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SAP Events – January and February 2020
SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software serving more than 437,000 customers in over 180 countries. SAP events enable you to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments within the huge SAP product suite. They also provide...
Predictive Analytics: The Weapon in Business Forecasting
Wouldn’t it be great if we could predict the future? If we could use our experience of things past to make intelligent predictions about things to come. Sound a little sci-fi? Not in the world of business… “The science of predictive analytics can generate future...
Three Technologies That Will Boost Your Career in 2020
In this webinar we will go through three of the most marketable technologies in 2020, and how to ace them with K2 University: SAP, Salesforce, RPA Date: 12 December 2019 Time: 3:00pm CET REGISTER NOW We look forward to welcoming you.
K2’s Lori Larson Featured in SIA’s Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing 2019 List
Lori Larson, President of the Americas at K2, has once again been named as one SIA’s Global Power 150 - Women in Staffing 2019 List. Now in its fifth year, the Staffing Industry Analysts list recognises female leaders and influencers in the global staffing market. The...
Our Dreamforce Highlights
As ever, the annual Dreamforce event proved to be an inspiring experience for the thousands of attendees who flocked to San Francisco including several members of the K2 team. Here are some of our highlights from Dreamforce 2019: What’s Coming Next? Dreamforce offers...
K2 at Dreamforce 2019 on the Power of Analytics and Education
K2 is presenting at two sessions at this year’s Dreamforce covering how Einstein Analytics can be used to prove IT project ROI and another on how K2 University is helping people skill up for the future. Zaidy Ramirez, our Chief Technology Officer, will give a talk...
Christian Paul Pach is K2’s Consultant of the Month for November!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Christian Paul Pach, an ABAP Fiori / SAPUI5 Consultant. Read our interview with him below. Tell us a bit about...
Come Migliorare la Gestione HR con SuccessFactors
In questo seminario, parleremo dei vantaggi della migrazione al cloud e di come i consulenti SAP HR possono migliorare le proprie competenze passando a Successfactors. Vedremo quali sono le certificazioni di Successfactors e i passaggi necessari per mantenerle valide....
Build a Rewarding Career as a SuccessFactors Consultant
Join us for an educational webinar - Build a rewarding Career as a SuccessFactors Consultant - where you will learn: Why SFSF Consultants are in high demand Market update Future expectations Why HCM Cloud Industries using SuccessFactors Where you should start Courses...
K2 on the Move!
K2 is growing fast. We’ve been outgrowing some of our offices around the globe, resulting in new homes for several of our teams. Recently, we’ve seen Frankfurt, London and Boston all move into fresh, stylish new spaces. Our new office environments perfectly reflect...
Salesforce Economy to Create 4.2m new Jobs by 2024
The Salesforce economy is forecast to create 4.2 million net new jobs and $1.2 trillion in new business revenues by 2021 according to a new report from IDC. The huge growth within the Salesforce ecosystem mirrors that of the cloud computing industry as a whole which...
How to Transition from SAP HR to SuccessFactors
How to Transition from SAP HR to SuccessFactors Are you an SAP HR Specialist looking to upskill? Find out how in this webinar where we cover how you can become a SuccessFactors Consultant. Further detail covers how you can ensure your certifications remain up to date....
Jennifer Quarry is K2’s Consultant of the Month for October!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Jennifer, a Pardot Consultant. Read our interview with her below. Tell us a bit about yourself, for example,...
Ada Lovelace Day 2019
Ada Lovelace was one of the world’s earliest computer programmers. She was a pioneer not only because of her mathematical skill but also due to her success in a society where the world of science was dominated by men. Her achievements are honoured annually on the 8th...
How IoT has Escalated the Cybersecurity Issue
The Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere nowadays - it’s in most households and offices. However, these devices have been increasingly seen as a potential risk for cybersecurity: A study by Symantec revealed that IoT cyber-attacks increased by a staggering 600%...
Fun in the Caribbean Sun!
Every year, K2 hosts an incentive trip of a lifetime for our top-performing employees and members of our community of freelance technology consultants to say thank you for their outstanding achievements, commitment and hard work. Past trips have been to amazing...
