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How To Avoid The 8 Most Common MSP Mistakes

31 West

In the present crowded MSP market , businesses experience more competition than ever. So, service providers must ensure that they can avoid any typical mistakes, and offer the best services to the client. In this post, we will discuss the most common MSP mistakes. These points will help MSP businesses to avoid making those errors and enhance their sales and revenue.

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The Future Of Manufacturing

Forrester Digital Transformation

In volatile market conditions, manufacturers must become quicker, smarter, and greener to survive. The transformation of traditional — often conservative — manufacturing firms involves more than just making existing physical processes more efficient. Business and technology leaders increasingly work together to build future fit organizations that are adaptive, creative, and resilient, unlocking more sustainable and […].

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Building a Sovereign and Sustainable Cloud: How are European Organisations Evolving? | Webinar

Everest Group

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR. Building a Sovereign and Sustainable Cloud: How are European Organisations Evolving? Europe and the UK (among other major markets) are increasingly looking at the sovereignty and environmental sustainability of their cloud transformations. Sovereign cloud initiatives have been accelerated by cybersecurity concerns from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing programs such as GAIA-X and Cloud de confiance in France, while sustainability and the carbon footprint of digital t

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Natural Language Search. Is It The Future?

Perficient Digital Transformation

What do your customers crave from your brand? It’s simple – Personalization. The Next in Personalization 2021 Report from McKinsey reveals that personalization matters more now than ever with 71% of consumers expecting companies to deliver personalized experiences. One way you can demonstrate customer intimacy and personalization is with search.

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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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Today in Global Small Business: Global Ocean Freighters Want to Take On Flying Goods Next

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Tryaging What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The state of shipping includes ocean freighters wanting to fly their goods, too. Why having a global TMS is critical to a supply chain transformation. Quote of the week: “I never predict freight rates; nobody can do that.”— Søren Skou Go carbon neutral on Passport Shipping for 12 months.

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Did Our Predictions For 2022 Come True?

Forrester Digital Transformation

We made bold predictions for 2022. We weighed in on edge computing, CX, B2B marketing, cybersecurity, and more. Discover which predictions came true and which ones missed the mark as we prepare for Predictions 2023.

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10 Biggest Challenges For Managed Service Providers

31 West

In the present market trend, MSP businesses are experiencing more competition than ever. So, service providers must ensure that they meet all the modern-day standards to offer the best services to the client. Likewise, it requires special priority to address the challenges for managed service providers. We can notice a massive transformation in business processes these days.

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Is the Golden Age of Globalization Over?

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/lena_serditova “The golden age of globalization that we experienced in the last 30 years since the end of the Cold War has ended clearly and we are entering a new era, a new era that will be marked by greater geopolitical contestation,” said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. Agree? Disagree? Learn more.

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Can B2B CMOs Save The Planet Too?

Forrester Digital Transformation

Patagonia made headlines recently when founder Yvon Chouinard transferred ownership of the company to its nonprofit, Holdfast Collective, and its trust, Patagonia Purpose Trust, as a commitment to living its purpose to “save our home planet.” A company valued at $3 billion with profits estimated at $100 million annually, Patagonia was built on the principles […].

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Expanded Retail IoT Solutions: A Revolution in Technology

Groove Technology

While the epidemic took a toll on transportation and logistics, the retail sector held up as an evergreen sector. Customers are always purchasing, whether online or off. This is a significant factor. However, people’s propensity for internet shopping has seen massive growth in recent years. Retailers are rushing to use technology like AR and VR in the retail industry.

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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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Web3 beyond the hype

McKinsey and Company

While buffeted by the recent market downturn and bankruptcies, digital assets and the technologies underlying them still have the potential to transform business models across sectors.

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Women Entrepreneurs Are On the Rise Globally

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Prostock-Studio Chicago-based nonprofit Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global® knows this better than any organization on the planet: Women entrepreneurs are on the rise globally. But did you know the following? Historically, Africa has led the world in terms of numbers of women business owners , with countries like Uganda and Ghana – leading the way.

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Apply Critical Thinking And Culture To Reduce Insider Risk

Forrester Digital Transformation

Learn how to reduce the three most common types of insider threats in this Security & Risk event preview.

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Industry 5.0: The next paradigm shift in Manufacturing

Zinnov

By Rajat Kohli, Partner, Zinnov; Atul Srivastava, Engagement Manager, Zinnov; Chitvan Varshneya, Consultant, Zinnov. Humans have undergone a drastic evolution, our existence has transformed every century and down each generation. One of the most significant shifts was when manual workmanship and craft traversed into automated processes. The present-day version of these processes has taken the avatar of the automated manufacturing sector by running agile factories and building smart warehouse sys

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. So what’s working now? What should your plans for 2023 include? By researching the supply chain challenges and solutions that businesses – especially small and midsize businesses – are currently experiencing, we’ve learned what’s working and what’s not.

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NIO unlocks its potential through standout user operations

McKinsey and Company

McKinsey sits with NIO’s president to discuss the logic behind its approach, its input–output economics, and the implications for the industry.

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Say "Hello" to a New Way to Heal. and Export: Featuring Cast21(wegginar® 9/28/22)

The Global Small Business Blog

©2022 Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®. All rights reserved. Did you know? International sales may actually be easier than domestic sales? How to use your local, regional, federal and industry resources to assist you with international expansion efforts? Who to call when it comes to export credit? All of the above and more will be addressed by two rock stars who will be presenting a wegginar® tomorrow entitled, "Say “Hello” to a New Way to Heal… and Export: Featuring Cast21," 9/28 at 11AM CT (fr

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Meet The New Analyst Covering Digital Business & Strategy: William Dahlgren

Forrester Digital Transformation

New analyst joins Forrester's Stockholm office to cover Digital Business & Strategy (DB&S) and focus on topics such as digital strategy and metrics across industries.

