The Global Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2023
©iStock/metamorworks Earlier this year, Elon Musk’s Starlink expanded operations into Nigeria – Africa’s largest country. In 1990, McDonald’s explored Russia and opened its first outlet in Moscow. In 2006, Vodafone – a UK-based company – launched in Italy. Why? Find out here to discover how you too can enter international markets.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 26, 2023
We’re just now finishing up the holiday season. At this time of year, I’m always intrigued by the magic of the holidays we celebrate, and the optimistic goals we set for the new year. It amazes me how we collectively like to suspend reality for a bit, reflect, and forecast. And I wonder why we don’t drift into thoughts of the extraordinary more often.
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Everest Group
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Healthcare Payer Digital Services Healthcare enterprises have made digital adoption the bedrock of their growth strategies to optimize processes, realize cost efficiencies, and enhance member experiences. They are leveraging digital services for value-based care and population health management and to comply with changing regulations. To support enterprises on their digital transformation journeys, providers are ramping up their capabilities through vertical-specific partnerships and acquisitio
inDinero
DECEMBER 29, 2023
If you are a new business owner wondering, “What is cash flow?” you’re not alone. The finance world is full of jargon and complex concepts that can be hard to keep track of. Fortunately, cash flow is a relatively easy concept to understand. Briefly, cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of a business, reflecting the company’s health and liquidity.
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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive
The Global Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2023
©iStock/fizkes Investing in women entrepreneurs and founders is a huge opportunity that both financial and ESG strategies have historically missed. Women-led companies yield better returns on investment (ROI), generating 78 cents for every dollar of funding; male-founded startups generate just 31 cents, according to research by BCG and MassChallenge.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Hello Trailblazers, In this blog post, we will learn how to write an Apex Trigger for Custom Validations. Acceptance Criteria: Write an Apex Trigger to restrict the Payment until the Final Quote is “Approved”. To solve this, we have custom objects named Payment__c and Final_Quote__c in a lookup relationship with each other. It’s lookup field name as “Quote__c”.
Global Sourcing Brief brings together the best content for outsourcing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NoonDalton
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The outsourcing industry has undergone a remarkable evolution over the past few years, transitioning from a focus on generic, large-scale solutions to more nuanced and specialized services. Amidst this transformation, a new player has emerged and is rapidly gaining traction: boutique outsourcing. This approach is redefining how businesses, both big and small, view and utilize outsourcing to achieve their goals.
The Global Small Business Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2023
©iStock/CoreDesignKEY Humane recently announced that the AI Pin , its splashy AI-powered wearable, will start shipping in March 2024. People who placed priority orders will get their devices first, and Humane says it will ship orders based on the date of purchase, according to a post on X (formerly Twitter). The device can pick from different AI services to respond to your queries — all without forcing you to look at a screen.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Organizations are overwhelmed with the volume of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools in the market today. Sequoia and Meritech Capital released the latest version of their AI50 in April of 2023. The map visualizes their top 50 privately held companies in the AI space. Since the updated version was released, a large volume of generative AI tools have come onto the market.
Mercans
DECEMBER 27, 2023
In the rapidly evolving world of global business, the choice between cloud-based and on-premise payroll solutions has become a pivotal decision for organizations. As technology advances and businesses seek more efficient and scalable solutions, the debate over which payroll processing method to adopt has intensified. In this blog post, we explore the reasons behind the growing trend toward cloud-based payroll systems, the benefits they offer, and how Mercans, a global leader in payroll technolog
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Unosquare
DECEMBER 26, 2023
As we reflect on 2023, we’re reminded of the triumphs we’ve celebrated, the challenges we’ve conquered, and, most importantly, the unwavering trust you, our esteemed clients, have placed in us. From digital strategy to agile squads, we’ve continuously evolved to ensure we’re at the cutting edge, aligning our offerings with the ever-changing digital landscape.
Zinnov
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The Great Resignation gave way to the Big Stay, with employees staying put at work in greater numbers in 2023 than they have in years. Here’s how employers can capitalize on the retention trend.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 29, 2023
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 reducing the learning curve for those switching to it from other tech stack. Next.js is a React-based framework designed for developing web applications with functionality beyond SPA.
Planergy Software
DECEMBER 25, 2023
What's Planergy? Modern Spend Management and Accounts Payable software. Helping organizations spend smarter and more efficiently by automating purchasing and invoice processing. Learn more We saved more than $1 million on our spend in the first year and just recently identified an opportunity to save about $10,000 every month on recurring expenses with Planergy.
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Facing a hiring surge that feels like conducting a complex orchestra? Our guide is your roadmap to harmonious high-volume hiring. In it, you’ll learn: Strategies to maintain quality while hiring at scale The real math behind agency vs. in-house recruiting Secrets to a stellar candidate experience during hiring spikes Resource optimization techniques for stretched TA teams Don't let resource constraints or market pressures derail your hiring goals.
SirionLabs
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Quickly drafting a force majeure declaration response is vital in the event of a crisis. Read more to see how to use AI to protect your business.
