IBM Business Partners

MARCH 4, 2024

We have all been witnessing the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI), with the promise to reshape all aspects of human society and commerce while companies simultaneously grapple with acute business imperatives. This requires a holistic enterprise transformation.

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IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2023

IBM introduced watsonx as the AI and data platform built for business. It’s incredible to think about how one technology can support so many companies and create such a vast array of job opportunities! And just this month, IBM and Meta, together with over 50 founding members and collaborators, launched the AI Alliance.

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IBM Business Partners

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Identifying top talent and cultivating their ability to produce value for the organization is a business imperative. That means the organization needs to identify the metrics it wants to track and create employee assessments to ensure it is tracking employee growth accurately.

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Jake Jorgovan

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With so many moving parts involved in producing a high-quality podcast, it makes sense for businesses or individuals to outsource part or most of their podcast production to a team of experts. Whichever you choose, these podcast companies and agencies will help you launch a commercial quality podcast.

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IBM Business Partners

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Remember how cool it felt when you first held a smartphone in your hand? Before long, smartphones became a way of life for organizations worldwide because of all they offer for business productivity and communication. The compact design and touch-based interactivity seemed like a leap into the future.

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IBM Business Partners

JANUARY 8, 2024

Organizations implementing successful business transformations are more likely to grow their existing businesses, eliminate silos, create revenue growth and business models and reinvent how they handle their operations. The result is nearly always the same.

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Chaneltivity

MARCH 25, 2024

Like CRM, PRM is also about: Developing strong relationships Data gathering and analysis Driving revenue growth Using software to track, train, incentivize, and reward Yet, as its name implies, all these activities revolve around partners, not customers. You may also need new resources and collateral to support partners in new verticals.

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Jake Jorgovan

JANUARY 26, 2024

No longer confined to traditional marketing tactics, modern CMOs are at the forefront of technological adoption, becoming key players in business strategy and contributing to decisions beyond the marketing department. As we step into 2024, the role of the CMO is undergoing a major shift.

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IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Paying attention to the latest customer service trends ensures that an organization is prepared to meet changing customer expectations. A 2023 Gartner study found that 58% of leaders identified business growth as one of their most important goals. Customer service is a necessary component of this strategy.

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IBM Business Partners

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It is renowned for its cutting-edge AI technology such as IBM® watsonx.ai™ and its IBM Cloud® business, and is also a global leader in powerful engineering systems like IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management. IBM: Not only cloud and AI IBM has been at the forefront of technological innovation.

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IBM Business Partners

APRIL 11, 2023

Businesses should make equity in the workplace a priority. Laying the foundation with skills As members of a global community, we recognize the need to drive systemic change that prepares people for jobs of the future. At IBM, we strive each day to achieve our purpose; to be the catalyst that helps makes the world work better.

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SFE Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2022

economy is currently in a recession, the fact remains that once it makes headlines, it strikes terror into the hearts of business owners and customers alike. But as a sales leader, you know recessions are simply part of the business cycle. Wondering how you can prepare your business to stay afloat during a downturn?

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IBM Business Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When the market changes or a new opportunity comes up, businesses need the flexibility to adjust their financial plans quickly. Why budgeting feels like a marathon Just like marathon training takes months of preparation, crafting a budget involves a lot of data collection, metrics analysis, resource allocation and collaboration.

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IBM Business Partners

AUGUST 14, 2023

The rise of generative AI has surfaced many new questions about how the technology will impact the workforce. Even as AI becomes more pervasive in business, people are still a core competitive advantage. The global skills gap is real and growing. That could translate to 1.4 billion of the 3.4 That could translate to 1.4

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IBM Business Partners

APRIL 21, 2023

At IBM Consulting , our finance consulting practitioners have seen first-hand how the CFO can help foster enterprise-wide change. At IBM Consulting , our finance consulting practitioners have seen first-hand how the CFO can help foster enterprise-wide change. For starters, they can help prioritize and invest in it.

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Impact

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a result, more travel brands turn to partnerships as the oxygen mask needed to build consumer trust, capture customer loyalty and drive business growth. Get an in-depth look into this revenue-generating channel and how you can get started. Still, 45 percent want to book with travel providers they trust. Discover more.

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IBM Business Partners

JUNE 30, 2023

In companies with mature reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) capabilities, around 70 to 85 percent of technician hours are spent on preventative maintenance (PM) activities So, how can the automotive industry ensure they are addressing these challenges and evolving to meet the needs of the market?

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IBM Business Partners

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This is just one of many examples that show how the payments space has evolved. This is just one of many examples that show how the payments space has evolved. These pain points can pose a challenge for both banking institutions and payments companies to meet performance and growth ambitions.

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Impact

APRIL 13, 2022

Ever wonder how Shopify merchants — like the stylish tumbler brand Corkcicle — increase revenue and create sustainable affiliate partnerships? But how can you use this recipe to integrate a successful affiliate program with your marketing strategy? How Corkcicle and WITHIN succeeded with affiliate marketing.

