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Offshore Software Development Services

Groove Technology

With tech startups mushrooming like never before, industry experts predict there will be more than a million software companies in the world within the next 10 years. Nearly 50% of these businesses are tightly concentrated in Western European and American cities. Competition is at an all-time high, operating costs are rising, and talent is increasingly scarce.

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The United States to Lift Pandemic Travel Restrictions in November

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Phoenix0013 USA President Biden kept the restrictions on travelers from the European Union, Britain, India and other places, despite pleas from business leaders in need of profits from tourism, foreign workers who traveled overseas to renew visas to work in the United States only to be left stranded, and citizens left separated from their partners abroad.

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How a PMP Certified Project Manager can be a boon for your Business?

Sourcing Captain

A lot of people think that anyone can manage a project, then why is there so much fuss about PMP certification. So, in this post, we will try to answer this question. If we have to answer the question in one sentence we would say- PMP certified professionals have greater chances of making projects successful. This can be attributed to their training, systematic approach to project management, knowledge of project management process and access to the right tools.

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Electrifying the bottom line

McKinsey and Company

Electric-vehicle sales are increasing, yet many OEMs are still defining their path toward profitability. Our new report helps automotive leaders improve their EV business strategy.

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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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Procurement and Purchasing are not the same: Here is how

Sourcing Captain

In the context of acquiring goods for business operations, the terms procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably. While the end result could be the same, i.e., the business acquires goods, but the process followed is entirely different. In fact, both the processes try to achieve different goals and objectives. For anyone who is into sourcing, it is essential to understand the difference between purchasing and procurement.

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3 Steps to building a net zero workforce with a sustainability academy

Capgemini

“Of course, I am OK to help our clients make more sustainable choices, but that is not what they expect of us, and I don’t feel equipped to have this kind of conversation with them.” Sound familiar? This kind of objection should resonate with anyone who has embarked on the transition to net zero. One thing is clear, given the magnitude of the transformation needed to meet ambitious sustainability targets, there is no way a company can achieve its environmental commitments without a program to en

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5 Ways to Make Global E-Learning More Cost-Effective

Transperfect

Have you thought about translating your e-learning content, only to be scared off when you see the final price? Training in your native language provides the best learning experience. However, translations are often an afterthought when developing courses. If you plan ahead when creating content, you can not only minimize translation costs but also create even more engaging courses for your global teams.

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Cloud cost-optimization simulator

McKinsey and Company

This cloud cost-optimization simulator details the range of levers that can be used to substantially reduce costs for one illustrative scenario of an application on the cloud.

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Teamwork will be the X factor at Ryder Cup 2021 We all identify teams that operate on such high levels, with such great strategies, we know that’s where we need to be on our path.

Hyland

... The post Teamwork will be the X factor at Ryder Cup 2021 <span style='display: block;font-size: 55em;line-height: 1.3em;font-weight: 100;;'>We all identify teams that operate on such high levels, with such great strategies, we know that’s where we need to be on our path.</span> appeared first on The Hyland Blog.

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Five Fifty: The lonely economy

McKinsey and Company

As households get smaller, new forms of connection and consumption are emerging. Are you ready to hug your robot friend?

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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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Discovering the World of Alternative Search Engines

Affirma

It often feels like the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is really just the world of Google. As the world’s largest search engine ecosystem with platforms such as Google Chrome’s browser and Android’s operating system, Google is the unquestioned leader in global search. Google captures as much as , and so it’s not surprising that they also take the lion’s share of SEO attention as well.

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How to Find the Right GSA IT Contractor and IT Staffing Vendor

V-Soft Consulting

Finding suppliers who can deliver on-time and below budget is a challenge for every organization, but none more critical than those working in governmental sectors. While many GSA vendors can meet the criteria to have a published schedule, not everyone checks the boxes to ensure your work in procurement or as an organizational leader is accomplished to your standards.

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Towards a successful net zero journey

Capgemini

This latter commitment includes scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To achieve this ambition, we have assiduously planned our journey and initiated change at every level of the business. First steps have been promising and enriching for many of us as we begin to see tangible changes towards more sustainable ways of working, traveling, and even how we lease and operate our office buildings.

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Redefining The Quality Of Life At Work In the New Normal

Zinnov

By Mohammed Faraz, Principal, Zinnov; Priyanka Kumar, Engagement Manager, Zinnov. The pandemic hit the world unannounced, bringing in its wake a plethora of challenges. While on one side, the pandemic led to some marvelous technology disruptions, it also cost organizations disruption to the human capital that fueled some of those fine innovations.?.

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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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Why is a renewable energy sourcing strategy essential on your path towards net zero?

