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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin CEO of Ideamotive, a marketplace matching tech talent with companies worldwide. Co-author of " The State of CEE IT Outsourcing 2021 " report. "Master your strengths, outsource your weaknesses." In the post-pandemic world, this hackneyed phrase takes on a new life. As the need for an agile workforce — no longer bound by physical borders — has intensified, the broader benefits of outsourcing come to the fore. Once considered a quick fix to skills shortages, outsourcing has turned into a strategic model driving business flexibility, scalability and resilience needed for sustainable growth. Companies pursuing these gains are on the lookout for the best location to outsource their functions and resources. If they want to delegate any software-related work, my recommendation would be to focus on Poland. Outsourcing Isn't Only For Big Business For a long time, outsourcing was conceived to support large-scale … [Read more...] about Why Poland Should Be The Next Go-To IT Outsourcing For US Startups

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Vincent Weafer, chief technology officer of Corvus Insurance . Today’s business operations are highly decentralized, cloud-enabled environments that offer agility and rapid scaling. With this, cyberattacks—particularly ransomware—are a more pervasive concern as the threat surface evolves and attackers’ campaigns become more scalable and complex. The sophisticated nature of these attacks requires a level of security preparedness in which many small businesses have yet to invest. As a result, small- and midsize-businesses (SMBs) have become more attractive targets for threat actors. These SMBs may be seen as gateways to infiltrate the larger organizations whose services are used and are, therefore, more vulnerable to attacks, which can result in costly damages. Key Developments In Ransomware A recent report from our company reveals that the No. 1 type of attack SMBs faced in 2021 was ransomware. The second … [Read more...] about It’s Time For SMBs To Protect Against Cyberattacks And Build Resiliency

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dreamers and visionaries launch companies and disrupt industries. Well-run, enduring businesses need execution, efficiency and resiliency. The personality types most apt to accomplish each are often polar opposites. Elon Musk seized headlines and re-ignited an old debate when he joined the long list of entrepreneurs questioning the value of the MBA . Since I am a business school professor, you may think that I would disagree. I do, but not for the expected reasons. Musk’s point holds for corporate culture, but collapses at the function level, especially IT. The problem with Corporate America is not the MBA, it’s entrenched functional expertise. Too many big company employees are specialists still stuck in status quo silos. Technology, not technologists, will drive the future of the business. That’s exactly why CIOs, in particular, need more MBAs on their teams. Competencies, not credentials Well-trained … [Read more...] about CIOs, Ignore Elon Musk. Here’s Why MBAs Are Invaluable To Your Teams.

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In July 2021, the virtual events startup Hopin was considered the fastest-growing startup in the world. Now, it's laying off 29% of its staff, following a previous cut of 12% back in February. With hiring now frozen, and marketing budgets slashed, a startup that was once worth $7.8 billion at its peak has stumbled—like many other pandemic winners—as restrictions have been lifted around the world. Hopin, which was founded in 2019, hosts online conferences for companies like Slack, Dell and Unilever. The new cuts add up to 380 layoffs this year, as the startup tries to focus on “sustainable growth” after the pandemic supercharged its business. The company, which is run as a remote team, has raised over $1.1 billion total in a lightning succession of rounds from top investors Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, Tiger Global and IVP. In July 2021, Hopin raised $470 million at a $7.8 billion valuation in a round led by Arena … [Read more...] about Digital Events Company Hopin Lays Off 29% Of Staff As Its Pandemic-Fueled Growth Stalls

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin How many times have you sat down to get some work done on your laptop or desktop, only to be interrupted by an app notification or text message on your smartphone? This break in workflow can impact your productivity, and it feels needless in this day and age of interoperability and ubiquitous connectivity. There have been a few efforts targeted at phone integration with the Windows platform, by both Microsoft with its Phone Link app, and Windows PC OEMs as well. However, to date, what has emerged so far seems half-baked, though it seems like Intel is onto something, with the recent announcement of its Unison open software for PC and mobile device integration. Seamlessly Integrating Phones With PCs Takes A Full Stack Solution At Intel’s Innovation 2022 event last week, I had the chance to sit down with Josh Newman, Intel VP And GM Of Mobile Innovation, for an in-person demo of the company’s new Unison software for laptops. … [Read more...] about Intel’s Unison Looks To Be The PC Phone Integration Users Always Wanted

