The Global Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

©iStock/Outflow Designs On the current state of AI, the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey confirms the explosive growth of generative AI (gen AI) tools. Less than a year after many of these tools debuted, one-third of their survey respondents say their organizations are using gen AI regularly in at least one business function. The expected business disruption from gen AI is significant, and respondents predict meaningful changes to their workforces.

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The Scalers

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Most offshore development companies build tech teams with engineers who jump from one project to another. This traditional approach to offshoring works for organisations that need external developers for short-term tasks. For instance, you can hire a development team on a five-month project to launch a new product. But what if you want to build or extend your current software development team with fully dedicated developers?

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IBM Services

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A corporate sustainability report is a comprehensive document that outlines a company’s efforts, policies, practices and performance related to social, environmental and economic sustainability. Corporate sustainability reports assess sustainability using three key parameters: environmental, social and governance , often abbreviated as ESG. This blog focuses on the importance of sustainability reference architecture and how it helps companies meet their sustainability goals, especially mee

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Software Risk Management Risk Management Sourcing 78

Everest Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Cloud Services in Insurance The insurance industry has been relatively slow in adopting digital measures due to regulatory constraints and product complexities. However, carriers are embracing the change to become risk mitigators. With the exponential rise in claims costs and unprecedented levels of underwriting losses during these challenging times, the need for value maximization, resource optimization, and achieving agility and scalability has become increasingly urgent.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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IBM Services

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From traditional enterprises to the most innovative startups, organizations are using the public cloud. In fact, ESG Research found that 91% of all applications will eventually be hosted in the public cloud. That much investment has necessitated the FinOps movement , a cloud financial management discipline designed to bring financial accountability to the variable, consumption-based spend model of cloud.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Everest Group proudly participated in three noteworthy global sustainability events in Manhattan this September: Climate Week NYC, the 78 th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78), and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) annual meeting. These events centered around economic inclusion, climate change, health access, biodiversity, and other critical concerns.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

LinkedIn Live From CRM to CXP in Life Sciences: Next-gen Capabilities to Drive CX View the event on LinkedIn, which was delivered live on Thursday, October 26, 2023. As life sciences enterprises focus more closely on delivering exceptional customer experiences, Customer Experience Platforms (CXPs), which help build personalized customer journeys , are replacing the traditional CRM, which has served as a system of records.

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Ivemsa

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Manufacturing in Mexico has prevailed as a leading business strategy, especially over the last few years. Though most are aware of the benefits this opportunity provides, there’s quite a bit of confusion that comes with making the move as well. For decades, many U.S. and other foreign manufacturers have outsourced production to China without owning their own factories or equipment.

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TTEC

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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UnaTerra

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If global expansion is new to you, then often so are many of the terms you might find, and many of the options you have available to choose from. EOR, PEO, staffing agency, contractor, what do they all mean? We know it can be a little bit confusing, but that’s what Cintra Global are here […] The post EOR vs Staffing Agency: What’s the Difference?

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Advertiser: G-P

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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TTEC

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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UnaTerra

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In July 2023, the Ukrainian government passed new legislation shifting the dates of several public holidays. The new arrangements are: Christmas Day will be on December 25th only. January 7th will be a regular working day. The Day of Ukrainian Statehood is moved from July 28th to July 15th. The Day of the Defenders of […] The post Ukraine: Public Holiday Changes appeared first on Cintra Global.

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Microsourcing

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Few industries have a passion for numbers quite like healthcare. While various sectors generate, store and analyze data, hospitals and health services have taken this to the next level in their bid to improve the services they provide. Much of this phenomenon has been inspired by the sheer mass of numbers that the healthcare industry has at its fingertips.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Perficient is always looking for new ways to improve our efficiency and effectiveness. One way we are doing this is by using artificial intelligence (Generative AI) to help us find the most suitable resources to be assigned to any project in need. AI can be used in different ways for our company to find resources. Now, we are developing a tool that can help us with the following tasks: Searching for and identifying potential resources using NLP (Natural Language Processing) that works by brea

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Data Entry Engineering Reduced Costs Efficiency 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Magellan Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2023

There are over a hundred thousand business process outsourcing companies operating worldwide, and among the critical decisions you’ll face is selecting the ideal partner to meet your business’s unique demands. How can you narrow down the searches? Remember, there’s around 10-15% annual growth of BPO companies worldwide , which intensifies the competition for delivering top-notch service quality.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Why is this state management solution named Zustand? “Zustand” is a German word that translates to “state” in English. In the context of programming and software development, “Zustand” is often used in conjunction with “Zustands management,” which translates to “state management.” It refers to the management of the state of an application, typically to keep track of data and user interactions in a web or mobile application.

