The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

iStock/Moon Safari EssilorLuxottica recently announced that its Nuance Audio Glasses smart glasses with hearing aid have gained clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter sales in the United States. This development is accompanied by the achievement of CE marking under the European Unions Medical Devices Regulation, which opens the door for a broader launch in select European markets next year.

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Register on LinkedIn Supplier diversity has evolved beyond its US roots to become a critical element of corporate procurement strategies worldwide, with companies like Google and Microsoft integrating it into their international sourcing strategies. Our upcoming LinkedIn Live session will bring together industry leaders, including Kerry Hallard, CEO of GSA-UK, and Chris Genteel, Founder of Glidelane Consulting and formerly of Google, and Everest Group analysts, to discuss how supplier diversity

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Airswift

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Before the pandemic, "scalability" was just another corporate buzzword. Even businesses that struggled during the 20082009 financial crisis had not truly prioritised workforce scalability. Back then, it often referred to reactive adjustments to market conditions rather than proactive workforce planning.

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

iStock/hapabapa Two indispensable tools, Open AIs ChatGPT and Anthropics Claude, stand out as top AI platforms for global business owners. Heres why.

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

iStock/hapabapa The NBA's global reach has never been stronger, and the annual NBA Paris Games are a crucial part of that expansion. As the league continues to engage fans worldwide, these international events serve as a catalyst for growing the game and strengthening its global presence. According to NBA Senior Vice President and Head of International Strategy Leah MacNab, international games are a "key component of the NBAs year-round efforts to grow the game globally and engage fans around th

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Between 2022-2023, the Information Technology (IT)-BP industry experienced an unprecedented surge in deal activity. Enterprises sought to accelerate transformation across both value creation and cost optimization. The market was buzzing with large deals and, occasionally, mega deals, signaling a period of confidence in large-scale outsourcing. However, this momentum has now slowed.

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Metasource

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Human resource (HR) departments are home to countless documents containing sensitive employee information. Despite this, a recent survey found that 31% of HR professionals dont believe their organizations maintain strong security measures for storing employee data. With 45% of small and midsize businesses still reporting paper-based document management (and 11% reporting having no system at all), its not all that surprising to learn that a lot of HR teams feel they need to improve employee data

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

iStock/Ridofranz Activewear fashion brand Fabletics operates more than 100 stores in the U.S., Canada and Europe, with expansion expected into Mexico in 2025. They are in the process of transforming supply chain to support global expansion. Fabletics is deploying the Blue Yonder SaaS-based supply chain planning suite, including solutions for demand planning, allocation & replenishmen, merchandise financial planning, and size scaling, to help support expansion of its global footprint.

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Register on LinkedIn Quantum computing is shifting from theory to real-world impact. With classical computing hitting its limits and businesses under pressure to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, early preparation and investment in quantum technologies are becoming a top priority. Join us for an interactive session to explore the latest breakthroughs, real-world applications, and practical strategies for navigating the quantum revolution.

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CGS Inc

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

02/10/2025 With new tariffs taking effect, fashion brands face fresh supply chain challenges. Beyond the immediate cost impact, companies must rethink sourcing, strengthen vendor relationships, and embrace digital tools to stay competitive. Paul Magel shares practical strategies to help brands navigate these changes and build more resilient operations.

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Eclaro

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

There is only one way to build a winning team: with the Right People. If the Super Bowl teaches us anything (aside from the fact that RPO can mean Run-Pass Option as well as Recruitment Process Outsourcing ), its that champions dont get to the top by chance.

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

2025 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. "I know of only one duty, and that is to love.

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Register on LinkedIn The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, driven by the growing demand for personalized care, cost efficiency, and digital innovation. As strategic hubs of excellence, GCCs are playing a pivotal role in reshaping healthcare across the four key pillars patient, payer, provider, and pharma. Join industry leaders Murali Krishna, Chief Global Officer & Country Head at Providence GCC, Bharath M, Vice President at Everest Group, Bala Sankaranarayanan, Ex-President & CE

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WebCreek

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Most likely, all the activities that we perform with technology involve a database in this digitized world. Be it for streaming your favorite music, doing shopping, or even sending a simple message; behind your screen, databases run to store and retrieve information for you. Its no surprise then that, according to the US Bureau of […].

