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Featuring Top 5 Vendors in the Global Business Process Outsourcing Market Report | Competitive Landscape and Key Product Offerings | Technavio

Articles, Business, Economy, Information technology management, Economic globalization, Offshoring, International business, Outsourcing, Telecommuting, IBM Global Services
Friday, February 26, 2021 - 5:00pm

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The global business process outsourcing market has the potential to grow by USD 76.9 billion during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The global business process outsourcing market has the potential to grow by USD 76.9 billion during 2020-2024, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.
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    The report highlights key products offered by the top five vendors and their contribution to the overall growth of the market.
  • Rising focus on reducing operational costs will be crucial in driving the growth of the global business process outsourcing market during the forecast period.
  • International Business Machines Corp. operates its business through segments such as Cognitive Solutions, Global Business Services, Technology Services & Cloud Platforms, Systems, and Global Financing.

Arbeit Announces Commitment to Remote Workforce and Intention to Sell Office at 678 Sheridan Drive

Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area, Tonawanda (city), New York, Telecommuting, Arbeit, Tonawanda
Friday, February 26, 2021 - 3:35pm

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arbeit, a communication solutions provider headquartered in Tonawanda, NY, announced the listing of their office space at 678 Sheridan Drive following the announcement to transition their workforce to be permanently remote.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Arbeit, a communication solutions provider headquartered in Tonawanda, NY, announced the listing of their office space at 678 Sheridan Drive following the announcement to transition their workforce to be permanently remote.
  • At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Arbeit quickly transitioned their employees to a temporary work-from-home status.
  • In response to these outcomes, Arbeit has permanently transitioned to a remote employment model.
  • I believe happy employees produce better results, and working remotely will help Arbeit grow to the next level of success."

Valley Business Centre saved money and time for clients and helped them keep their businesses on track with cloud bookkeeping and payroll during 2020

Articles, Economy, Business, Information technology management, Accounting software, Business-to-business, International business, Outsourcing, Telecommuting, Payroll, Cloud computing
Friday, February 26, 2021 - 10:00am

Cloud integrations and outsourcing of bookkeeping and payroll to Valley Business Centre also reduces the cost of having an in house accounting team.

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  • Cloud integrations and outsourcing of bookkeeping and payroll to Valley Business Centre also reduces the cost of having an in house accounting team.
  • Valley Business Centre ensured that various clients with workforces between 5 to up to 100 employees had a smooth transition to payroll for remote employees.
  • By integrating various cloud-based time tracking solutions Valley Business Centre was able to eliminate these issues for their clients.
  • By taking a holistic approach to analyzing a client's business the firm has helped its clients streamline their accounting and bookkeeping processes in conjunction with their business operations.

Study: BloxOne Threat Defense Delivers Nearly 250% Return on Investment

Computer network security, Computer security, Data security, Cyberwarfare, Cryptography, Information governance, Infoblox, Telecommuting, Threat, Computer network
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 4:00pm

The threat surface has grownexponentially as a result of the COVID-19 shutdowns and the accelerated adoption of remote work.

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  • The threat surface has grownexponentially as a result of the COVID-19 shutdowns and the accelerated adoption of remote work.
  • To better understand the costs, benefits, flexibilityand risk factors which affect organizations'security investment decisions, Infoblox commissionedForrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact () study onBloxOne Threat Defense.
  • BloxOne Threat Defense also reduced the burden on the security stackbyfiltering out a majority of events and threatsbefore they reach network security devices upstream.
  • BloxOne Threat Defense leverages DNS to provide a foundational layer of security from the network core to the edge, makingsecurity teams more effective whilestretching the value of theirsecurity budget."

K-12 Employee Job Satisfaction Plummets as Stress and Worries Increase Regarding COVID-19 Safety and Personal Finances

Employee relations, Human behavior, Labor, Articles, Industrial and organizational psychology, Organizational behavior, Telecommuting, Working time, Employee benefits, Employee morale, Job satisfaction, Employment
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:49pm

K-12 employees general satisfaction with their employers plummeted from 69% in March 2020, to 44% in October 2020.

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  • K-12 employees general satisfaction with their employers plummeted from 69% in March 2020, to 44% in October 2020.
  • To help alleviate the safety, health, job, and financial concerns of K-12 employees, the report highlights four areas of focus for state and local governments: financial wellness, employee morale, remote work and nontraditional benefits.
  • There has been a sharp decline in education employees job satisfaction since the onset of the pandemic.
  • K-12 employees general satisfaction with their employer fell from 69% in March 2020, to 44% in October 2020.

Study Shows Global Public Sector “Cloud Smart” Strategies Validated by COVID-19 Response

Data management, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, Cloud infrastructure, Working time, Telecommuting, Cloud computing
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:00pm

Nearly half (48%) of global public sector respondents, and 71% of U.S. Federal Government respondents, said their organizations had no employees working remotely one year ago.

