Peter Simoons

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Identifying the right partner is crucial for the success of any strategic alliance. The process, however, can be complex. So, where do you begin? The initial step involves understanding your strategic rationale and the value proposition of the alliance. Once you’ve done this, you can embark on the partner selection journey. If you’re starting without a specific partner in mind, your first task will be to compile a list of potential candidates, but what criteria should you use?

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Jake Jorgovan

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced business environment, lacking expert tech guidance can leave your company behind. The right fractional CIO can bridge this gap, offering top-tier expertise without the full-time commitment. You're in the right place to address this challenge. In this article, you'll discover: A carefully curated list of the top 10 fractional CIO consultants and consulting firms.

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INSEAD Knowledge

DECEMBER 19, 2023

2023 has been a relentless year. Devastating wars and disasters caused widespread destruction and humanitarian crises. Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals remained sluggish. Recession fears loomed. Mass layoffs in the tech industry and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank floored us all. The great leap forward of artificial intelligence (AI) ignited ethical and safety concerns.

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Frost & Sullivan

DECEMBER 19, 2023

San Antonio, TX — 19 th December 2023 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the smart home and buildings communication protocol industry and, based on its findings, recognizes KNX with the 2023 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award. KNX delivers advanced solutions for smart homes and buildings, leveraging an open and globally recognized standard that ensures seamless interoperability and compatibility between products from different manufacturers.

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What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 18, 2023

One of the largest sources of data is all around us—that is, geospatial data. This is information relating to the Earth’s surface, its climate, the people who live on it, its ecosystems and more. Geographic information systems (GIS ) visualize and make sense of this data, helping people and businesses better understand the patterns and relationships of our world.

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INSEAD Knowledge

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In the ever-evolving business landscape, adapting to change is not just a skill; it's a necessity. In addition to thinking about internal alignment, teams must reach out to the wider ecosystem to include the widest diversity of thought. In this INSEAD Knowledge podcast, Henrik Bresman, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, sheds light on the second edition of his book, X-Teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate, and Succeed, co-authored with Deborah Ancona from the MIT

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Impact

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Content creators are more vital to brands’ marketing strategies than ever. In 2024, two out of every three brands will expand their creator programs. Some brands are even hiring creators as full-time employees. But can you get brand deals as a small influencer? Absolutely! It’s natural to think you might not have enough audience to partner with brands, but don’t underestimate yourself.

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IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hybrid cloud has become the IT infrastructure of choice, providing the interoperability and portability organizations need to access data where and when they need it. Yet navigating the complexities of building and managing a hybrid environment poses unique challenges. To capture the most value from hybrid cloud, business and IT leaders must develop a solid hybrid cloud strategy supporting their core business objectives.

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Jake Jorgovan

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Executive search firms are a powerful way to connect with new talent, but how do they impact your company, and to what extent? In this guide, we’ll explore the profound impact that executive search firms have on shaping and transforming company culture. Understanding this influence is crucial for any organization looking to strategically enhance its leadership and drive cultural evolution.

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The tech world is crowded. And that means the stakes for channel management have never been higher. How do you cut through the noise? Are SPIFFs, business plans, and marketing development funds really worth it? Get real-world, boots-on-the-ground insight into what it takes to build a partner relationship management motion that attracts, trains, retains, and motivates the right partners.

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Partnership on AI

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Building a Glossary for Synthetic Media Transparency Methods, Part 1: Indirect Disclosure appeared first on Partnership on AI.

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ClearPoint Strategy

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Learn how to build a business case for strategic planning software. Discover strategies to convince stakeholders of the value and ROI of this investment.

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Channel Insider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Westcon-Comstor has made its multi-vendor online marketplace, PartnerCentral, available in a further eight countries across the Asia-Pacific region. In the region, PartnerCentral was already available to partners in Malaysia, Japan, and Hong Kong. Now that has been expanded to Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and South Korea.

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Jake Jorgovan

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The use of fractional C-suites is on the rise in a number of different industries. This innovative approach is not just a fleeting trend; it's a strategic response to the increasingly specialized challenges of today’s business world. If you’re currently navigating this complex landscape and seeking innovative leadership solutions, you’re in the right place.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the most recent version of its “Cloud Hype Cycle,” Gartner placed multi-cloud network operations in the “peak of inflated expectations, perilously close to the ‘trough of disappointment.'” While this may reflect the state of both hybrid and multicloud networking at an aggregate level, there is an abundance of nuance lurking underneath Gartner’s assessment.

