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2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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schneider electric
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fujitsu
The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.
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LogChain appoints Jim Halkyard as CTO in bid to revolutionise supply chains
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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cloud services
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customer service
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digitalisation
Global trade disruptor LogChain appoints industry veteran Jim Halkyard as Chief Technical Officer, signaling a major move towards the digitalisation and revolution of the supply chain industry.
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World Backup Day punctuates rising fears of cyber-attacks
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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digital transformation
As cyber threats rise, World Backup Day emphasises the urgency of data protection, with 90% of executives fearing a ransomware attack, says Cloudera's SVP, Remus Lim.
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Huawei Cloud & Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau launch AI weather model
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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ai
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weather
Huawei Cloud and the Meteorological Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality launch the pioneering Zhiji Regional Model, an AI-based tool yielding short-term weather forecasts with an unprecedented fine-scale resolution of 3 km, dwarfing the 25 km scope of conventional global models.
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PepsiCo embraces automation to boost productivity in Thai facility
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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storage
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
PepsiCo embraces a digital future by integrating automation into a key production and logistics hub in Thailand, partnering with Dematic, to meet growing product demand.
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Transforming legal firms into tech-savvy visionaries – the paradox
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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edutech
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ai
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cloud services
Despite acknowledging the benefits of technology, conservatism in legal firms is impeding the adoption of AI and legal tech tools; ongoing education and real-world examples may be the remedy.
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Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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martech
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software development
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oracle
Oracle's Java pricing and licensing updates, shifting from usage-based to per-employee costs, send businesses seeking for alternative distribution channels amidst concern over increased operational expenditure.
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Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.
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Exclusive: CyberArk and the evolving role of CISOs
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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cyberark
CyberArk's Thomas Fikentscher discusses the growing cybersecurity threat, highlighting an expected surge in identity-related breaches and the integral role of CISOs.
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Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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webinar
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oecd
Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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apm
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healthtech
The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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Visa & LemFi boost global money transfers in expansion deal
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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emea
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global expansion
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financial services
Visa Cross-Border Solutions teams up with UK payments firm LemFi in global expansion, extending their reach to new markets like China, India and Pakistan.
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Oracle Database users question value of costly upgrades, survey reveals
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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support
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rimini street
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upgrades
High costs and maintenance challenges are faced by 38% of Oracle Database customers as support for the 19c edition concludes in 2024, according to a survey by Rimini Street.
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Maximising business data: choosing the right Data Centre provider
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
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cloud services
Companies must prioritise choosing dependable, green, and scalable Data Centre providers to ensure the success and resilience of their digital operations.
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Insightful sweeps the G2 winter 2024 report
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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apm
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hybrid & remote work
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software development
Insightful, the workforce analytics software, earns 52 top honours in the G2 winter 2024 report, cementing its reputation as the leading remote work tool.
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Transform your accounting practice with professional services advisory
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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data analytics
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fintech
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financial systems
Accountants and bookkeepers are poised to unlock lucrative opportunities by venturing into the overlooked professional services advisory sector.
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Salient Predictions unveils upgraded model for weather risk management
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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insurance
Salient Predictions introduces an upgraded model aimed at transforming risk management in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and insurance, offering advanced foresight for weather-related disasters.
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Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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cx
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martech
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facebook
Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.
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Google & Malaysia unite for AI development & public service advances
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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ai
Google pairs up with the Malaysian Government to launch two major projects aimed at fostering AI skills among the youth and enhancing public service using cutting-edge cloud tools, aligning with the MADANI Economy Framework.
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New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.