Sat.Dec 02, 2023 - Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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Software Development Nearshore to Romania: 4 Strategic Advantages

Wirtek

You know time is money if you are in the software development business. The sooner you can get a product to market, the better. But what if your in-house team is loaded with other projects and needs help in getting the job done? That's where nearshoring comes in.

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A Recalculation of Globalization

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Gerard1610 The current interconnected global economic system just isn't working, some economists say. They are calling for a recalculation of globalization, and what it means to be wealthy, independent, and secure. Globalization has had a rough time lately. Worldwide, just-in-time supply chains suffered under stiff tariffs. COVID-19 shutdowns and travel restrictions caused further distress.

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Outsourced Accounting Services vs. In-House [Pros and Cons]

Intugo

Outsourced Accounting Services vs. In-House [Pros and Cons] Effective accounting is essential for the smooth functioning of any successful business. It serves as the backbone of operations, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, analyzed, and reported. The significance of sound accounting practices cannot be overstated, as they enable businesses to make informed decisions, maintain compliance, and foster overall financial health.

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How clean tech businesses can master global hiring & remote work management

Airswift

Source: Menara Grafis/Shutterstock The global hiring market Global mobility is reshaping the business landscape and employee life. Expanding into new markets offers exciting prospects but also presents challenges. Navigating these complexities is crucial as hiring, managing, and collaborating across borders becomes increasingly vital.

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The AI Productivity Shift: How 3,000 Pros And 140K Users Are Transforming Work

Hubstaff’s new report, The AI Productivity Shift, highlights how 3,000+ professionals and 140,000+ users are transforming the way they work with AI. Adoption is high—85% are using AI—and the potential is just beginning. Teams that integrate AI into daily workflows report 77% faster task completion, 70% improved focus, and stronger results across the board.

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Data center consolidation: Strategy and best practices

IBM Services

The modern pace of data creation is staggering. The average organization produces data constantly—perhaps even continuously—and soon it’s investing in servers to provide ample storage for that information. In time, and probably sooner than expected, the organization accrues more data and outgrows that server, so it invests in multiple servers.

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Moving From the 'Take-Make-Use-Waste' Model to an Efficient Circular Economy

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Chavapong Prateep Na Thalan g The circular economy is pivotal for achieving climate and sustainable development goals and must be included in the COP28 outcomes. With this paper , International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), on behalf of the global business community, underscores the importance to move from the 'take-make-use-waste' model to a sustainable, resource-efficient circular economy.

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Capturing the full value of generative AI in banking

McKinsey & Company

Setting up gen AI pilots is easy; scaling them to capture material value is hard. A recipe for success is emerging.

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Get your IT team battle-ready for the next holiday rush 

IBM Services

Last year, almost 200 million people shopped on Black Friday. Online alone, they spent more than $9 billion. This holiday season, shoppers are ready to shop again and they’re prepared to spend even more. Are your IT systems ready to handle any spikes and keep everyone jolly? Or are you worried that incidents—finicky apps, slow page loads or even downtime— might ruin the holiday spirit along with your bottom line?

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Today in Global Small Business: Navigating Global Divergencies

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/bagotaj What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Navigating global divergencies. Global growth to slow in 2024. Banks predict slower growth for global economy in 2024. Quote of the week: "Only those who will risk going too far can find out how far one can go." – T.S. Eliot Prepare for stalling or divergent global growth in 2024.

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Promoting Advanced Technologies at COP28 Can Propel Immediate Energy Optimization Action | Blog

Everest Group

As nations gather at COP28, prioritizing technology-driven optimization can pave the way for sustainable energy progression. Explore how advanced energy monitoring and optimization technologies can help enterprises transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Note, this blog is part of Everest Group’s continued coverage of COP28. For our analysis of the first two days of the United Nations Climate Change conference, see the prior posting.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.

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Unlocking the potential of generative AI: Three key questions for government agencies

McKinsey & Company

Government organizations may seek to jump on the gen AI bandwagon, but the technology’s complexities could sideline their efforts. Our framework addresses some critical implementation questions.

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Bypassing the PowerShell File Import Issue

Perficient Digital Transformation

PowerShell proves highly useful in automating processes and managing various aspects of Sitecore. However, we faced difficulties when we encountered issues while importing files by using PowerShell Script. In this article we will discuss the file import issue which we encountered during a task in one of our projects. We encountered a scenario where we required to import data from an ‘Excel’ or ‘CSV’ file into ‘Sitecore’ We developed a PowerShell script to read

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Reskilling your workforce in the time of AI

IBM Services

As the adoption of AI and other technologies continues to expand, it will transform how we perform work with the potential to disrupt 83 million jobs globally and create 69 million new roles by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum. Like other groundbreaking technologies before it, the evolution of AI will create opportunities for new industries, new jobs and new approaches to existing ones.

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How to Navigate the Huge Price Uplift of Microsoft 365 Copilot: Software Contract Negotiation Tips for Enterprises | Blog

Everest Group

Microsoft’s recent rollout of its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled productivity tool Microsoft 365 Copilot for enterprise customers has generated a lot of buzz. Its steep US$30 monthly charge per user has ignited debate about how its cost will impact IT spend, the Return on Investment (ROI), and the expected benefits for employees. Continue reading for recommendations on successful software contract negotiation for Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How generative AI can boost consumer marketing

McKinsey & Company

From automating processes and powering hyperpersonalization to permanently altering the idea generation process, generative AI is poised to be a catalyst for a new age of marketing capabilities.