Why an RPA Certification can Boost Your Career
Why an RPA Certification can Boost Your Career K2 University is an official partner to Automation Anywhere, a leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), providing training for organisations and individuals, as well as trainers for in-house courses across the world. ...
How Humans are the Future of Work
How Humans are the Future of Work There is a pressing need to reevaluate the role of humans in the workplace and the role of ‘work’ in society. In this webinar, you will learn more about how to start your Robotic Process Automation journey towards taking your...
K2: Powering your Digital Transformation
‘Simply being a digital enterprise is no longer enough in today’s technology-enabled business world’ K2's company video highlights how we can help businesses and professionals alike with their digital transformation journey. Since K2 was established in London in...
Talent Reaches the Top
At K2, all our associates are dedicated to working together to reach their full potential. They continually push themselves to aid both their personal and professional development. That’s why when three K2 employees found themselves together in Japan, they decided to...
Top 5 Tips for a Successful RPA Integration
Our experts share their tips for ensuring success in your own Robotic Process Automation (RPA) implementation. Looking for RPA roles? Reach out to our team to find out more. If you are looking to hire qualified RPA specialists, get in touch with us here. Do you want...
Meet K2 at Dreamforce 2019
K2 will be hosting an exclusive networking reception at this year’s Dreamforce! The event is the perfect place to make valuable connections, meet members of the K2 team and find out why we’re the global leader in consultative Salesforce solutions. The K2 reception...
SAP Events 2019
SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software serving more than 437,000 customers in over 180 countries. SAP events enable you to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments within the huge SAP product suite. They also provide...
Salesforce Events 2019
Don’t miss the chance to get involved with one of the many Salesforce events over the next few months. Take a look below at our list of forthcoming conferences and conventions around the globe. Attending Salesforce events is the perfect way to keep up to date with the...
Marcelo Fanticelli is K2’s Consultant of the Month for September!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Marcelo Fanticelli, a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead. Read our interview with him below. Tell us a bit...
RPA is Here to Stay – How Will it Change the Way You Work?
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is becoming an increasingly significant part of our working lives and is currently the fastest-growing segment of the global enterprise software market. The research firm Gartner reported that revenue grew by 63.1% in 2018 to $846...
K2’s Contribution to Spain’s Digital Economy
K2’s Madrid Director, Giovanni Palmieri, had the opportunity to discuss the many digital job opportunities available with top employers in Spain and Portugal at the recent AMETIC event in Madrid. The event,‘Meeting of the Digital Economy and Telecommunications was...
El Futuro del Trabajo es Humano
El Futuro del Trabajo es Humano Existe una necesidad apremiante de reexaminar el papel de los seres humanos en el lugar de trabajo y el papel del "trabajo" en la sociedad. En este seminario virtual, aprenderá más acerca de cómo iniciar su viaje de automatización de...
How Being Salesforce Certified Can Help to Transform Your Career
How Being Salesforce Certified Can Help to Transform Your Career 25th September 2019 12-1pm EST Salesforce is the #1 implemented CRM system and is one of the leading Cloud solutions on the market today. 3.3 million new jobs are expected to be added to the Salesforce...
Why IT Consultants Should Invest in Lifelong Learning
Why IT Consultants Should Invest in Lifelong Learning Join us for a free educational webinar where you will learn the reason why it is important to invest in lifelong learning and how K2 University can support you on that. Agenda: - 4 reasons why lifelong learning is...
K2 University Joins the Salesforce Basecamps in Germany
Each year Salesforce hosts a small number World Tour events in major cities across the world, most recently in London and Paris. Thousands of people attend to network and to be inspired by trailblazing innovators who are using Salesforce, as well as world-class...
Artem Lupanin is K2’s Consultant of the Month for August!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Artem Lupanin, a Business Project Manager. Read our interview with Yannis below. Tell us a bit about yourself,...
Top Tech Trends Making Waves
IT is an industry that never sleeps – or rests, for that matter. Emerging technologies are all around us; shaping the way we do business, live our lives, even the way we interact with our friends and families. The IT sector constantly evolves throughout every industry...