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30 questions to ask your outsourcing provider | MicroSourcing

Microsourcing

There is a lot to like about outsourcing. From increasing efficiencies and easing pressure on in-house employees to saving money via reduced labor costs, there is a reason that countless organizations embrace the chance to partner with offshore providers that are in the business of helping other businesses succeed. The global outsourcing market is tipped to be worth $620 billion by 2032 and that would not happen without a lot of companies being engaged in positive partnerships.

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Building A Superstar Global Workforce: What We Aren’t Talking About Enough

Companies are turning inclusive by breaking conventional hiring practices and expanding their talent pools. But there are important questions that still are not being addressed. Read this eBook to understand how taking the following seriously can help you build a superstar global workforce: The importance of the new-age manager. Maintaining social capital.

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Economic conditions outlook, September 2022

McKinsey and Company

In stormy weather, survey respondents maintain realism about the global economy. While geopolitical conflicts and inflation remain top of mind, concerns about energy volatility predominate in Europe.

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Raya CX Named an Aspirant in Everest Group’s CXM PEAK Matrix® EMEA 2022

Raya Contact Center

Recognized by the Everest Group for the 2nd consecutive year. RAYA CX gained a higher position in the Aspirant category in Everest Group’s 2022 Customer Experience Management (CXM) PEAK Matrix® Assessment. Securing a place in the Aspirants category of this significant EMEA assessment for the second year in a row further solidifies our place as a rising global CX provider.

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US Consumer Privacy Attitudes In 2022

Forrester Digital Transformation

Collecting data without infringing on consumers’ privacy and ultimately sacrificing their loyalty and trust is a new marketing imperative. Marketers must avoid regulatory fines and reputational damages and lead the conversation on consumer privacy. Data deprecation, new privacy laws, and the cookiepocalypse are coming. You’re now past the time to revise your approach to data […].

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How to Avoid Remote Payroll Management Mistakes

Globalization Partners

Remote work has taken over the global workforce — and it’s not going anywhere. In fact, 25 percent of all professional jobs in North America are expected to be remote by the end of this year, and remote opportunities are similarly expected to continue to increase across the globe throughout 2023. Remote work opened the opportunity for companies to hire the most qualified professionals anywhere in the world , without the need to move them to a centralized office.

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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 better way to build a brand: The community flywheel

McKinsey and Company

Today’s fastest-growing brands participate in digital communities to earn engagement and loyalty—and do so with high returns and low risk by harnessing agile test and learn.

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Valtteri Bottas discusses F1’s rise, his new team and partnering with Hyland

Hyland

Hello, friends of Hyland. Before we talk about racing, technology and coffee — two of these things are less dangerous than the other (though I can make a mean espresso) — I want to introduce myself. You might know me from Formula One, where I’ve spent the past 10 years as a driver with Williams, Mercedes and Alfa Romeo F1 ® Team ORLEN. I joined Alfa Romeo F1 ® Team ORLEN after the 2021 season.

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Introducing The 2022 End-Of-Year Holidays Blog Prep Series

Forrester Digital Transformation

Holiday planning is already well underway, and now it’s all about executing on marketing plans, site adjustments, and other finishing touches online and in-store. Read our insights to help you prep for the 2022 season!

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How Does Artificial Intelligence Advance Business Process Management?

V-Soft Consulting

Artificial Intelligence in modern business is ubiquitous, and enterprises are using technology to simplify workflows and improve overall productivity. AI is not limited and it has been helping businesses automate workflows and improve business process management. Let’s learn how AI can transform business operations.

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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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Sustainability in packaging: Five key levers for significant impact

McKinsey and Company

Our survey reveals a strong commitment to sustainability in packaging, but few organizations are on track to meet these goals. We suggest five levers to get companies back on track.

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Defining the ‘New Normal’ in Workplace Terminology

Velocity Global

Flexible. Remote. Hybrid. Virtual. Over the last three years, our vocabulary around work has expanded considerably and accelerated at an unprecedented rate. The pandemic was the precursor of the first—but likely not the last—major global paradigm shift in work culture as we became a perpetually online society. Now that we recruit on the web, search for jobs online, and even interview virtually, we find ourselves struggling through a collective effort to reach a consensus on the words we use to d

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In The Mature WAF Market, Product Offerings Continue To Expand

Forrester Digital Transformation

At first glance, the web application firewall (WAF) market — populated by long time vendors with robust partner programs, extensive supporting services, and a slew of customer engagement opportunities — may seem like a space that has topped out. However, changes in how organizations develop and deploy applications — more hybrid cloud, more APIs, more […].

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Shifting Your Focus from Cost to Throughput is How You Can Thrive – a Systemic Approach Part 15

Intelligent Management Inc.

In the previous posts in this series, we looked at how to build and manage an organization as a system to radically improve performance and compete in today’s complex, non-linear global business environment. This is what the Decalogue methodology was designed to do. So what happens when the company achieves a much higher level of performance but we have more capacity than we are able to sell?

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A Deep Dive Into Supply Chain Strategy: Why Yours Isn't Working

Speaker: Michelle Meyer, Founder and CEO of MatterProviders

Michelle Meyer is the Founder and CEO of MatterProviders, and a supply chain professional of over 30 years. Fortunately, she's here to walk you through the future of supply chain strategy and why your current approach is probably not working. In this exclusive webinar, she will explore ways to develop and perfect your new, innovative supply chain design in this post-pandemic era of economic uncertainty.