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🌍 How are CTOs and VP R&D preparing for the escalating global uncertainty? With the situation in Ukraine intensifying and emerging challenges in Georgia, tech leaders face critical decisions about the resilience of their teams and operations: Are you re-evaluating your team’s geographical distribution? Are you onboarding additional teams to build redundancy? Have you explored alternative locations to ensure continuity in development and innovation? At KAL Solutions, we understand that today’s tech leaders need more than a “Plan B.” They need flexibility, speed, and access to top-tier talent across stable regions. That’s why we offer: ✅ A global network of developers—from conflict zones to stable hubs like Japan, Korea, Vietnam, the EU, and beyond. ✅ Solutions tailored to ensure regulatory compliance and seamless scaling. ✅ Redundancy plans that protect your roadmap and keep innovation on track. 🌐 The question is: How prepared is your team for geopolitical disruptions? Let’s build the resilience your tech operations need, together. 📩 DM me or visit https://k-a-l.solutions to explore how we can help you navigate these challenges. #TechLeadership #GlobalTeams #Resilience #RemoteWork #Innovation

The evolving relationship between Global Capability Centers and IT service providers is reshaping the future of global tech operations. As GCCs increasingly mature and take on more strategic roles, the focus on core work and value creation becomes more critical. The challenge for IT service providers is to adapt and align their offerings to meet these evolving needs, ensuring efficiency, flexibility, and deep collaboration. This shift represents not just a trend but a crucial transformation in how tech services are delivered and how organizations structure their capabilities across the globe. The discussion around this shift, as outlined in this article, is a timely reminder for us all to rethink how we engage with and serve our clients in this dynamic landscape. What do you think is the next step in this evolution? #GCC #ITServices #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Efficiency

The #business landscape is constantly evolving and while #technological advancements continue to shift, #technology leaders must anticipate what lies ahead and understand how it can impact your organization. Position your organization to adapt and thrive in this rapidly changing environment by downloading IDC's #SupplyChain Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Predictions Complimentary Excerpt for 2024 and beyond: https://bit.ly/AP-FS24-SC

Eric Wong, Head of APAC, recently sat down with DigiconAsia to discuss the top concerns of CIOs in the region and how businesses could pivot these into growth opportunities. Our Enterprise Horizons Report of over 650 global CIOs found that establishing connectivity in new regions (37%), ambitions constrained by legacy systems (35%) and skills & resource retention (35%) were the biggest challenges to delivering growth in new regions, with similar concerns reflected in the Asia Pacific region. Check out Eric’s thoughts in full here: https://lnkd.in/gBhSgAp3 #DigiconAsia #GlobalGrowth #GlobalExpansion

Eric Wong, Head of APAC, recently sat down with DigiconAsia to discuss the top concerns of CIOs in the region and how businesses could pivot these into growth opportunities. Our Enterprise Horizons Report of over 650 global CIOs found that establishing connectivity in new regions (37%), ambitions constrained by legacy systems (35%) and skills & resource retention (35%) were the biggest challenges to delivering growth in new regions, with similar concerns reflected in the Asia Pacific region. Check out Eric’s thoughts in full here: https://lnkd.in/ghjN7B-s #DigiconAsia #GlobalGrowth #GlobalExpansion #digitaltransformation

According to a recent study by MarketsandMarkets, the global managed services market size is expected to grow from USD 275.5 billion in 2023 to USD 372.6 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 6.2% during the period. As per region, North America is estimated to account for the largest market share in this market in 2023, and this trend is expected to continue during the forecast period. The future of the IT Managed Services market is poised for continued expansion and evolution. With technology becoming increasingly intricate and businesses focusing on agility, the demand for specialized external support will persist. We, at Allied Worldwide, have been providing global IT Managed Services for some of the top blue-chip companies for over 32 years and have been quite successful at that too! Need to know what we can do for you? Connect with us now: https://lnkd.in/g-TzBDzW #itmanagedservices #itservices #technologytrends #globalmarket #itoutsourcing #digitaltransformation #businesssolutions #markettrends #alliedworldwide

Gartner's 2025 Top Strategic Tech Trends is here! ✅ These trends are not just about technology; they’re about the strategic opportunities that technology can unlock for your organization. CIOs, harness these trends to turn challenges into opportunities and shape resilient, future-ready enterprises.

The global tech talent shortage continues to impact legacy infrastructure, pushing organizations to rethink their strategies. Key areas to focus on include: - Providing leading benefits and competitive pay - Prioritizing upskilling and reskilling initiatives - Utilizing strategic partnerships to broaden talent access Learn more about attracting and retaining high caliber tech talent in Magnit's latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gyHhpGzf #contingentworkforce #technology #wearemagnit

The global tech talent shortage continues to impact legacy infrastructure, pushing organizations to rethink their strategies. Key areas to focus on include: - Providing leading benefits and competitive pay - Prioritizing upskilling and reskilling initiatives - Utilizing strategic partnerships to broaden talent access Learn more about attracting and retaining high caliber tech talent in Magnit's latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gyHhpGzf #contingentworkforce #technology #wearemagnit

🚨 Global Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Diversification in Tech 🚨 Today’s widespread technology outage has once again highlighted a critical issue in our digital world: overdependence on a few key players. When major platforms experience disruptions, it sends shockwaves across industries, affecting businesses and individuals alike. 🔍 Key Takeaways: Centralization Risks: Concentrating critical services in the hands of a few tech giants, primarily from the US and China, creates single points of failure. When these services go down, the impact is far-reaching and often crippling. Need for Diversification: Diversifying technology stacks and service providers can mitigate risks. By spreading reliance across multiple vendors, businesses can enhance resilience and continuity. Monopoly Concerns: The dominance of US and Chinese tech giants in the global market raises concerns about monopolistic practices and limited competition. A more diversified tech landscape can reduce these risks. Innovation Opportunities: This situation underscores the need for innovation and competition in the tech sector. Supporting a broader ecosystem of technology providers can lead to more robust and reliable solutions. 🌐 What Can We Do? Promote Competition: Encourage policies and practices that foster a competitive landscape, reducing the monopoly of tech giants. Invest in Redundancy: Businesses should invest in backup systems and alternative platforms. Support Emerging Players: By supporting startups and smaller tech firms, we can reduce overreliance on the major players and drive forward innovation. This isn’t just about preventing downtime—it's about ensuring a more stable and innovative future for everyone. #TechOutage #Diversification #Innovation #Resilience #TechIndustry #Monopoly #USChinaTech