The K2 Culture Club
At K2, our company culture is one of our most valued assets. In a recent video K2 CEO, Antonio Gulino, gives an insight into the mission, vision and values that make us who we are. So why is a positive culture so important to an organisation’s success? It’s one of the...
The K2 Spirit of Adventure
"Jobs fill your pocket, adventures fill your soul" - Jaime Lyn Beatty For anyone who works in sales and recruitment, or who is thinking about entering into these sectors, you may have heard of employee global relocation, expatriate programs, international...
Being the Best by Working With the Best in Boston
According to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the US staffing market is the largest in the world valued at $150 billion, with the IT sector representing over 25% of this total. To meet the high demand of this sector, K2 is making a significant investment to grow its...
The RPA Revolution
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is revolutionising the way we work. As it becomes more widespread, its potential to become a standard part of business life is becoming a reality, which has resulted in a great amount of business investment. In 2018, the RPA market...
K2 Konnect to Join the SAP® Fieldglass® Digital Partner Network – Japanese Language Version
K2パートナーリングソリューションズ株式会社（以下K2） およびSAPジャパン株式会社（以下 SAPジャパン）は、K2の持つ人財管理プラットフォーム 「K2 Konnect®」が SAP® Fieldglass® のデジタルパートナーネットワークに参画し、従業員管理のための最適なソリューションを企業に提供する事をこのたび発表いたします。 本パートナーシップにより、SAPプロジェクトを持つカスタマーは、K2 Konnectに構築された数千名のITプロフェッショナルのコミュニティに対し、SAP...
K2 Konnect to Join the SAP® Fieldglass® Digital Partner Network
K2 Partnering Solutions and SAP® Fieldglass® today announced that the K2 Konnect® talent platform will join the Digital Partner Network for SAP Fieldglass Solutions to help companies better find and manage their contingent workers. The partnership will make the K2...
Yannis Manolias is K2’s Consultant of the Month for July!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Yannis Manolias, an SAP Functional Consultant. Read our interview with Yannis below. Tell us a bit about...
The Next Steps For IoT Home Transformation
The smart home has well and truly taken off. Tech news outlet TechRadar estimate that, globally, 40.3% of homes are smart enabled with most having five or more smart devices. With the uptake of smart home technology ever increasing, industry innovators are looking for...
Cybersecurity 101: Everything you Need to Know About Phishing
Have you heard of the term Phishing? It is one of the most common cyber risks today. Discover what are the different types of phishing techniques and how to secure your data from a phishing attack. Phishing is a method of cyber-attack where the attacker or "phisher"...
SAP HCM Cloud Migration: Why you Need to Understand Your Starting Point – Part 3
Following part 1, where I covered the general and methodology aspects, part 3 similar to part 2, will look into some specific aspects on SAP HCM for implementation teams to keep in mind, when migrating to SAP SuccessFactors or a different Cloud HR solution. Payroll...
SAP HCM Cloud Migration: Why you Need to Understand Your Starting Point – Part 2
Going Into Detail: SAP HCM Challenges for Your SuccessFactors or Other Cloud HR migration Following part 1, where I covered the general and methodology aspects, part 2 will look into some specific aspects on SAP HCM for implementation teams to keep in mind, when...
Using Salesforce in the Retail Industry
Usando Salesforce en la industria del pequeño comercio. Salesforce es el sistema de CRM nº1 en implementaciones y es una de las soluciones en la nube líderes en el mercado hoy en día. Se espera que se creen 3.3 millones de nuevos empleos al ecosistema Salesforce para...
SAP Events, July and August 2019
SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software serving more than 437,000 customers in over 180 countries. SAP events enable you to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments within the huge SAP product suite. They also provide...
Salesforce Events, July and August 2019
Don’t miss the chance to get involved with one of the many Salesforce events over the next few months. Take a look below at our list of forthcoming conferences and conventions around the globe. Attending Salesforce events is the perfect way to keep up to date with the...