Go4Customer
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The cutting-edge and robust IT infrastructure in major urban centers of India serves as a pivotal force propelling global companies toward outsourcing their business processes. India's IT framework not only offers reliable but also high-speed internet connectivity, coupled with state-of-the-art hardware and software technologies. These technological assets play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless and efficient execution of out.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 29, 2023
This blog post was co-authored by: Carl Aridas In a recent blog post, Perficient’s Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE) highlighted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) plan to implement a “Robin Hood-like” deposit insurance premium on the nation’s largest banks to recapitalize the agency’s Deposit Insurance Fund.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Burp Suite is a comprehensive web application security testing tool that provides a range of features to help identify vulnerabilities in web applications. One of its most powerful tools is Sequencer, which allows testers to analyze the randomness and quality of tokens and other random values used in web applications. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of using Sequencer in Burp Suite: Open Burp Suite and navigate to the “Proxy” tab.
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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.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
INTRODUCTION: In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, adopting modern technologies is essential to stay competitive and deliver a seamless online shopping experience. HCL Commerce, a robust e-commerce platform, can be further empowered by integrating with Spring Boot—a powerful framework for building Java-based microservices. In this blog post, we’ll explore the synergy between HCL Commerce and Spring Boot, unravelling the benefits and reasons why Spring Boot is a valuable addition t
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Organizations are overwhelmed with the volume of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools in the market today. Sequoia and Meritech Capital released the latest version of their AI50 in April of 2023. The map visualizes their top 50 privately held companies in the AI space. Since the updated version was released, a large volume of generative AI tools have come onto the market.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
At Perficient, we revolutionize the world’s leading brands, how they engage with their customers, and propel their business forward. Our global footprint across the U.S., Latin America, and India empowers us to redefine excellence throughout the industry. Behind these transformative journeys are our thousands of skilled strategists and technologists, each individually equipped with a wealth of expertise.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has narrowed its focus on what it terms “junk fees” targeting financial industry practices. Understanding the CFPB’s recurrent theme and deciphering its message from the recent press releases provides insights into potential enforcement actions over the next 12-24 months and how banks can reassess their current fee structures.
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In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
With 2023 coming to a close, it’s important to reflect on our accomplishments over the past year. Being named a U.S. Top Workplace this year was an incredible source of pride for Perficient. As an award-winning workplace, Perficient colleagues collaborate with experts from across industries and time zones to strategize, test, and build end-to-end solutions for the world’s biggest brands and largest enterprises.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 28, 2023
INTRODUCTION: In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, businesses are constantly seeking robust and scalable solutions to provide seamless online shopping experiences. One such solution that has gained prominence is HCL Commerce, an innovative platform designed to meet the diverse needs of modern e-commerce. At the heart of HCL Commerce lies its common architecture, a carefully crafted framework that ensures flexibility, scalability, and performance.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 27, 2023
This blog post was co-authored by: Connor Opalka Bank Compliance Executives can rest easier at night knowing they receive insights from Perficient’s Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE). In this article, we highlight the key emerging industry compliance risks as they were outlined by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) National Risk Committee in their recently released Semiannual Risk Perspective.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Earlier this month Oracle released a long list of new features for EDM (Oracle Enterprise Data Management ). The enhancements address several areas that great improve the tool for both administrators and business users. Follow below as we take a look at a few of the features which we believe are most beneficial. Customized Navigation and Information Since the initial release of EDM, the home page has contained been the same layout and options for both administrators and business users.
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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 26, 2023
How an Ecommerce Experience Transformed My New Year’s Resolution As the New Year approaches I find myself, like many others, contemplating a New Year resolution that I could do. I struggled to figure out what my resolution was going to be and did not think I would have one this year. However, out of left field, an unexpected source influenced my resolution.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Introduction Kubernetes has emerged as a key player, providing a robust platform for deploying and managing containerized applications. This blog aims to explore Kubernetes testing approaches, focusing on best practices, and underscore their significance in the software development lifecycle. Kubernetes Testing Approaches Unit Testing: Definition: Unit testing is a software testing approach that focuses on evaluating individual components of a system in isolation.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of software development, where Kubernetes has become the linchpin of modern application deployment, ensuring robust security measures is non-negotiable. This comprehensive guide explores the indispensable realm of security testing methods and the influential power of test frameworks in the Kubernetes environment.
Perficient Digital Transformation
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world of e-commerce, providing a seamless and responsive user experience is essential. This is where Ajax ( A synchronous J avaScript A nd X ML) comes into play. Ajax allows web applications to communicate with a server in the background without disrupting the user’s experience. HCL Commerce, a popular e-commerce platform, includes a robust Ajax framework that facilitates these interactions.
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Can you guess why top-tier companies place such a high emphasis on diversity? Because a successful business mirrors the world around it. Diverse companies create empowering environments and are 35% more likely to financially outperform their peers. This new guide offers strategic insights to build a vibrant, diverse, and innovative workforce. Learn to assess your current workforce, understand demographics, and identify barriers to inclusivity.
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