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Partnership on AI

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Share Our Blog / Responsible AI Recommendations: Top Four PAI Resources of 2023 PAI Staff December 20, 2023 Content Wrapper Click here to start editing --> Content Row Click here to start editing --> Despite what many sci-fi movies may lead us to believe, we are not destined to live in a world where AI harms society for the benefit of a select few. While the risks are real, no technological future is fixed.

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Frost & Sullivan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Several factors are compelling businesses to adopt cloud-based communications services, including unified communications (UCaaS) and contact centers (CCaaS). From an initial investment perspective, decision-makers are choosing OPEX over CAPEX for consistent monthly expenses and invoicing. In addition, the constant flow of enhancements delivered from the cloud, and the ability to outsource operations to expert providers rank among the top adoption factors.

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Jake Jorgovan

DECEMBER 22, 2023

When it comes to managing the complex and diverse needs of a family office, the right consultant or consulting firm can make all the difference. These entities provide not just financial expertise, but also a holistic approach to managing the wealth, legacy, and values of high-net-worth families. The Value of Family Office Consultants & Consulting Firms Family office consultants and consulting firms play a key role in managing the multifaceted aspects of wealth for affluent families.

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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As enterprises embrace cloud native and everything as code, the journey from code to production has become a critical aspect of delivering value to customers. This process, often referred to as the “pathway to deploy,” encompasses a series of intricate steps and decisions that can significantly impact an organization’s ability to deliver software efficiently, reliably and at scale.

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Tackle.io

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Leading ISVs who thrive and mature their Cloud GTM across multiple clouds are the ones strategically leveraging their Tackle partnerships to its fullest potential. It’s not only about utilizing the Tackle Platform; it’s about crafting a strategic approach that reshapes the narrative of go-to-market success. Tackle isn’t just a Platform but a catalyst for transformation in how your organization goes to market.

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Chaneltivity

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A revenue leader at your company is convinced that launching a channel program will take your go-to-market to the next level. And they’ve hired you to make it happen — fast. Here’s the problem: You can’t set up a partner program overnight. You need to think through team structure, partner recruitment, training, and technology. You need to work cross-functionally to develop a sound sales handoff process, craft a smart co-marketing strategy, and create partner training.

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Jake Jorgovan

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Finding the right healthcare talent is not just about filling positions; it's about identifying leaders who can navigate the dynamic world of medical advancements and patient care. The demand for skilled healthcare professionals is at an all-time high, making the role of healthcare recruiters, headhunters, and executive search firms more critical than ever.

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Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Machine learning (ML) technologies can drive decision-making in virtually all industries, from healthcare to human resources to finance and in myriad use cases, like computer vision , large language models (LLMs), speech recognition, self-driving cars and more. However, the growing influence of ML isn’t without complications. The validation and training datasets that undergird ML technology are often aggregated by human beings, and humans are susceptible to bias and prone to error.

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Binfire Collaboration Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A sophisticated comprehension of interpersonal dynamics and leadership is necessary to navigate team management challenges successfully. Managing your team effectively involves striking a careful balance between encouraging teamwork and attaining productivity. This article explores practical tactics and ideas that enable leaders to guide their teams toward success.

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Frost & Sullivan

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Lithium-sulfur, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries emerge as new generation replacements for conventional lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicle applications. The US Department of Energy predicts a five to ten-fold increase in global electric vehicle (EV) battery demand by 2030. Accordingly, battery manufacturing companies are accelerating their focus on advanced new battery technologies that overcome the limitations of current offerings.

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Jake Jorgovan

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Navigating the complex world of technology in your business can be a challenge. Many companies face this issue. But you’re in the right place to find the best guidance. In this article, we reveal: Top 15 Fractional CTOs and Consulting Firms: Discover industry leaders who can transform your tech strategy. Diverse Industries: Learn how these experts cater to various sectors.

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Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It is relatively simple to see that something is wrong with your network using DNS data. A spike in NXDOMAIN responses or other errors usually serves as a clear indication that something is amiss. The next step—diagnosing the source of the problem and then actually doing something about those errors—is often a heavier lift. It is a data problem.

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Binfire Collaboration Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of startups, being financially astute is not just an option but a necessity. The journey from an idea to a sustainable business is fraught with financial challenges and opportunities. This guide aims to provide startup entrepreneurs with essential insights and strategies to navigate the complex financial terrain, ensuring a robust foundation for their burgeoning enterprises.

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Frost & Sullivan

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Dive into the core of Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation, where the Metals & Minerals sector emerges as the dynamic third pillar of a US$ 2 Trillion revolution. Abdullah Alrashidi , Consulting Analyst and Haitham Abughazaleh , Account Manager of Chemicals & Materials Growth Advisory Practice at Frost & Sullivan, delve into the strategic significance of the Aluminium Industry in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

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