The K2 Boomerang Club
At K2 we are proud of our “Boomerang Club” - former employees who left to work elsewhere and then decided to come back to us. Across all of our offices, there are professionals who worked with us and made a positive impact on our company who reached a point in their...
Transformation Brought ‘Fourth’ by the Next Revolution
In celebration of London Tech Week 2019, we examined the future of technology and how it will affect our world. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, a term first used by Klaus Schwab of the World Economic Forum, has arrived and is set to bring forth significant changes...
SAP HCM Cloud Migration: Why You Need to Understand Your Starting Point – Part 1
What’s army Service got to do with Cloud HR and SuccessFactors? Ok, it’s an unlikely headline. In 1988/89, when I did my compulsory service in the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces), “cloud” was something you expected to hear on the weather forecast, rather than in a...
How AI can Help Combat Cyber Threats
In celebration of June's London Tech Week 2019, we examined the future of technology and how it will affect our world. In this article, we shall be discussing how AI can help combat cyber threats. Cybersecurity tops the list of business leaders’ concerns according to...
Your Future in Technology is Bright
In celebration of June's London Tech Week 2019, we examined the future of technology and how it will affect our world. In this article, we shall be discussing how new innovations may affect jobs in the technological sector. The world of technology is evolving fast,...
Influential Figures in STEM – Alan Turing
We are celebrating the extraordinary people responsible for invaluable technological innovations that have helped form the world as we know it. Their legacy cements them all in history as some of the brightest and most influential figures who continue to inspire...
Influential Figures in STEM – Marissa Mayer
We are celebrating the extraordinary people responsible for invaluable technological innovations that have helped form the world as we know it. Their legacy cements them all in history as some of the brightest and most influential figures who continue to inspire...
London’s 2019 Salesforce World Tour was ExCeLlent
11,000 people descended upon ExCeL London for the annual Salesforce World Tour on 23 May. Among them was a group of K2 team members, representing K2 Partnering Solutions, K2 University and Madison Kay. Their aim was to showcase how K2 helps consultants and clients...
Benefits of Becoming Salesforce Certified to Help Your Career
Benefits of becoming Salesforce Certified to Help Your Career Salesforce is the #1 implemented CRM system and is one of the leading Cloud solutions on the market today. 3.3 million new jobs are expected to be added to the Salesforce space by 2022, meaning a...
Lightning Strikes for Salesforce Customers
Salesforce is continuing its mission to make working life easier for its customers. Their latest manoeuvre is to transition all users to their new framework, Lightning, which will take place across Salesforce’s customer base in Winter, 2020. First launched in 2016,...
David Jiménez Pimentel is K2’s Consultant of the Month for May!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is David Jiménez Pimentel, an SAP Functional Consultant. Read our interview with David below. Tell us a bit about...
Salesforce Goes Green for Ireland
In 2001, Salesforce opened its first office in Dublin, Ireland. It has since expanded to a team of 1,400 people as the business continues to evolve. To accommodate this growth there is an exciting office move planned. Following on from its new towers in San Francisco...
Salesforce Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
On 8 March 2019 Salesforce celebrated its 20th anniversary. Over this period, the company has grown from an idea in a one bedroom flat in San Francisco to being the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM). Salesforce has made enterprise cloud, mobile,...
SAPPHIRE NOW Final Day Round Up
Here’s all of the announcements and news from the final day of SAPPHIRE NOW 2019. Connect Experience and Operational Data: SAP and Qualtrics at SAPPHIRE NOW 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGMhcpUXzkE In this highlight video from his #SAPPHIRENOW keynote, SAP...
Words of Wisdom for Recruiters
It doesn't matter if you are new to recruitment or have been doing it for as long as you can remember, recruitment is a career that builds character, in every sense of the word. You continually grow in self-confidence and personality, learn how to respect different...
SAPPHIRE NOW 2019 Day 2 Round Up
Day two of SAPPHIRE NOW had a lot of announcements ranging from increased SAP S/4HANA capabilities to using the data warehouse to empower intelligent enterprise. If you missed the news, or did not get the chance to attend SAPPHIRE NOW, here’s our roundup of the...