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Magellan Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Picture this: You have a successful business with a growing customer base who patronize your products and services. But there’s one problem: You receive hundreds of calls, emails, chats, and messages from your customers every day. As much as you want to accommodate them all, you’re overwhelmed and don’t have the time, resources, or expertise to deliver excellent customer service.

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Planergy Software

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What's Planergy? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy.

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Inventory Management Sales Manufacturing Finance 52

Advertiser: G-P

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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Magellan Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Have you heard? 80% of customers believe a company’s experience is as crucial as its goods and services. Nowadays, the connection between companies and their customers is often through a phone call. The call center serves as the guardian of this vital connection. Imagine an outstanding inbound call center that offers unmatched customer service.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Here’s a blog post explaining the SQL Server to Snowflake Migration Conversions Illustrated with Examples: Title: SQL Server to Snowflake migration – Conversions with Examples Readers’ Digest : During one of my project experience, I have had an opportunity to work in MS SQL where I gained valuable knowledge working with the stored procedures.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Learn how the capabilities of VMS functionalities (Vendor Management System) align with the needs and expectations of stakeholders in our upcoming report.

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Marketing Management Service 52

Microsourcing

OCTOBER 26, 2023

MicroSourcing CEO Haidee Enriquez was deeply honored when recently named one of Asia CEO’s 15 Woman Leader of the Year Circle of Excellence awardees.

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MicroSourcing 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

Accounting

Everest Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What are the critical dimensions in total talent dimensions, and how is it beneficial for contingent workforce strategies?

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Marketing Service 59

SIG Speaks

OCTOBER 26, 2023

SIG University Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP) program graduate Prateek Jindal describes how the course helped him and his team increase value from improving their strategic sourcing strategies on down through your category playbook. As a Sourcing Director, I manage Category Playbooks and drive effective sourcing strategies within our organization.

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Everest Group

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Learn what are the benefits of integrating VMS and HCM systems for TTM in our latest report.

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Marketing Service 52

IBM Services

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A recent IDC report — The Business Value of IBM Maximo — that surveyed 9 companies with an average of 8,500 employees, found that after these companies adopted IBM Maximo, it resulted in: a business benefit of approximately USD 14.6 million, on average, per year per organization; 43% less unplanned downtime per year; and USD 8.6 million in total equipment cost avoidances annually.

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Advertiser: G-P

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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Zinnov

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Tightrope walking has nothing on running a business in these volatile times! The world is shifting ever dynamically across technology, regulations, and talent availability, making it all the more critical to de-risk businesses than ever before. From pandemics that cripple world economies to geopolitical tensions that destabilize entire regions, businesses need to be defter, faster, and more agile than ever before.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We recently completed an upgrade project, and one of the notable changes we made was incorporating TinyMCE into its own NuGet package. With the latest version, several adjustments have been made to the implementation process. During the upgrade, we also had to relocate a custom plugin within the editor. Since I referred to various online sources to execute this, I’ve documented the process below.

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Simplr

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Guest Authored by Nicole Dunn, VP of Partner Success Bold statement alert: In the very near future, the best customer service organizations will take an “every interaction is a sales opportunity” mentality. I understand that this idea departs from how most CS organizations operate today. Many service and support leaders may object to the notion that customer service interactions should involve sales motions.

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Raya Contact Center

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The UAE is known as a shopping haven from luxury brands to exclusive items and everything in between. It’s a shopping addict’s dream. Known for having extravagant malls and a thriving fashion scene with Dubai Fashion Week just ending a week ago, it’s no wonder all eyes are on Dubai and the UAE. And with technology taking the forefront in the UAE it’s no surprise that the e-commerce landscape is quite promising.

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E-Commerce Right-Sizing Marketing 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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