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Exploring Selenium 4: Dive into the Actions API

Perficient Digital Transformation

Selenium 4, the latest iteration of the Selenium WebDriver, introduces several enhancements to streamline web automation. One notable improvement is the revamped Actions API. This low-level interface provides virtualized device input actions to the web browser, offering granular control over keyboard, mouse, pen, touch devices, and even scroll wheel interactions.

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Team Aviso Broking: Seamless Support and Synergy Shines Through

AS White Global

This exceptional team from ASW Malaysia has been recognised for their unparalleled support services for our client partner Aviso Broking. Their teamwork is rooted in a culture of open communication, trust, adaptability, and respect. Learn more about what motivates them and how they deal with the challenges that come their way. Team members: Reena Kaur Jasvinderpal Singh – Admin Support Manager Norekanadirah (Nat) Abdul Rahman – Broking Administration Support Elya George – Broki

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A Comprehensive Approach to Meeting the Talent Demands of Sustainability Services | Blog

Everest Group

As the sustainability sector rapidly expands, the demand for skilled professionals is soaring. Read on to learn about the skill requirements needed in the sustainability service market and how to bridge the talent gap. In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable surge in awareness regarding environmental responsibility and sustainability. This shift in mindset has fueled the growth of the sustainability services market as organizations increasingly recognize the need to adopt eco-frien

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Case Study: How Adding an Internship Program Takes Nearshoring to The Next Level

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.

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Future-proofing health systems for climate risks and pandemics

McKinsey & Company

Climate change and infectious-health risks are threatening health systems across the globe. High-impact investments that address these risks concurrently could also help build resilient health systems.

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Exploring Selenium 4 Actions API: Part 2

Perficient Digital Transformation

Welcome back to our exploration of Selenium 4’s Actions API. In this second part, we’ll delve into advanced techniques and real-world applications of the enhanced Actions API. The focus will be on mouse actions, including click and release, alternate button clicks, double-clicking, moving to elements, and drag-and-drop functionalities. Additionally, we’ll provide insights into when to leverage these advanced actions and their impact on test automation.

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Incremental vs. Game-Changing Innovation with Generative AI in Information Services

3Pillar Global

According to a recent Gartner report, generative AI falls into two categories : everyday and game-changing: Everyday AI focuses on improving productivity, enabling workers to perform existing tasks faster and more efficiently. This is the primary area of investment for most businesses, and it drives incremental improvement along the margins. Game-changing AI focuses on creativity.

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Life Sciences Next-generation CEP Selection Criteria | Market Insightsâ„¢

Everest Group

Understand the criteria for selecting life science next-generation customer engagement platforms thorugh Everest Group's latest report.

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No Excuses: The Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team

Unlock the full potential of your remote team with Hubstaff’s Definitive Guide to Managing a Remote Team. Learn actionable strategies to build, lead, and optimize a high-performing distributed workforce. In it, you’ll learn: Proven strategies for hiring top remote talent and building a cohesive team Best practices for overcoming common remote work challenges, including communication and time management How to foster accountability and productivity with effective systems and tools Techniques for

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An update on European consumer sentiment: Uncertainty lingers

McKinsey & Company

Consumer confidence was mixed across the region as geopolitical concerns and price increases weighed on shoppers. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team.

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Retailers can tap into generative AI to enhance support for customers and employees

IBM Services

As the retail industry witnesses a shift towards a more digital, on-demand consumer base, AI is becoming the secret weapon for retailers to better understand and cater to this evolving consumer behavior. With the rise of highly personalized online shopping, direct-to-consumer models, and delivery services, generative AI can help retailers further unlock a host of benefits that can improve customer care, talent transformation and the performance of their applications.

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A full guide to creating a multi-language sites with Sitecore XM Cloud and Next.js

Perficient Digital Transformation

Historically, it was quite challenging to add custom languages to the sitecore, as it was dependent on the cultures registered in the.net framework on the OS level. Of course, there were a few workarounds like registering the custom culture on Windows, but it only added other challenges for scenarios such as having more than one Content Delivery Server.

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Key Objectives to Increase the Effectiveness of Category Management | Market Insightsâ„¢

Everest Group

Discover the focal points and primary goals for enhancing the efficiency of category management according to the latest report from Everest Group.

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How to Set Better OKRs and Drive Results

Before you can achieve success, you have to define it. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) give you the framework to do just that. Paycor’s free guide includes a step-by-step process leaders can use to work toward – and achieve – their loftiest business goals.

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Why do organizations have COOs?

McKinsey & Company

The operations lead is the counterweight to the external-facing CEO, building organizational resilience and employee empowerment.

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How financial institutions can deliver value from investment in digital operational resilience

IBM Services

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a landmark piece of legislation in the European Union (EU) that is designed to help fortify the operational resilience of the financial sector, making it fit for purpose in the digital age. DORA has several objectives, including to comprehensively address information and communications technology (ICT) risk management in the financial services sector and harmonize the ICT risk management regulations that already exist in individual EU member state

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The Hackett Group Launches Ai XPLR: A Pioneering Gen AI Readiness and Opportunity Assessment

The Hackett Group

Provides the Ability to Define the Value Realization Impact from Gen AI Strategies Miami, FL – December 7, 2023 – The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading benchmarking, executive advisory and strategic consultancy, has launched Ai XPLR , a readiness and opportunity assessment that leverages the extensive proprietary benchmark database of The Hackett Group ® to enable companies to quickly and comprehensively identify opportunities to harness artificial intelligence (AI) across key busin

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Providers Need to Assist Carriers with Value Realization and Governance Mandates as They Move to Cloud | Market Insightsâ„¢

Everest Group

Learn how providers help carriers achieve value and governance in move to cloud transition per Everest Group's latest report.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!