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Global managed services to grow in 2024 as enterprise IT spending rises

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The global market for managed services will rise in 2024 due to organizations’ IT spending surge and larger investments in managed services deals involving AI and cloud computing, according to market intelligence firm IDC. The research firm predicted that managed services deal size in 2024 will be larger than that of 2023.

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SAP poaches Microsoft exec as its new global head of AI

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SAP has appointed a new global head of artificial intelligence, Walter Sun, after the previous post-holder quit to found her own AI startup. Sun has a PhD from MIT and continued to publish academic research papers during his time at Microsoft, in addition to teaching at Seattle and Washington universities.

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For Global Success, Think Like a Local

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Every aspect of retail has been disrupted, from the way shoppers research purchases to the methods they use to pay. However, despite the powerful forces of globalization, significant local differences exist. . We live in a highly connected world. Technology has broken down many barriers to trade. Cybersource. IT Leadership

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IT budget shock: Global IT services firms continue to struggle

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The global IT services industry is at a significant crossroads, with the explosive growth of generative AI and deepening economic uncertainties reshaping its future. Amid considerable hype and discussion, AI continues to receive significant investment from many companies. The economic slowdown is now apparent,” Gogia added.

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The Forrester Wave™: B2B Marketing Data Providers, Q2 2021

In our 24-criterion evaluation of B2B marketing data providers, we identified the 11 most significant vendors — Data Axle, Dun & Bradstreet, Enlyft, Global Database, InsideView, Leadspace, Oracle, SMARTe, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, TechTarget, and ZoomInfo Technologies — and researched, analyzed, and scored them.

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How CIOs Can Drive Positive Disruption Through Global Macro-Economic Challenges

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Despite the global economic outlook pointing to ongoing market disruption, inflation, and recession in many parts of the world, organisations are going to want to continue to invest in technology, and this will benefit both employees and customers. As Deloitte research highlights , the reasons for this come down to handling disruption.

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Our Global Data Coverage is Better Than Ever. Here’s How We Did It

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As companies in highly competitive industries look for new vectors to drive efficient and sustained growth, they’re increasingly turning to global markets. To ensure we were meeting the challenges posed by this rapid global growth, ZoomInfo connected with many of our largest customers to learn more about their needs and plans.