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IBM Business Partners

JANUARY 16, 2024

While high interest rates and inflation concerns are carrying over into the new year, financial services trends signal to prepare for major changes in real-time by staying up-to-date on all financial services-related matters, including in banking and capital markets sectors. This is something we’re likely to see more of this year.

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IBM Business Partners

MAY 12, 2023

A global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) enterprise needed to modernize its product portfolio, focusing on high-growth categories like pet care, coffee and consumer health. IBM Consulting™ helped the customer modernize its architecture for a heavily used business-to-business conversational AI app.

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Chameleon Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, this is not to say we’re entirely opposed to using AI tools for business. Plus, 64% of business owners expect AI will strengthen customer relationships and boost productivity, while 60% believe it will drive sales growth. What Are a Few of the Best Kinds of AI Tools for Business? Keep reading to learn more.

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Chameleon Sales

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, this is not to say we’re entirely opposed to using AI tools for business. Plus, 64% of business owners expect AI will strengthen customer relationships and boost productivity, while 60% believe it will drive sales growth. What Are a Few of the Best Kinds of AI Tools for Business? Keep reading to learn more.

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PLM Alliances

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Rapid advancements in technology, the Coronavirus pandemic, and post-pandemic economic instability are all factors that continue to play a role in changing the way businesses operate. We’re sharing our insights and methodology in a two-part blog series. The reality is that change will happen no matter what.

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IBM Business Partners

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We strongly believe the influx of data associated with AI will fuel tremendous business innovations, but requires strategic considerations, including around where data resides, data privacy, resilience, operational controls, regulatory requirements and compliance, and certifications. And our work doesn’t stop there.

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COO Alliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This blog is going to teach you how to have a productive Daily Huddle so that you can reap all of the benefits it can offer. This time should be decided upon the way in advance and kept consistent so that everyone can put it in their calendars and be prepared. Department Update: This is a glimpse into each business area.

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IBM Business Partners

APRIL 11, 2023

As reflected in the IBM Impact Report , we are working hard to serve as an example for our industry peers, partners, and fellow leaders on how to build a positive impact by implementing technology ethics and committing to trust and transparency in our practices and products on a global scale.

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IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we look ahead to 2024, enterprises around the world are undoubtedly evaluating their progress and creating a growth plan for the year to come. Here are five things you need to know about how IBM Cloud is helping clients balance innovation with evolving regulations.

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Mindmatrix

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Annual planning in channel management can be either a business burden or a huge growth tool. With industrial sales channels and distribution, the key to shifting from burden to growth is to shift the way we think about the channel relationship strategy. In the channel selection and planning space, that’s unfortunately rare.

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ClearPoint Strategy

JANUARY 25, 2022

In a previous blog post, we talked about the first step of the strategy reporting process: data collection. In preparation for strategy reporting, ClearPoint automatically synthesizes data (similar to what some data processing tools do for other business applications), so it’s ready to be analyzed when you need it.

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Jake Jorgovan

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With so many moving parts involved in producing a high-quality podcast, it makes sense for businesses or individuals to outsource part or most of their podcast production to a team of experts. Whichever you choose, these podcast companies and agencies will help you launch a commercial quality podcast.

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PLM Alliances

MAY 30, 2023

Your objective is to demonstrate how your solution outshines the competition. Focus on the aspects that directly address the pain points of your target audience, making it evident how your product or service will resolve their issues more effectively than other options.

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Internicola Law Firm

APRIL 13, 2022

Read on to learn how to respond to franchise inquiries and develop a sales process that works. For startup franchisors, responding to franchise inquiries the right way is a critical part of scaling your business. And how do you know if you’re doing it right? The reason that you franchise your business is to sell franchises.

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IBM Business Partners

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Given enterprise complexity, the most difficult part of this stage is the automation of testing capabilities (wherein test data preparation and execution of test cases across multiple systems is mostly semi-automated). We recommend a 4-stage roadmap for implementation, as shown in the figure below. This helps adoption and acceleration.

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Internicola Law Firm

JULY 16, 2021

If you’re looking to franchise your business and you speak to a franchise consultant who claims they’re a “one stop shop” and that they’re going to handle everything for you, here are 4 warning signs about why you should take caution and not work with them. Franchise Agreement preparation. Operations Manual preparation.

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PLM Alliances

MAY 3, 2023

A well-crafted Go-to-Market (GTM) plan is essential for businesses looking to launch new products or services, enter new markets, or expand their customer base. The Importance of Competitor Analysis in GTM Planning Understanding the competitive landscape is vital for businesses to make informed decisions, stay ahead of trends, and succeed.

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Impact

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Brands and publishers work together to monetize independent blogs, articles, guides, videos, and more through affiliate links and sponsorships — and this benefits both sides. See our ebook Going the distance: How publishers can prepare their commerce content program for the long haul. How have customer priorities have changed?

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