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How Synthetic Data Can Solve for Some of the Privacy Pitfalls of AI

3Pillar Global

As ChatGPT becomes a household topic and AI integrates into nearly every industry, organizations are looking to maximize the benefits of one of the greatest technological innovations of the millennium. They aim to avoid missing out on any benefits while mitigating risks and managing obstacles. Data is critical for AI models and applications but real-world data may not always be accessible, feasible, or prudent depending on the use case.

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China vs. Mexico Manufacturing: Exploring What the Future Holds

Ivemsa

Emerging technologies and shifts in trade relations between countries continually impact global manufacturing. Historically, U.S. manufacturers have chosen Mexico and/or China as their preferred international destinations for production to save on costs. However, as U.S. and China trade relations have soured, and new incentives for manufacturing in Mexico have been established, it’s important to evaluate which location is most viable for the future, and how shelter services in Mexico play a part

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Setting Up Overseas Special Zones in Taiwan

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/Sean3810 The Taiwanese government should play an active role in Taiwanese small-and-medium enterprises' (SME) international expansion, possibly through "overseas special zones," Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Jyh-huei has said. Kuo said he envisions a special arrangement designed by the government to help Taiwanese SMEs that do not have the same kind of resources and bargaining power of industry giants such as TSMC and GlobalWafers Co., gain a foothold overseas.

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Questions to Ask When Selecting a Master's Program in International Business and Trade

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/smolaw11 The Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade (Hinrich Foundation Guide – requires completing a short form) is a comprehensive resource to assist students and professionals to identify the right master’s program to accelerate their careers in global trade. Here are key questions to ask to evaluate master's programs in international business and trade.

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Why Equity-Driven Talent Strategies Are The Competitive Advantage You Need

Speaker: Anise Wiley-Little

In today’s rapidly shifting workplace landscape, this presentation explores how Human Resources professionals can lead the transformation toward inclusive, equity-centered practices that don’t just align with organizational values but drive innovation, retention, and long-term profitability. Framed through the concept of the economics of belonging, we’ll examine how inclusive design across hiring, development, and leadership pipelines creates measurable value for both for-profit and nonprofit or

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Strategies for ensuring data security in eCommerce

Microsourcing

There is a lot to like about running an eCommerce business. Low overheads, unrestricted opening hours and the potential for a global customer base are just a few of the features that make the online world attractive for entrepreneurs. For all those benefits though, there is one factor that is increasingly causing headaches for eCommerce ventures of all shapes and sizes – data security breaches.

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Generative AI Adoption Maturity Among Digital Workplace Services Providers | Market Insights™

Everest Group

In this report, we provide an overview of the digital workplace market, highlighting key business objectives and challenges, and gen AI’s impact on addressing these issues.

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Removing Obstacles That Prevent Small Firms From Seizing Global Opportunities

The Global Small Business Blog

©iStock/AndreyPopov The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed its SME Export task force – a transformative blueprint designed to remove the obstacles that prevent small firms from seizing global opportunities. Despite their agility, only 10 percent of small firms trade internationally. Imagine economic growth if we could double that figure.

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Top Customer Service Tools To Level Up Your Customer Support Experience

31 West

We’re in such a technologically advanced landscape in the business world, that providing a good level of customer service is more important than ever before. Customers are used to receiving excellent service because luxury providers and high-touch services are the norm – meaning that customer expectations are bigger than in the past. Digital communication has been a factor in the increase in customers’ expectations of businesses – and that is due to the fact that AI and other digital technologie

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What’s Next in Financial Services? Driving Transformation Through Sourcing, Technology, and Operations | Webinar

Everest Group

Live Webinar What’s Next in Financial Services? Driving Transformation Through Sourcing, Technology, and Operations July 23, 2024 | 8 a.m. PT | 10 a.m. CDT | 11 a.m. EDT | 4 p.m. BST | 8:30 p.m. IST The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) industry is undergoing major business and IT transformations amid current challenging macroeconomic, geopolitical, and regulatory environments.

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Transformative UK events & summits to accelerate your 2025 growth

Redial

Just returned from my first trip to London and my first-ever conference! Elder and I had the opportunity to attend the CX Retail Conference last week. The purpose of our trip was to introduce Redial BPO at the CX Retail meetup and to the UK market. After two days of networking, we were thrilled to meet industry leaders interested in learning more about Redial BPO and how we are helping our current clients succeed.

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AI in HR: 20+ Prompts to Use Now

AI is reshaping the business landscape, including HR. This guide is designed to help you understand and implement AI effectively for tangible benefits and a more strategic approach. Learn how to: Automate routine tasks Boost data insights Enhance employee experiences Drive HR’s strategic value Download the guide today!

