Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 12, 2022

63% of organizations were breached in the past year, and it cost them an average of $2.4M per breach.

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WebCreek

APRIL 12, 2022

5/5 - (1 vote). If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering how to find qualified IT staff. You may also be frustrated because recruitment can be time-consuming. If this describes you, you’re probably going about the process the wrong way. We love a smooth and flexible recruitment process, and we can let you in on a few secrets. So, here are our 5 easy tips for finding top tech talent: Be specific in the role description Say why your company is worth it Choose the best job boards for your

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

©iStock/Maria Shapilova The Russia-Ukraine war has damaged the world economy at a critical juncture as the coronavirus pandemic - and Chinese lockdowns specifically - continues to weigh on the recovery. The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday, 4/12/22, revised down its forecast for global trade growth this year to 3% from 4.7% because of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and warned of a potential food crisis caused by surging prices.

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McKinsey and Company

APRIL 13, 2022

With digital transformations notoriously difficult to scale up across factory networks, manufacturers may need to slow down to get ahead in the race to implement Industry 4.0.

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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 14, 2022

[This post was coauthored by Christy Lano.] Forrester’s latest report on the state of fintech shows that funding for fintech companies not only rebounded (from a decidedly down year in 2021) but has skyrocketed to new, historic heights. To dive deeper into this research, we’re looking at specific fintech companies and — more importantly — […].

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Groove Technology

APRIL 14, 2022

Nowadays, business owners are struggling a lot to find employees with the required level of expertise to advance their careers. This is not really a recent issue in the software development industry. On the bright side, dedicated software development teams seem to be on track to be the superstars in this rescue mission. A rising number of companies enjoy working with outsourcing firms that can provide a dedicated team of professionals and repeatedly recruit this concept of partnership.

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McKinsey and Company

APRIL 12, 2022

Lithium is the driving force behind electric vehicles, but will supply keep pace with demand? New technologies and sources of supply can fill the gap.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 13, 2022

What Is Going On? One of our less pleasant responsibilities here at Forrester is commenting on serious business, security, or technical failures in the digital and IT industry. Due to its duration and the implications for a subset of the user base, the current Atlassian outage rises to that level. Atlassian is staking its future […].

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Groove Technology

APRIL 12, 2022

React.js has become a free and open-source JavaScript library for developing user interfaces. ReactJS is used in the development of many well-known sites on the internet, including Facebook, Tesla, Netflix, and the BBC. Due to the growing popularity of ReactJS, these developers are reportedly in short supply. Recruitment of React.JS developers is not really a simple task.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 12, 2022

©iStock/Michael Vi Etsy's CEO Josh Silverman announced that starting April 11, 2022 the company would increase the 5% transaction fee for sellers to 6.5%. This was done to fund improvements in marketing, and seller tools, among other changes, Silverman said. Etsy seller's reaction? Strike. The [global] sellers are fed up with new transaction fees and other Etsy-imposed costs.

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McKinsey and Company

APRIL 14, 2022

Large incumbents can compete successfully for tech talent—but only if they’re ready to completely rethink their entire HR approach. Tech talent think and act differently.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 12, 2022

Just like with self-managed infrastructure, the key to surviving SaaS outage is knowing the risks, implementing strategies to mitigate and control those risks, and then testing your strategy to make sure it works and everyone knows how to execute in the case of crisis.

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Neeyamo

APRIL 12, 2022

What do you think off when you have a day off? Time with family? A day to unwind? Leaves are not only necessary for one to feel unconstrained, but they also dispense work-life balance amidst the masses and are a vital part of the glue that holds a society together. Or, in this case, some quality time with your four-legged companions! When Boxpark’s CEO, Roger Wade, took to social media after an employee sought paid time off to spend with their dogs, he was startled to learn that 39% of t

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 9, 2022

©2022 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. Some fantastic memories attending the 2022 Recording Academy / GRAMMYs with Bob Marovich – his second nomination and this time for The King of Gospel: The Life and Music of Reverend James Cleveland – under Best Album Notes (published by Malaco Music Group ). He was in good company with Lady Gaga, John Legend, Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste and more.