SAPPHIRE NOW Day 1 Round Up
With SAPPHIRE NOW 2019 in full swing, we gathered together all of the biggest announcements from yesterday ranging from the increased partnership with Apple to expanding the data-driven core business tools derived from the Qualtrics acquisition: Win in the Experience...
Salesforce Events, May and June 2019
Don’t miss the chance to get involved with one of the many Salesforce events over the next few months. Take a look below at our list of forthcoming conferences and conventions around the globe. Attending Salesforce events is the perfect way to keep up to date with the...
SAP Events, May and June 2019
SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software serving more than 437,000 customers in over 180 countries. SAP events enable you to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments within the huge SAP product suite. They also provide...
5 Useful Tips to Get Around Orlando, Florida
The SAPPHIRE NOW & ASUG Annual Conference 2019 is edging ever nearer, and if you are attending it’s now time to start thinking about the practical side of your visit to Orlando. If you have never been to the city before, it’s always useful to know the best methods...
What’s New at SAPPHIRE NOW 2019?
SAPPHIRE NOW 2019 is almost upon us and for those of you who have been before, change is afoot. This year attendees can expect an entirely new event experience offering an improved show-floor experience designed to help you get the most out of the event. 2019 will...
Creating a World Class Employee Culture
At the beginning of April, each K2 office around the globe temporarily downed tools for a very special reason. For the first time in K2’s history, every team member marked our Culture Day 2019 in unison, celebrating what makes K2 unique and to reinforce the core...
Webinar – Have you taken your Delta yet?
Join us for an educational webinar - Have you taken your Delta yet? We will cover how to keep your SAP SuccessFactors certifications with K2 and the SAP Learning Hub. There will also be time for questions. DATE: Thursday 9 May 2019 TIME : 4pm (GMT) REGISTER NOW ...
Gartner Predicts AI to Deliver $1.9 tn of Value in 2019
Early adopters have already been reaping the benefits of AI, but 2019 stands as the year that technologies such as AI, machine learning, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and predictive analytics move from a novelty to standard practice for businesses in a wide variety...
Kath Horton is K2’s Consultant of the Month for April!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Kathy Horton, a Manager in Salesforce.com Projects & Administration. Read our interview with Kathy...
Going to SAPPHIRE NOW 2019? Here are 10 Things to do in Orlando When You’re There!
It’s not long until 2019 takes place in the wonderful city of Orlando, Florida! For those of you who are attending, here is a list of the best tourist attractions to help you discover the city and unwind during your time there. 1. The Wheel: ICON Orlando ...
Salesforce to Acquire MapAnything
Salesforce has announced that it is to acquire the location-based software company, MapAnything. MapAnything’s location technology allows companies to align field activities with their business goals. The software was natively built on the Salesforce platform so...
New Offices for K2
As part of K2’s drive to create workspaces that nurture collaboration and that better reflect our company culture, we have moved to new offices in Frankfurt and Madrid. Company expansion has given us the opportunity to relocate to new workspaces with outstanding...
Why you Should Become a Certified Salesforce Administrator
Salesforce is the #1 implemented CRM system and is one of the leading Cloud solutions on the market today. 3.3 million new jobs are expected to be added to the Salesforce space by 2022, meaning a huge increase in exciting clients and projects. Join us for an...
Influential Figures in STEM – Marty Cooper
We are celebrating the extraordinary people responsible for invaluable technological innovations that have helped form the world as we know it. Their legacy cements them all in history as some of the brightest and most influential figures who continue to inspire...
Influential Figures in STEM: Grace Hopper
We are celebrating the extraordinary people responsible for invaluable technological innovations that have helped form the world as we know it. Their legacy cements them all in history as some of the brightest and most influential figures who continue to inspire...
Influential Figures in STEM: Ada Lovelace
We are celebrating the extraordinary people responsible for invaluable technological innovations that have helped form the world as we know it. Their legacy cements them all in history as some of the brightest and most influential figures who continue to inspire...
Paulo Rogerio Santos is K2’s Consultant of the Month for March!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Paulo Rogerio Santos, an SAP SD Consultant. Read our interview with Paulo below. Tell us a little...
