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Time to move: Sporting goods 2024

McKinsey & Company

Many sporting goods executives are looking to 2024 with more optimism. But in the year ahead, they will need to adapt to shifting consumer preferences, revisit planning practices, embrace ecosystems, and take action on sustainability.

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What Is Excise Tax? All You Need to Know for Tax Season

inDinero

In contrast to sales tax, levied on nearly everything and paid directly by the consumer, excise tax is applied only to certain goods and is paid by the merchant. Although entrepreneurs prefer to focus on generating revenue, excise tax is one of the many details business owners must understand to run a successful operation. In this article, we’ll answer the question “What is excise tax?

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How does data deduplication work?

IBM Services

Recent years have witnessed an explosion in the proliferation of self-storage units. These large, warehouse units have sprung up nationally as a booming industry because of one reason—the average person now has more possessions than they know what to do with. The same basic situation also plagues the world of IT. We’re in the midst of an explosion of data.

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves – Why Transparency is Key

Perficient Digital Transformation

We like being lied to. If you don’t believe that, then you’re not being honest with yourself! In this article I’ll cover some of the common self-deceptions, biases, and societal pleasantries we entertain. Then, I’ll cover why transparency, even when uncomfortable, is always the better option. Self-Deception: We Lie to Ourselves From ancient society working out tedious and sometimes harmful ways to look more attractive, to the carefully curated social media accounts and “virtue signaling” of toda

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Future-Proof Your Talent Pipeline

Get ready for the future of business. As HR navigates an ongoing labor shortage, leaders need stronger, more adaptable recruiting strategies. Do you have the tools you need to build a talent pipeline that drives sustainable business growth?

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The AI Assistant for everyone: watsonx Orchestrate combines generative AI and automation to boost productivity

IBM Services

What if employees had the ability to effortlessly delegate time-consuming tasks, access information seamlessly through simple inquiries, and tackle complex projects within a single, streamlined application? What if customers had access to an intelligent, friendly virtual agent to provide answers and enable self-service experiences around the clock? This technological revolution is now possible, thanks to the innovative capabilities of generative AI powered automation.

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Evolutionary Journeys in BPO Excellence: A Dialogue with Magellan Solutions’ Visionary

Magellan Solutions

Magellan Solutions has found a special place in the ever-changing BPO (business process outsourcing) industry. Did you know that the Philippine BPO industry is projected to hit US$37.87 billion in revenue in 2024, a 7% increase from 2023? So, understanding the journey of pioneers like Magellan becomes crucial. Today, we will converse with successful CEO Fred Chua, the visionary architect behind Magellan’s victory.

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A crash course of Next.js: TypeScript (part 5)

Perficient Digital Transformation

This series is my Next.js study resume, and despite it’s keen to a vanilla Next.js, all the features are applicable with Sitecore SDK. It is similar to the guide I recently wrote about GraphQL and aims to reduce the learning curve for those switching to it from other tech stacks. In part 1 we covered some fundamentals of Next.js – rendering strategies along with the nuances of getStaticProps, getStaticPaths, getServerSideProps as well as data fetching.

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Digital transformation examples

IBM Services

A digital transformation is an overhauled, digital-first approach to how a business is run. The digital world is evolving quickly with new products and digital technologies that require vigorous digital transformation initiatives. The main goal of a digital transformation is to use new digital technologies throughout all aspects of a business and improve business processes.

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Tolerance for Error: Safe Solutions – Universal Design Principle Series – 5

Perficient Digital Transformation

Welcome back to our Universal Design Principle Series! In this edition, we explore the principle of “Tolerance for Error,” a critical element in creating designs that minimize hazards and adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions. Join us as we uncover the significance of building fail-safe solutions that accommodate users and enhance overall accessibility.

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The blueprint for a modern data center 

IBM Services

Part one of this series examined the dynamic forces behind data center retransformation. Now, we’ll look at designing the modern data center, exploring the role of advanced technologies, such as AI and containerization, in the quest for resiliency and sustainability. Strategize and plan for differentiation As a leader, you need to know where you want to take the business—understanding the trajectory of your organization is nonnegotiable.

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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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Astro: The Web Framework Revolutionizing Website Development

Perficient Digital Transformation

In this fast-paced world of web development, speed, flexibility, and usability are crucial to creating powerful online experiences. Within this context, Astro, an innovative web framework designed to generate static sites, offers exceptional performance and versatility. This blog will explore the benefits, challenges, and practical tips with Astro and its relevance today.

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How Outsourcing Accounts Payable Boosts Financial Efficiency?

Magellan Solutions

Are you tired of dealing with supplier invoices, vendor payments, and other messy accounting tasks? You’re not alone! Many businesses still manage accounts payable the old-fashioned way, which is full of manual work and has the potential for human errors. However, there is a strategic solution to these problems—outsourcing accounts payable. Now that we’ve acknowledged the common challenges in managing supplier invoices and vendor payments, let’s explore how outsourcing account

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Ethical AI in Video Interviews: Compliance and Data Governance

Perficient Digital Transformation

In recent years, video job interviews have become the norm, offering numerous advantages for both employers and candidates. However, with technological advancements come new responsibilities, especially when it comes to protecting candidates’ rights and privacy. In this blog post, we’ll explore the growing trend of video interviews, take a closer look at Illinois’ Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act (820 ILCS 42/), and discuss how Natural Language Processing (NLP) algor

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What is the Minimum Wage in Canada by Provinces?

Global Expansion

Explore what is the latest minimum wage in Canada by provinces and get updated figures and regional comparisons in our comprehensive guide.

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Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!

What is Remote-Insourcing? Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Not anymore. Remote-Insourcing isn’t outsourcing—it’s a revolutionary staffing model that lets our clients fill key entry-level positions with top-tier, loyal, long-term talent, integrated seamlessly into their businesses—just like local employees but without the turnover or W2 HR hassles. With under 3% unwanted attrition, you train once and keep the same team for years.

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A Tribute to Mr. James G. O’Connor

Perficient Digital Transformation

First, I want to state that while I have the great honor of leading our automotive team, there are so many great teammates all over the organization and world that make up the heart and soul of the practice. That being said, the one person that I will call out is my mentor and bonus dad, James G. O’Connor (Mr. O). Mr. O spent his entire 42-year career at Ford Motor Company and held many leadership positions such as President of Lincoln, President of Ford Motor Company, and Group Vice President o

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Boosting Inbound Call Center? Discover 4 Strategies for Generative AI Integration!

Go4Customer

In the bustling world of customer interactions, where queries are the symphony and resolutions the harmonious notes, the realm of inbound call centers stands as the stage where this melodious drama unfolds. Picture a call center, its atmosphere charged with the energy of conversations, each call an opportunity to weave narratives of assistance and support.

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A Day of Connection with Our Vice President

Perficient Digital Transformation

A lovely turn of events occurred recently when our office hosted Prakash Chembai, the esteemed vice president of our company. We honoured his promotion and held a lively town hall that day, which made it an exciting and unforgettable event for all those engaged. The Townhall: The day kicked off with a spirited town hall, providing an opportunity for employees to engage with our Vice President directly.

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The synergy of generative AI and sustainable investing

Capgemini

The synergy of generative AI and sustainable investing Sreeram Yegappan 08 November 2023 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Navigating opportunities and challenges In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, or socially responsible investing (SRI), has surged in the financial world. Investors seek to align commercial interests with positive impacts amidst global challenges like climate change, social injustice, and ethical governance.

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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!