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Avasant

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Avasant is proud to announce its inclusion in Vaults prestigious list of the Top Consulting Firms in North America for 2025.

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V-Soft Consulting

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The modern business environment is continuously changing its face of execution aligned to the rapid technological developments. Most of the multinational brands have already flagged innovation and automation with revolutionary technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

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Globalization Partners

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Despite the growing competition, top analysts like NelsonHall, Everest Group, and The IEC Group continue to recognize G-P as the undisputed leader in global employment. Discover why.

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NoonDalton

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Customer service is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and Googles latest innovation, Talk to a Live Representative, is setting a new precedent. This feature streamlines how customers connect with businesses by eliminating frustrating hold times. Instead of waiting endlessly on the phone, customers can let Google do the workholding their place in line and alerting them when a live agent is available.

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Avasant

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Avasant is proud to announce its inclusion in Vaults prestigious list of the Top Consulting Firms in North America for 2025.

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CGS Inc

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

02/10/2025 The latest episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast features a conversation with our own Paul Magel to explore the critical role of digital transformation in supply chain sustainability.

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WebCreek

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Innovation in the software development world is at an all-time buzz, and it promises not to be different in the year 2025. With technologies improving daily, developers need smarter, faster, and more straightforward ways to help them in their work processes. This is where IDEs come into play: Integrated Development Environments are designed to make […].

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The Global Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

iStock/David Johnson What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: This week before Valentine's Day, put your heart health first. Stressed out? Put these skills to work to boost mood and reduce anxiety. Quote of the week: We all want things we can't have. Being a decent human being is accepting that." John Fowles Just a few hours of yoga can greatly reduce stress.

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With political shifts on the horizon, enterprises are questioning whether the focus on sustainability and impact sourcing will decline in 2025. While there may be some impact, these topics will continue to be a priority for organizations. Ankur Verma, Vice President, and Rita Soni, Principal Analyst (Sustainability), explore this alongside Everest Groups key sustainability research priorities for the year ahead, including technology for sustainability, collaboration to create deeper research, an

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Premier BPO

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, themed “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” calls for innovative solutions to global challenges. Among the key themes, the “Investing in People” session highlights the urgency of reskilling and upskilling workforce to meet the demands of an intelligent economy. As technology continues to reshape industries, equipping individuals with future-ready skills is not just an economic priority but a cornerstone of g

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Groove Technology

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

AWS DevOps outsourcing services involve leveraging external expertise to optimize an organization's Amazon Web Services infrastructure using DevOps principles. Groove Technology, a leader in this field, offers comprehensive solutions across Australia, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, combining cloud computing with agile methodologies to accelerate software delivery and enhance operational efficiency.

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Amzur

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Businesses generate vast amounts of data daily, and platforms like NetSuite help manage operations, finances, and customer relationships. However, accessing the right insights quickly isnt always straightforward. Users often spend valuable time navigating complex menus, running multiple reports, or manually extracting data, which slows down decision-making and efficiency.

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Everest Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

At SSOW Europe, Everest Group Partner Rohitashwa Aggarwal and Managing Partner Abhishek Sharma will lead the insightful workshop, A Practical Framework for Creating a Balanced Sourcing Portfolio: Talent/Locations, Cost & Vendor Management. This session will equip GBS and enterprise leaders with data-driven frameworks and strategic insights to build a resilient, future-ready sourcing portfolio.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

SAP Databricks is important because convenient access to governed data to support business initiatives is important. Breaking down silos has been a drumbeat of data professionals since Hadoop, but this SAP <-> Databricks initiative may help to solve one of the more intractable data engineering problems out there. SAP has a large, critical data footprint in many large enterprises.

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Groove Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of mobile app design, UI/UX trends are reshaping the user experience, driven by changing preferences, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. Mastering these trends is key to creating engaging and competitive apps in todays digital ecosystem. The concept of Run has become prominent in this space, emphasizing optimization of app performance and speed.

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Intelligent Management Inc.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

We are living in times where many things seem to be turned upside down. What seemed unthinkable until recently is taking place, even beyond our imagination. What about the way we manage organizations? The traditional hierarchical model persists throughout the world. While it may be effective in certain environments such as the military, it is clear that a top-down structure places precise limits on what an organization can achieve.

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