How you can Effectively Transition into S/4HANA
Within this free educational webinar, you will find out how you can effectively transition into S/4HANA. When: Wednesday 27 March 2019 Time: 8pm – 8.30pm EST REGISTER NOW!
Build a Rewarding Career as a SuccessFactors Consultant
Join us for an educational webinar - Build a Rewarding Career as a SuccessFactors Consultant - where you will learn: - Movement in the market: On-Premise to Cloud market trend and measuring growth - Why SuccessFactors consultants are in such high demand in Asia...
Salesforce Events- March and April 2019
Don’t miss the chance to get involved with one of the many Salesforce events over the next few months. Take a look below at our list of the forthcoming conferences and conventions around the globe. Attending Salesforce events is the perfect way to keep up to date with...
Luci Akemi Koyama Maki is K2’s Consultant of the Month for February!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Luci Akemi Koyama Maki, an SAP Financial Services Consultant. Read our interview with Luci below. ...
SAP Events- March and April 2019
SAP is the world’s number one cloud business software company, with 150 million cloud users. Their events enable you to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments within the huge SAP product suite. They also provide great opportunities to network and meet...
K2’s Women in Leadership: Zaidy Ramirez
To celebrate Women in Tech Week, we are showcasing some of K2’s inspirational female leaders. This series of blogs will introduce you to some of the women that help make K2 the successful company that it is. In this blog we meet Zaidy Ramirez, Chief Technology...
K2’s Women in Leadership: Lori Larson
To celebrate International Women’s Day that took place on 8 March 2019, we are showcasing some of K2’s inspirational female leaders. This series of blogs will introduce you to some of the women that help make K2 the successful company that it is. In this blog, we meet...
K2’s Women in Leadership: Fernanda Pellegrini
To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2019, we are showcasing some of K2’s inspirational female leaders. This series of blogs will introduce you to some of the women that help make K2 the successful company that it is. In this blog, we meet Fernanda...
K2’s Women in Leadership: Tricia Bielinski
To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2019, we are showcasing some of K2’s inspirational female leaders. This series of blogs will introduce you to some of the women that help make K2 the successful company that it is. In this blog, we meet Tricia...
Celebrating 15 years with K2 – Joe DiMuccio
In early 2019 K2’s top booker of all time had his 15 year anniversary. We sat down with Joe DiMuccio, Director of Business Development, over in Providence, to hear about his motivations, the industry, and his tips for those starting out. How did you start out at K2? I...
Webinar: How to Become and Remain a SuccessFactors Consultant
Join us for a free educational webinar where you will learn the path to become and remain a certified SuccessFactors consultant. Agenda: - Why SuccessFactors? - How to start your SuccessFactors career - How do I get trained? - How to prepare for your SFSF...
How to Stand out in Your Career as an IT Freelancer
You’ve started the next chapter of your career and have entered the world of IT freelancing. The benefits to this way of working are now in your grasp- professional freedom, flexibility and a chance to demonstrate your particular IT expertise. However, these perks are...
Industry Insights: How IoT Devices Support Care in the Community
In this series, we are highlighting the companies that are spurring on digital transformation in a wide variety of sectors. For this post, we sat down with CareZapp, a leading provider of innovative technical solutions in the healthcare sector to discuss their use of...
Andrea Crizza is K2’s Consultant of the Month for January!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Andrea Crizza, an IT project leader, Business Analyst and RPA Consultant. Read our interview with Andrea below....
The Growing Impact of Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition is no longer the far-fetched, futuristic concept that sits beyond the reach of the masses; today, it’s commonplace enough to grace the unlock screens of many a smartphone, automatically tag our friends in uploaded pics on social media, and even used...
K2’s Most Popular Blogs of 2018
Filled with the latest innovations in technology and talent trends, as well as the latest K2 news, our blog is the first place to look for industry insights. As we enter a new year at K2, we thought we’d round up five of our most popular blogs of 2018! What Lessons...
Why You Should Become a Certified Salesforce Administrator
Within this Webinar you will learn Salesforce market demand, why becoming a Salesforce Administrator is a great move and how to become a certified Salesforce Administrator. There will also be time for questions at the end of the webinar. When: Thursday 21 February...