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  • Nearly half (48%) of global public sector respondents, and 71% of U.S. Federal Government respondents, said their organizations had no employees working remotely one year ago.
  • In order to effectively support this growing remote workforce, organizations have begun strategically evaluating their cloud models with more than three-fourths (82%) of global public sector respondents identifying hybrid cloud as the ideal IT operating model for their organization.
  • Other key findings of this years report include:
    Modernization is dependent on decommissioning legacy architectures: In 2019, 53% of global public sector organizations exclusively ran traditional, non-cloud-enabled datacenters.
  • Telework remains top-of-mind: 43% of public sector respondents reported a direct increase in their public cloud investments as a direct result of the pandemic eight points higher than the global average.

Motus Report Reveals Two-Thirds of Organizations Expect Remote Work Policies to Remain in Place

Other Professional Services, Software, Human resources, Internet, Professional services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Working conditions, Telecommuting, Working time, API
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:00pm

While U.S. organizations rapidly implemented temporary remote work policies last March in light of the pandemic, the report found that 67% of businesses expect work-from-home policies to remain in place long-term or permanently.

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  • While U.S. organizations rapidly implemented temporary remote work policies last March in light of the pandemic, the report found that 67% of businesses expect work-from-home policies to remain in place long-term or permanently.
  • Over the past year, organizations have quickly and successfully adapted to remote work and proved that the workforce is fully capable of operating successfully in a remote environment.
  • The report also revealed that businesses are thriving in remote environments, with 83% of company leaders reporting the shift to remote work has been successful for their organization.
  • While remote work was synonymous with decreased productivity prior to the pandemic, the report found the opposite to be true.

AVerMedia Introduces New PW310P Full HD Autofocus Webcam and PW315 Full HD Wide-Angle Webcam

Videotelephony, Articles, Technology, Teleconferencing, AVer Information, Science and technology, Webcam, Educational technology, Telecommuting
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:07pm

With this latest release, AVerMedia now offers a full range of webcams catering to all kinds of requirements.

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  • With this latest release, AVerMedia now offers a full range of webcams catering to all kinds of requirements.
  • The AVerMedia PW310P is the perfect affordable webcam for everyone from students participating in remote learning to professionals working from home.
  • Optimized for excellent video quality in a range of environments, the PW310P includes a variety of features that enhance the video collaboration experience.
  • The PW310P's key features include:
    The AVerMedia PW315 is a mid-range webcam suited for professionals, educators, or content creators seeking high-quality audio and video.

SourceAmerica announces Personal Protective Equipment Grant for network nonprofit agencies

Working conditions, Microsoft, SourceAmerica, Human activities, Work, Occupational safety and health, LinkedIn, Twitter, Telecommuting, Personal protective equipment
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 1:22pm

That's why SourceAmerica today announced a new Personal Protective Equipment Grant program designed to help protect employees at nonprofit agencies within its network from the spread of COVID-19.

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  • That's why SourceAmerica today announced a new Personal Protective Equipment Grant program designed to help protect employees at nonprofit agencies within its network from the spread of COVID-19.
  • With this grant, more than 400 nonprofit agencies in the SourceAmerica network will be eligible to receive up to $5,000 worth of PPE.
  • "SourceAmerica remains committed to assisting nonprofit agencies and AbilityOne contract employees during the pandemic," said Richard Belden, Interim President and CEO at SourceAmerica.
  • To learn more, visit SourceAmerica.org and follow the organization on Facebook (@SourceAmerica), Twitter (@SourceAmerica), Instagram (@SourceAmerica), and LinkedIn (@SourceAmerica).

LogMeIn Study Shows Cyber Threats, Productivity Concerns, and Pressure on IT Support Drives Consolidation of Remote Access & Support Solutions as Flexible Work Becomes Business as Usual

Remote desktop, Remote administration software, LogMeIn, Revision Control System, Telecommuting, Software, Computing, Human activities
Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 2:00pm

The research shows IT leaders are increasingly concerned about security and scalability of the remote work tools adopted early in the pandemic to address the sudden shift to remote work.

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  • The research shows IT leaders are increasingly concerned about security and scalability of the remote work tools adopted early in the pandemic to address the sudden shift to remote work.
  • As a result, 65 percent of those surveyed are actively consolidating remote work tools, citing the need for ease of administration, ease of use, and scalability.
  • The study shows that IT leaders should prioritize remote access and support tools that minimize disruptions for remote workers and make users feel supported wherever and however they work.
  • Dave Campbell, Head of the Remote Solutions Group, at LogMeIn,said, This survey shows companies areclearlyre-evaluating their remote work tools and will need to make changes this year.