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The Cars We Drive

The Global Small Business Blog

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "The cars we drive say a lot about us.

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Boosting Customer Experience (CX): Why Nearshoring is the New Frontier

Premier BPO

The competitive advantage through which brands try to differentiate themselves from the other brands in the market is the delivery of exceptional customer experience (CX) that promises to meet customer expectations in this rapidly evolving market. Customers are likely to shun brands that cannot offer fast and frictionless personalized experiences that can cater to the demand for 24/7 omnichannel experiences.

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Managing the GBS Hybrid Resourcing Model – Break Free from Habit or Fall Behind | Blog

Everest Group

Global Business Services (GBS) must evolve and, as the iconic Queen song references, “break free,” from outdated practices. This blog explores how GBS organizations should move beyond their comfort zones when it comes to managing hybrid models, finding a balance for in-house and outsourced resources. Since the inception of Global Business Services (GBS) almost two decades ago, enterprises have been experimenting with its resourcing model—whether to perform the work with their own res

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The UK Experience – Events and Summits

Redial

Just returned from my first trip to London and my first-ever conference! Elder and I had the opportunity to attend the CX Retail Conference last week. The purpose of our trip was to introduce Redial BPO at the CX Retail meetup and to the UK market. After two days of networking, we were thrilled to meet industry leaders interested in learning more about Redial BPO and how we are helping our current clients succeed.

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The AI Productivity Shift: Whats Working & Whats Next

85% of teams are using AI, but only 27% report clear productivity gains. Why? Because most are still stuck in surface-level adoption. In this expert panel, top voices in workplace strategy and remote innovation—Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Phil Kirschner, Nadia Harris, and Eryn Peters—reveal how leading teams are cutting digital noise, training AI to fit their workflows, and building cultures that embrace change.

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Effective Strategies For Improving E-commerce Customer Service

31 West

In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, providing exceptional customer service is not just a nicety but a necessity. Businesses are constantly searching for ways to enhance the customer experience, streamline operations, and build lasting relationships with their clientele. One effective solution that has gained traction is the implementation of advanced technologies like Bluedot AI, which can improve customer service through chatbots and automated support systems, recording and summarizin

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The Curse of Perfection – Toil and Trouble

Perficient Digital Transformation

“Double, double toil and trouble,” is a line repeated by the witches in Macbeth as they lay out the ominous prophecies of greatness and dire consequences for the titular character. Macbeth’s ambition envisions a perfect ending though desperate actions and moral weakness ruin it. So too are the misguided actions in pursuit of perfection which can set expectations and pressure that lead to unwanted results.

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Unlocking the Value of Third-party Risk Management | Blog

Everest Group

Organizations are increasingly relying on third parties for various functions to cut costs and leverage external expertise, which can introduce significant security risks. This blog explores how effective third-party risk management (TPRM) is crucial for identifying, analyzing, and controlling these risks, ensuring protection against potential breaches and vulnerabilities.

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Looking for Gold Medalists on Your Team? Here’s How to Spot Them

Eclaro

The Games of the 2024 Olympics have begun, and that “all the world’s a stage” adage has rarely felt more apt. But these are not merely players. These are the best-of-the-best we’re watching, striving for excellence, competing at the highest level, putting it all on the line in the pursuit of individual achievement but also for something larger than themselves….

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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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The Impact of Low-Code and AI in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Education

Amzur

In today’s rapidly advancing healthcare landscape, effective patient education stands as a cornerstone for improving health outcomes and empowering individuals to manage their well-being proactively. Despite this importance, a significant number of patients—ranging from 50% to 70%—leave medical consultations without fully comprehending their health conditions.

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The True Cost of Neglecting Quality Assurance: Lessons from Recent Tech Failures

Perficient Digital Transformation

The Importance of Quality Assurance in Software Development The pressure to deliver software quickly and cost-effectively is among the highest priorities of business leaders. However, recent high-profile tech failures serve as stark reminders of the critical importance of robust Quality Assurance (QA) practices. As a leader in digital consulting, we recognize that cutting corners on testing can lead to far-reaching consequences that extend well beyond temporary service disruptions.

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Shaping the Future-Ready Workforce in Gccs: A Critical Component of Future-Proofing | Blog

Everest Group

Enterprises today must prioritize building and scaling next-generation products, platforms, and services to stay competitive. This blog explores how Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are helping to navigate these challenges by fostering a future-ready workforce through innovative learning strategies, modernized job architectures, and advanced technology solutions.