Capgemini

Based on current trends, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimated that by 2050 only 20 percent of total commercial and industrial electricity demand will be addressed by renewable energy sourcing. Problem: this leaves a 65-percentage-point gap to fill to reach Paris Agreement targets. For organizations across both private and public sectors to truly play their part in the global response to climate change, renewable energies must take on an increasingly significant role within

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5 New Ways to Drive Strategic Results from Procurement Outsourcing | Webinar

Everest Group

LIVE WEBINAR. 5 New Ways to Drive Strategic Results from Procurement Outsourcing. Access the on-demand webinar, which was delivered live on September 21, 2021. In recent years, procurement has evolved from predominantly focusing on savings and operational excellence to a more strategic focus on end-to-end category management and supplier relationship management.

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How to approach carbon offsetting on your path to net zero

Capgemini

While these pledges are urgently needed, it will often not be possible to become climate neutral or net zero without some level of carbon offsetting. This is a topic that remains relatively new for most of us. Further, it presents many challenges, among which is the infamous concept of “greenwashing”, whereby companies claim environmental credentials, but do not live up to them or fail to disclose information about their choice of offsets.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Greater Employee Data Transparency

Immedus

How much should an organization have to make public about its employees? The answer to this question is hotly debated and never more so than now since the chair of the SEC, Gary Gensler, began advocating for a new tougher ruling that will require public companies to disclose more information on their workforces, such as data on diversity, staff compensation and employee turnover.

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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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Software Buyers’ Remorse: Why It Happens & How To Avoid It

Perillion

We've all made a purchase we regret. It might be a shirt hanging in the back of our closet with the tags still on, or a set of golf clubs that languish unused in our garage.

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Senior Analyst – Pricing Assurance (Apps) | Current Openings

Everest Group

About Everest Group. Everest Group is a research firm focused exclusively on IT, business process, and engineering services – this specialization results in a depth of expertise that our clients find invaluable when making critical, strategic decisions related to their use and delivery of sourcing services. The Global 1000 – the largest and most complex companies of the world – use our services to guide their journeys to achieve heightened operational and financial performance, accelerated value

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Digital Purchase Orders: The Definitive Guide

Frevvo

A purchase order is one of the necessary types of paperwork that many business owners dread. The purchase order process is often long and complex and requires large amounts of back and forth communication. Too often, information gets lost in this type of disorganized communication – and even when it doesn’t get lost, it’s difficult to keep track of everything.

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Senior Analyst – Information Technology Services (D&A) | Current Openings

Everest Group

About Everest Group. Everest Group is a research firm focused exclusively on IT, business process, and engineering services – this specialization results in a depth of expertise that our clients find invaluable when making critical, strategic decisions related to their use and delivery of sourcing services. The Global 1000 – the largest and most complex companies of the world – use our services to guide their journeys to achieve heightened operational and financial performance, accelerated value

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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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How does Microsoft’s Business Central empower ISVs with a quintessential platform strategy?

comeMakeit

A step closer to our vision “We believe every software product will be part of a platform ecosystem, and software expertise will become key to success in the digital world.” This is coMakeIT’s vision statement in which many years ago, we predicted the shift from products to platforms in the software ecosystem. The trend, further accelerated by the pandemic is also evident in the recent shifting of some older Microsoft products to their Digital Operating Platform, D365 Business Central.

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The Race to Vaccinate against COVID-19: Five Ways Outsourcing Providers Can Supercharge the Pharma Industry | Blog

Everest Group

As the pharma industry chases the development of new COVID-19 vaccines with the peril of virus mutations looming and cases across the globe surging, outsourcing service providers can play vital roles in helping fast-track this essential mission. Read on to learn how critical partnerships with IT and BPO providers can help vaccine manufacturers in product development and more by providing technology tools, artificial intelligence, automation and analytics, talent and other needed expertise.

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How Cold Email Compliments Cold Calling Service

Magellan Solutions

Sending cold emails compliments your cold calling service strategy and how to max out its potential. A lot of people still consider cold calling service as intrusive and a breach of privacy. While C-level executives and decision-makers expect to receive tons of cold calls, that doesn’t mean they are not tired of it. However, such a scenario does not render cold calling service ineffective to gain warmer leads and successful sales. .

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Senior Analyst, Technology | Current Openings

Everest Group

About Everest Group. Everest Group’s research practice focuses exclusively on the global technology and services (IT, business process, and engineering) market and sells a combination of research memberships and custom decision-support to leading enterprises, software vendors, service providers, and other enabling stakeholders (investment firms, economic development agencies, etc.).

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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.