Talent [R]evolution

Reading Time: 7 minutes Workplace trends are constantly evolving: as 2023 begins, businesses need to stay future-focused in order to thrive. The effect of the pandemic continues to ripple through the fabric of society, disrupting the previous status quo. Economic tumult on the horizon spells an unsteady start to the new year and meanwhile, technological disruptors are set to […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Mergers and acquisitions are crucial strategic moves for businesses of all kinds. A successful M&A initiative can mean enhanced financial performance, higher market share, more influence over consumers and neutralised competition. However, these benefits don’t manifest overnight; this is why a robust plan for post-merger integration (PMI) is crucial.  In essence, every M&A deal has […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes How we think about work is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. The labour landscape is radically different from how it used to be fifty, twenty or even just five years ago. Freelance success stories are encouraging an increasing number of people to say goodbye to permanent contracts and opt to go independent. In light […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Middle East telecom news is always of keen interest to the wider industry, as the region is increasingly seen as a bellwether for innovation. Telecom networks have grown to become some of the most valuable brands in the region. As operators take advantage  of regulatory shifts and increased autonomy, they find themselves in a position […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutes If we think of the future of retail, what springs to mind? It could be same-day drone delivery, virtual changing rooms, or wholly unique, fully personalised products. Such services might be just on the horizon, but the architecture that could support them is already here – big data. In order to piece together what they […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutes According to a Gallup Survey, a breathtaking 94% of workers want to go remote. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a door opened for a new way of operating. Workers got a chance to explore alternative options and re-design their working lives. Like open-source software, workplace relations were opened to inspection with the possibility to be improved […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes Once a concept exclusive to the realm of science fiction, the smart home is now a reality for many. It’s on course to become a mainstream feature of contemporary life, but as consumers optimise their households with a growing number of interconnected devices, the demands placed on home connectivity are set to increase dramatically. This […]

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Reading Time: 5 minutes At this year’s TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World event in Copenhagen, Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services, made a sobering observation. Casting her eyes around the auditorium at the Bella Centre, she said, “Just look around – we’re facing a retirement cliff in our industry…the great resignation is upon us.” Undoubtedly, the ageing workforce […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutes A go-to-market strategy requires finesse and deep knowledge. This is especially the case if a business is trying to revamp it in a market where it operates. When Outviser Christian Koschmieder was brought in by British invoice factoring firm Bibby, present in the German market, this is exactly what they needed: experience, knowledge, and deft […]

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Reading Time: 8 minutes An IT Project Manager is more about who they are than what they do. Almost 90% of their time is spent communicating. This means that they have to offer a seamless blend of business acumen, technological know-how and people skills. It’s a unique personality type, which can make hiring an IT Project Manager a tricky […]

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