This article first appeared in City & Country, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on September 26, 2022 - October 02, 2022. The Mediterranean-­inspired Bon Kiara offers units that are larger than average to cater for families (Photo by Bon Estate) - A + A When Bon Estate Development Sdn Bhd CEO Chan Jin-Wy was young, he lived in a housing area with a “big padang ” in front of his house. He recalls the neighbourhood children gathering at the field to play in the evening and older folk strolling there in the early morning. “The community hosted festive celebrations and activities in the padang . It was more than just a recreational space. It was the element that created a close-knit community,” shares Chan. It was this experience that inspired him to allocate more than  a quarter of the total land size at Bon Estate’s upcoming residential development project, Bon Kiara, for a central park and a clubhouse. Located along Jalan Kiara 3 in Mont’Kiara, Bon … [Read more...] about Cover Story: Expansive living at Bon Kiara

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By Feruza Djamalova, co-founder and senior business immigration lawyer of Sobirovs Law Firm . Entrepreneurs are a powerful force driving innovation and economic growth. They take risks, create jobs and are the backbone of the Canadian economy. Thousands of entrepreneurs, startups and business owners enter the Canadian market every year. As business immigration lawyers, we work with entrepreneurs from all around the world and observe their strenuous journey to create and operate a business in Canada. During this journey, they face many unique obstacles that I call "the four challenges of immigrant entrepreneurs” in Canada. In this two-part article, I'll walk you through these challenges and provide some suggestions on how to overcome them. It is important to note that I will focus on a very specific type of entrepreneurs—entrepreneurs and investors seeking to establish small and medium businesses in Canada … [Read more...] about Part 1: Four Challenges Of Immigrant Entrepreneurs In Canada And How To Overcome Them

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Ukrainians in the house! Interpipe volunteers work with a team from Samaritan's Purse. (Credit: John ... [+] Everett) John Everett Out here behind the Addicks Reservoir on the west side of Houston whole neighborhoods were under three feet of water for days after Hurricane Harvey blew through. A month later there is still plenty of work to be done. Though the ground has now dried, hundreds of homes remain filled with the stench of mold spreading in drywall. I meet up with a work crew consisting mostly of Ukrainians like Alexandr Shkil, who twirls twin hammers as he smashes out bathroom tile, sending sparks flying. The woman who owns the house stands in her garage, surrounded by stacks of belongings rescued from the muddy water. Sad about what happened, happy to get help, she doesn’t want her name used; she just wants to get life back to normal for her son who has Down Syndrome. The team of Ukrainians are … [Read more...] about Billionaire Heir Leads Team From Ukraine In Hurricane Harvey Cleanup

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Executive Resume Writer and Former Recruiter | Partners with clients to tell their unique career story | careerintelligenceresumewriting Personal branding is a popular concept promoted by marketers, public relations specialists and, more recently, career professionals. Countless articles have been written on the subject. A recent Google search turned up about 353 million results. Still, questions abound. • What is a personal brand? • Why is it important? • How do I develop one? While there is no pat answer, there's substantial evidence that a strong personal brand can boost your job search and positively impact your career. What A Personal Brand Is Your personal brand is how others perceive you. As entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk notes in a 2019 article about personal branding, "Your personal brand is your reputation. And your reputation in perpetuity is the foundation of your career." … [Read more...] about What A Personal Brand Is (And Why You Need One)

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin One of the biggest challenges of getting a new business off the ground is gaining traction in your target market. Building awareness requires an effective public relations strategy that can create a steady stream of positive news about your company. When you're on a small startup budget, you may not have the immediate resources necessary to hire a PR firm. Fortunately, there are some simple strategies you can employ to drum up publicity yourself. Here are 10 ways to encourage positive press for your business, as recommended by the members of Young Entrepreneur Council . 1. Encourage Reviews Few things are better for boosting publicity than word-of-mouth from real customers. The value of positive customer reviews cannot be overstated. For new businesses that may not yet have these to leverage, influencer marketing can also be a powerful tool when used correctly. Unlike hired celebrities and scripted … [Read more...] about 10 Strategies To Ramp Up Positive Publicity For Your New Business