoided) for managers and CEOs when implementing a PEO.

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Customer Experience Solutions and Outsourcing Experts, Quantanite, expand Leadership Team further with new CCO

Intelligent Sourcing

Quantanite, a customer experience (CX) solutions and outsourcing company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Hall as Chief Commercial Officer as it expands its Leadership Team further. Hall’s addition sees an executive leader join the agile, high-quality, cost-effective CX service provider, bringing with him a passion and expertise in innovation and strategy across customer […].

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How To Become A Real Estate Agent

Outsource Workers

The real estate industry is awash with opportunities, but online licensed real estate agents stand to benefit. Before opening your property management agency, you need to complete some assessments with a registered training organisation in Australia. Upon completing the real estate training and passing the examinations, you acquire a real estate license to start practising.

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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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A watershed in customer attitudes with far-reaching implications for business

Intelligent Sourcing

So much has changed in the last couple of years through the pandemic, Brexit, the war in Ukraine and now the cost of living crisis that I believe we are seeing a watershed in customer attitudes to their relationship with organisations. The step change that has occurred means businesses need to be clearer than ever […]. The post A watershed in customer attitudes with far-reaching implications for business appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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How to achieve maximum ROI from an EOR investment?

Mercans

The advantages of working with a PEO. Professional Employer Organizations (or PEOs) are starting to gain the attention of different industries. As of 2019, the ROI on PEOs was 27% with approximately $1,775 saved on cost per employee. and even these eye-catching numbers do not even take into account the time saved (and stress avoided) for managers and CEOs when implementing a PEO.

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Harness sustainability in automotive with green 5G

Capgemini

New priorities are emerging in this quickly changing world. Sustainability now tops the global agenda as consumers and businesses labor to preserve our environment. Meanwhile, technologies like 5G bring an opportunity to amplify our efforts and make a real difference. The automotive industry makes for an interesting case study of the tremendous potential of 5G.

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Ensuring Success for Our Global Payroll Customers, Immedis Appoints Barry Flannagan as Chief Customer Officer

Immedus

Payroll’s pivotal function within every organization means that those responsible for its delivery are under immense pressure. Global payroll organizations work across the complexities of managing payroll for international employees, making support delivered by their global payroll provider critical to their success. To ensure that we are providing world-class support to our customers, Immedis recently appointed Barry Flanagan as our first Chief Customer Officer.

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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.

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Why software-defined vehicles will transform the driving experience forever

Capgemini

Cars have taken us where we needed to be for over a century. And automobiles themselves have completely transformed since their inception, becoming the safe and convenient form of transport we now rely on. The past few years, however, have accelerated this evolution dramatically and, for the first time, cars will be more than just a means of getting from A to B.

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Travel is roaring back—is your customer support ready?

TTEC

After more than two years of lockdowns and social distancing, consumers are once again taking to the skies, roads, rails, and sea to make up for lost time. Excellent customer support is a critical part of travel and hospitality. But travel and hospitality organisations face labour shortages, rising costs, and surging demand for immediate and frictionless experiences.

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Europe Embarks on a New Technology Regulation Wave

Everest Group

Big changes are coming as Europe moves toward digital empowerment by 2030. Governments are building frameworks for the regulation of emerging technologies to protect consumers and companies while promoting innovation and digital leadership. What impact will the drive toward technology sovereignty have on BigTech providers, buyers, and investors? Read on for the latest in our series on technology sovereignty. .

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5 Tips to Navigate the Global Employment Tax Minefield

Globalization Partners

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about global employment taxes? Probably something along the lines of “complicated” and “overwhelming.” The thing is, taxes at a local level are complex enough, right? But dealing with tax laws in other countries often leaves companies questioning how to compliantly onboard and pay global team members.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Solving for Candidate Drop-Off During the Recruiting

Premier BPO

The labor crisis has made it next to impossible to find the right talent to hire. The subsequent 15-year-high talent shortage today is making candidate dropout challenges more acute. With nearly 70% of employers facing difficulty in filling positions, it’s frustrating for recruiters when candidates leave the recruitment funnel midway. In the present competitive job market, applicants have more choices than ever, while recruiters are constantly adjusting to employee demands in order to hire.

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What is Co-Browsing? (And Why Your Business Needs It)

Balbelforce

Co-browsing, also known as collaborative browsing, is when a customer and an agent navigate the web or an app together to solve issues. The way it works is that the customer gives the agent remote access to their browser. Both parties can see what occurs on the screen, allowing them to work together in real-time. Co-browsing is an effective tool for customer support, sales, or customer success teams.

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Europe Embarks on a New Technology Regulation Wave

Everest Group

Big changes are coming as Europe moves toward digital empowerment by 2030. Governments are building frameworks for the regulation of emerging technologies to protect consumers and companies while promoting innovation and digital leadership. What impact will the drive toward technology sovereignty have on BigTech providers, buyers, and investors? Read on for the latest in our series on technology sovereignty. .

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Tips to Get the Best Result-oriented Search Engine Optimization For Your Business Startups

SPD Load

What is SEO? Search Engine Optimization is a technique by which one can boost their website visibility on different search engines by.

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Global Hiring Guide: Top Emerging Fintech Hubs

The fintech industry is growing exponentially — in the first quarter of 2022, the sector saw a 182 percent increase in tech job growth. However, experts are warning that local candidates to fill those roles may become scarce in certain areas. In fact, according to a report from Korn Ferry, by 2030, more than 85 million jobs could go unfilled across three major industries: telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology.

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Get Rid of Guns and Rifles, Stop the Shooting

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/wissanu99 If your loved one was shot and killed by an 18-year old gunman in a recent shooting at a primary school in south Texas , would you think it is okay? An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres.

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Vlog: Powering Efficient Decentralized Trials With Diversity in Mind | Jeeva Informatics

Perficient Digital Transformation

Param Singh: Hello, everyone. My name is Param Singh. I’m Director of the clinical operations solution practice here at Perficient life sciences. I want to welcome everyone to today’s discussion on our new partnership with Jeeva Informatics. This discussion is a way for us to introduce the new offering and solution as well as the partnership to all of you.

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Office 365 Add-Ins Integration – Excel Task Pane Add-in

Perficient Digital Transformation

Love working in Excel, digging in large datasets or planning budgeting strategies, or creating reports, Excel is a powerful program to help in all business processes. But to do so we need data to be populated in Excel. Let’s explore how we can integrate Microsoft Office 365 Excel, bring data from data sources by implementing Office Add-ins using Office JavaScript APIs and consuming third-party APIs straight from the add-ins.