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Balancing Privacy and Progress: Leveraging Synthetic Data for Business Success

3Pillar Global

As ChatGPT becomes a household topic and AI integrates into nearly every industry, organizations are looking to maximize the benefits of one of the greatest technological innovations of the millennium. They aim to avoid missing out on any benefits while mitigating risks and managing obstacles. Data is critical for AI models and applications but real-world data may not always be accessible, feasible, or prudent depending on the use case.

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Is Your Background Screening Policy Built For 2025? What HR Leaders Need To Know Now

Speaker: Liz Charron

From evolving legislation to shifting workforce expectations, background screening is undergoing major transformation, and HR is in the driver’s seat. With new compliance requirements and growing scrutiny, today’s HR leaders must build programs that are not only audit-ready but outcome-driven. HR Management and Employee Relations Expert, Liz Charron, will delve into how HR teams can navigate the latest legal changes, connect screening to workforce ROI, and embed these practices into the very fab

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Crowdstrike Outage: Importance of Rigorous Testing in Cloud Environments

Amzur

The recent global IT outage triggered by a faulty Crowdstrike update serves as a stark reminder of the interconnectedness and fragility of modern IT infrastructure. The incident exposed vulnerabilities in two critical areas: vendor reliance and the risks associated with untested software updates. Businesses have become increasingly dependent on a limited number of technology providers for critical functions.

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Celebrating Amarender Peddamalku’s Second Microsoft MVP Award

Perficient Digital Transformation

Perficient is thrilled to announce that Amarender Peddamalku has been awarded the prestigious “Most Valuable Professional” (MVP) status in Business Applications by Microsoft for the second time. This achievement is especially significant, highlighting his continued excellence and commitment to the Microsoft community. Amarender Peddamalku serves as the Microsoft Modern Work practice lead and digital transformation leader at Perficient.

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Experience Management: Unlocking Value in Finance Transformation | LinkedIn Live

Everest Group

LinkedIn Live Experience Management: Unlocking Value in Finance Transformation August 23, 2024 Join Everest Group Partner Shirley Hung and other distinguished panelists on an upcoming LinkedIn Live as they discuss ways to unlock the potential of experience management in finance.

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Tackling the bottom line: strategies for streamlining healthcare operations

Microsourcing

For more than 120 years, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has been a leading advocate for all types of hospitals, healthcare networks and their patients and employees 1. From legislative and regulatory debates to judicial matters, it has led the way in ensuring its members’ needs are not only heard but addressed. This includes the compilation of its annual Costs of Caring report 2 and the 2024 edition has once again highlighted the significant financial pressures facing healthcare provide

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HR in 2026: Insights & Best Practices

Get Paycor’s guide, based on a survey of 3,000+ professionals, and learn why successful companies are: Almost 80% more likely to identify top talent through formal systems 40% more likely to protect managers’ time spent on coaching 83% more likely to plan to upskill their teams and more!

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Embracing Global Expansion: The Strategic Edge of an Employer of Record (EOR)

Globalization Partners

As we explore in the 2024 Global Growth Guide, navigating the path to global growth requires careful planning and alignment by executives and key stakeholders. Without a unified approach, even the most promising expansion plans can falter, making the role of an Employer of Record (EOR) invaluable.

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UX in Universal Design Series: Key Principles for Physical Disabilities in Health Systems – 1

Perficient Digital Transformation

Welcome to the new series on Usability and Experience (UX) in Universal Design! In this series, we will delve into the key principles that ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all users. Our first installment focuses on the essential usability and UX principles for individuals with physical disabilities. By understanding and implementing these principles, designers and developers can create environments, products, and services that are not only functional but also enjoyable for everyone, reg

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Embedding AI into Enterprise DNA | Webinar

Everest Group

Webinar Embedding AI into Enterprise DNA July 24, 2024 9:00 AM PT | 12 PM ET Catch Everest Group Managing Partner Chirajeet Sengupta in this upcoming webinar in which a panel of experts will join him to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to serve as a sustainable, scalable solution to the persistent problem of stagnant labor productivity.

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AdMonsters Publisher Forum Boston

SEBPO

AdMonsters Publisher Forum Boston Total 0 0 0 0 AUGUST 4-6, 2024 Boston, MA AdMonsters Publisher Forum 2024 You’re a publishing or media executive headed to Boston for the AdMonsters Publisher Forum. You’ve invested the time and resources booking your flight, your hotel, and your tickets. But what’s the true ROI? Perhaps you’ll make some great connections, listen to some fantastic speakers , and pick up some valued new insights for yourself and your team.

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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.