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McKinsey and Company

APRIL 13, 2022

Decarbonization will reshape the economy, opening new markets and imperiling others. Now is the moment for companies to spot green growth opportunities and move boldly to take advantage.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 11, 2022

B2B organizations should evaluate their paid media advertising maturity across six competencies: advertising strategy, talent and technology, audience savvy, brand/demand interlock, measurement and testing, and creative excellence.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 15, 2022

BETTER DATA MOVEMENT ACROSS APPLICATIONS. Smart Push is a Forms feature available in Planning, Financial Consolidation and Close, and Tax Reporting which permits the movement of data from one cube to another. This movement, or push, occurs instantaneously during execution (click here for options on configuring when the push occurs). Smart Push uses Data Maps to facilitate the mapping of source & target dimensions.

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

©iStock/Mohamed Sayed What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Omicron stalled the global small business recovery, but there are reasons for optimism. An individual global small business has a relatively small carbon footprint. But together, these businesses have a huge impact — both on the planet and on the communities in which they operate.

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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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McKinsey and Company

APRIL 14, 2022

Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. Lessons from strong leaders and bold action can help CEOs make the decisions that only they can make.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 14, 2022

For more than 20 years, the MQL (marketing qualified lead) has been the focus of most B2B revenue processes. But it fails in providing actionable insight and drives misalignment across various functions in the process. In part 1 of a four-part blog series, we explore why the MQL era is antiquated and needs to end immediately.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 11, 2022

I am extremely excited to announce that, as of April 2022, Perficient’s Managed Service Offerings for Amazon Connect and PACE (Perficient Amazon Connect Experience) can be found on the AWS Marketplace. AWS Marketplace is a digital catalog where you can find numerous cloud software solutions for your business. PACE, Perficient’s cloud contact center platform built on top of AWS Amazon Connect, was launched on AWS Marketplace at the end of last year, thanks to the great set of features it of

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The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 13, 2022

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Velocity Global

APRIL 15, 2022

A boost in operations goes beyond the U.S. borders for many businesses, which makes the global expansion definition incredibly important. If your company is in talks for international growth, we’ve pulled together a few best practices that can help you start planning a strategy. Going global is an increasingly promising option for companies that want to hit the next level.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 14, 2022

In part 1 of this blog series, we looked at reasons why organizations need to end their focus on individual MQLs (marketing qualified leads) as the focus of their revenue process. In part 2, we look at more reasons why the transformation away from MQLs is necessary.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 11, 2022

As new non-COVID-related clinical trials proliferate, the need for effective global decentralized CT management is becoming even more apparent. What is needed, says Dr. Harsha Rajasimha of Perficient’s life sciences technology partner Jeeva Informatics, is to expand the capabilities of validated and human-centric digital technology. Clinical trials in certain common serious diseases are on track for their first year-over-year increase since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Airswift

APRIL 12, 2022

What are the key energy employment trends we expect to see in 2022? Over the past five years, the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) has gained a reputation as a trusted benchmark of employment and workforce trends across the energy industry. Compiled annually by Airswift and Energy Jobline , GETI is based on survey responses from workers across the oil and gas, renewables, petrochemicals and power sectors.

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Velocity Global

APRIL 15, 2022

Global expansion can be chaotic and stressful, but that’s no reason to defer from taking your business international. With today’s highly competitive business environment, global expansion is becoming a vital piece of an organization’s growth strategy. Based on our experience and research, we’ve compiled a list of the top five global expansion strategies.

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Forrester Digital Transformation

APRIL 13, 2022

IT change management has been a significant source of debate over the years. I can say that change management is the number one source of the most uncomfortable, stressful, and irritating moments throughout my career. On one side, we have the IT service management (ITSM) thinking, which primarily focuses on a well-defined manual process, with […].

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 11, 2022

The pandemic made it crystal clear that responding quickly to changes in consumer behavior is crucial to success, especially when it comes to paid search. When shifts in the marketplace happen, the companies that fare the best are the ones who track customer and competitor trends and know when to add, pause, or reduce budget to maximize return and overall market share.

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McKinsey and Company

APRIL 15, 2022

Health data platforms that participants trust could bring an end to today’s reductionist approach to drug development, revolutionizing our understanding of disease.

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