How to Become a Certified SuccessFactors Consultant
Join us for an educational webinar where you will learn WHY certified SuccessFactors consultants are in such high demand across the APAC region as well as HOW you can retrain or up-skill using K2 SAP Learning Hub. We will outline why you should consider a change to...
K2 and the Senior Economy: The Opportunities To Invest in Digital Talent
K2 Partnering Solutions recently had the opportunity to speak at the “I Meeting of The Senior Economy” to discuss the various aspects of the Senior Economy, a term used to define all the economic opportunities related to the population over 50. Spanish associations...
Webinar: How Being Salesforce Certified Can Help Upskill Your Career
Salesforce is the #1 implemented CRM system and is one of the leading Cloud solutions on the market today. 3.3 million new jobs are expected to be added to the Salesforce space by 2022, meaning a huge increase in exciting clients, projects and daily rates. In this...
Why You Should Become a Certified S/4HANA Implementation Consultant (Cloud and On Premise Edition)
Join us for an educational webinar where you will learn about S/4HANA, the difference between On Premise and Cloud Edition and how best to prepare for certification. Agenda: - S/4HANA market insights (Movement from On-Premise to Cloud) - What is S/4HANA - Difference...
Webinar: How to Start Your Trailblazing Towards Your Salesforce Certification
Salesforce is the #1 implemented CRM system and is one of the leading Cloud solutions on the market today. 3.3 million new jobs are expected to be added to the Salesforce space by 2022, meaning a huge increase in exciting clients, projects and daily rates. In this...
K2 University Named Exclusive Salesforce Training Provider in Brazil
K2 University is delighted to announce that we have been appointed as the sole provider of official Salesforce courses in Brazil. Whether you are implementing Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM system, for your company or managing Salesforce projects for your...
SAP Q3 2018 Results Sees Cloud Uptake Rapidly Accelerate
SAP has released its results for Q3 2018, with continuing acceleration of cloud adoption the highlight of a strong quarter. Total revenue was up 8% year-over-year, growing to €6.02 billion. 22% of this revenue now comes from cloud-based solutions. New cloud bookings...
Why Cybersecurity Matters to Our Society
October marks the start of the European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM), an annual campaign to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and the importance of being secure online. Despite growing threats to our data security, the public is often unprepared when it comes to...
Webinar: How to transition to Ariba – APAC Market
Join us for an educational webinar where you will learn WHY certified Ariba consultants are in such high demand across the APAC region as well as HOW you can retrain or up-skill using K2 SAP Learning Hub. We will outline the benefits of moving into Ariba, how you can...
Webinar: How to Become and Remain a SAP SuccessFactors Consultant
WEBINAR Join us for a free educational webinar where you will learn the path to become and remain a certified SuccessFactors consultant. Agenda: - Why SuccessFactors? - How to start your SuccessFactors career - How do I get trained? - How to prepare for your SFSF...
Where Will Automation be in the Next Five Years?
Across the globe, automation is bringing businesses into rapid innovation. Recent developments in the tech industry have put us on the cusp of a new era of automation, where machines go way beyond rote physical work. Today, these computers can form judgments and...
Top 10 Tips for Email Campaigns Using Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Adriana Pineda Arango is an Email Marketing Consultant based in Colombia, specialising in web content generation, email marketing, digital marketing strategy and social media. I was first introduced to the Salesforce Marketing Cloud while I was working on a project...
Fostering Salesforce Communities for Students – with Michael Orias
With Dreamforce 2018 now in full swing, we are going to take a look at some of the stories of the people involved and how their lives have been shaped by getting Salesforce certified. Michael Orias, Salesforce Project Manager, has been given the incredible opportunity...
K2 and The Challenge of Digital Talent
K2 Partnering Solutions had the opportunity to discuss the challenges of attracting millennials, an increasingly digital workforce and the gig economy at a recent conference hosted by AMETIC. The Spanish technology association invited a variety of industry leaders to...
