The Global Small Business Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

©iStock/Darren415 In a recent Bloomberg Markets article titled “Everything You Thought About Free Trade Is Wrong,” Professor of International History, Quinn Slobodian was featured for his critical examination of globalization. The article explores Slobodian’s latest book, “ Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy ,” challenging the prevailing narrative of free trade’s success.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

Telecommunications industry, a cornerstone of global connectivity, has been going through a technological renaissance for some time, driven by innovations such as 5G, IoT, cloud computing and AI. As a result, networks have become increasingly hard to manage. There is a need for automation to handle routine tasks, monitor network health and respond to issues in real-time.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JANUARY 26, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the promise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) looms large, offering enticing opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth. However, alongside its transformative potential, AI brings with it a host of complexities and challenges that can give even the most seasoned executives pause.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

IBM® recently announced that it has worked with its business partner, Beijing Shuto Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter as Shuto Technology) to help a joint venture Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in China to obtain information in an accurate and cost-effective way for on-site technicians. This makes the client’s equipment repair work more efficient and improves the reliability of its equipment.

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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

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Intelligent Sourcing

JANUARY 26, 2024

The largest awards programme that recognises contact centre talent in the UK. For more information visit www.ukncca.co.uk Celebrating their 29th year in 2024, the UK National Contact Centre Awards are the longest running and the most highly respected awards programme dedicated to the UK contact centre industry. Why? Because when you win, you have really […] The post The UK National Contact Centre Awards appeared first on Intelligent Sourcing.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

When North America suffered its largest blackout , it cost upwards of USD 6 billion and left 50 million people without power for up to two days. What caused the blackout? Overgrown trees that came into contact with a power line. Beyond causing blackouts, overgrown vegetation can also cause soil erosion and water quality problems, disrupting both our economy and the environment.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

Hybrid Cloud Mesh, which is generally available now, is revolutionizing application connectivity across hybrid multicloud environments. Let’s draw a comparison between Hybrid Cloud Mesh and a typical service mesh to better understand the nuances of these essential components in the realm of modern enterprise connectivity. This comparison deserves merit because both the solutions are focused on application-centric connectivity albeit in a different manner.

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The Hackett Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

Vin Kumar and John O’Mahony of The Hackett Group pose six questions that CFOs should ask about their AI strategy. The post Business Reporter, ‘Questions to keep AI strategy on track’ appeared first on The Hackett Group.

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Avasant

JANUARY 26, 2024

Los Angeles, CA I August 26th, 2022 On August 17th, the Avasant Foundation held it’s first in-person graduation ceremony for the Avasant Digital Skills Training (ADST) in Guyana, a program curated to address the increasing demand for digital talent in that country. Launched amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the training funded by IDB Lab, the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is geared towards bridging crucial knowledge gaps so that deserving Guyanese youth are adequa

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Magellan Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2024

According to Deloitte, businesses that prioritize their customers make 60% more money than those that don’t. Outsourcing customer support to customer-centric providers increases revenue and saves costs. It shows that prioritizing customers leads to success. Amid intense competition, BPOs strive to deliver quality and efficiency. Led by CEO Frederick Chua, Magellan Solutions forged an adaptive approach that drove its rise as an industry leader.

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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.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

Learn how Gen AI is shaping customer experience management enterprise adoption framework and discover the five steps within the framework.

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Mercans

JANUARY 26, 2024

To analyze and grade jobs, conduct a benchmarking compensation study, and design a rewards program, including salary bands and short-term incentives, to enhance Systra's competitive position in the Saudi Arabian market.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

Discover the evolution of digital customer experience management with Gen AI and explore the future trends of outsourced digital CXM.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

Renewable energy , also known as clean energy, is produced from natural resources that are generated and replenished faster than they are consumed—such as the sun, water and wind. Most renewable energy sources produce zero carbon emissions and minimal air pollutants. Fossil fuels (oil, coal and natural gas) on the other hand, are finite resources and release harmful greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), including carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane, when burned.

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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.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

Uncover the new KPIs in digital customer experience management adoption and their differences from conventional CXM KPIs.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

You asked, and we delivered! At Instana, addressing our customers’ needs and creating a simple tool that is easy to use is fundamental to helping our DevOps and SRE teams reduce burnout rates, allowing them to excel in what they do best. Taking all your feedback and market insights into perspective and careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce that in 2023.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

You asked, and we delivered! At Instana, addressing our customers’ needs and creating a simple tool that is easy to use is fundamental to helping our DevOps and SRE teams reduce burnout rates, allowing them to excel in what they do best. Taking all your feedback and market insights into perspective and careful consideration, we are thrilled to announce that in 2023.

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IBM Services

JANUARY 26, 2024

The windswept province of Nova Scotia lies on Canada’s Atlantic coast, and comprises part of Mi’kma’ki, the traditional districts of the Mi’kmaq First Nations people. In recent years, Nova Scotia has become a promising site for the clean energy transition, with some of the world’s fastest offshore wind speeds and potential for hydrogen development.

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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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