Get ready to network at the Dreamforce parties 2018
Get ready to network at the Dreamforce parties 2018 Since Salesforce launched its first Dreamforce in 2003 its gone from strength to strength and now attracts more than 170,000yattendees from around the World. If you are fortunate enough to be attending this year’s...
Top 9 Things to do in San Francisco While you are in Town for Dreamforce
The time is almost upon us, Dreamforce 2018 is next week! For all those lucky enough to have a ticket, and are travelling to San Francisco here’s our recommendations of sights to visit, spots to eat and great places to explore in the nearby area. 1.The Golden Gate...
Alex Garcia is K2’s Consultant of the Month for September!
Every month we recognise a K2 technology consultant who has received outstanding client feedback for their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Alex Garcia a Salesforce Architect from California. Read our interview with Alex below. Tell...
What Lessons can we Learn Netflix’s use of Big Data?
It is no secret Netflix’s success is built upon its innovative use of big data. By taking advantage of metrics which were previously unreachable by much of the industry, Netflix managed to not only offer fierce competition, but for some analysts, start the beginning...
3 Easy Ways to Follow Dreamforce Without a Pass!
In 3 weeks (25-28 of September) more than 170, 000 Trailblazers and Salesforce customers will make the pilgrimage to San Francisco to attend the biggest IT event in the world. Even more people will be around the city for all the festivities that comes along with...
Webinar: SAP Delta Assessments – Why you should be certified and how to go about it
WEBINAR Join us for an educational webinar where you will learn all the latest changes related to the SAP Delta Assessment for Cloud-based certifications within SuccessFactors, Ariba and the S/4HANA Cloud space. There will also be time for questions at the end of the...
How K2 Partnering Solutions Is Creating The Leaders Of Tomorrow
K2 Partnering Solutions activities don’t stop with staffing and recruiting. We’ve just launched a “K2 Leadership program" globally, with the aim of identifying and growing the next generation of leaders. We want to provide them with the fundamental skills needed to...
How Big Data is Creating Competitive Advantage
Big data is a generic term referring to a large volume of data — both structured and unstructured — that runs through a business on a routine basis. While the concept of Big Data is not new, the demands of an increasingly competitive market make data a critical asset...
SAP adds new Delta Schedule for Ariba and S/4HANA Cloud (Part II)
In my previous article SAP adds new Delta Schedule for Ariba and S/4HANA Cloud, I outlined that SAP has added Ariba and S/4HANA Cloud to the Delta Exam Schedule. S/4Hana Cloud Certified consultants are required to take a quarterly released Delta Assessment if they...
How Wearable Tech is Transforming the Workplace
The wearable technology industry is growing in both strength and influence – and its value doesn’t look set to dissipate any time soon. All signs point towards wearable technology becoming just as commonplace as smartphones in the not-too-distant future. But it’s the...
SAP adds new Delta Schedule for Ariba and S/4HANA Cloud
What does this mean for you? (Part I) SAP has added Ariba and S/4HANA Cloud to the Delta Exam Schedule. As cloud-based systems evolve and change, consultants, programmers and configurators must keep their knowledge up to date in order to stay certified. Since...
How Business is Combining Blockchain With AI
Much is being written about Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how they are changing the way companies operate. Organisations are increasingly realising the potential of combining these transformational technologies, becoming pioneers in an evolving...
How to Become a Certified SuccessFactors Consultant
Join us for an educational webinar where you will learn WHY certified SuccessFactors consultants are in such high demand across the APAC region as well as HOW you can retrain or up-skill using K2 SAP Learning Hub. We will outline why you should consider a change to...
Six Time Management Tips to Make You More Productive
You’re already successful. But what if you could be more successful? What if you could build a few (fairly simple) time management techniques into your day to simplify how you work, get things done quicker, and improve the quality of your work? That’s what time...
How to Successfully Launch an RPA Strategy
Companies are changing the way they work by implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in their day-to-day tasks. Rather than substituting humans, RPA enables an elevation of human capital by eliminating repetitive, rule-based business processes. In this way,...
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Cloud Drives SAP Q2 Growth [Infographic]
Cloud revenue drove SAP’s latest results as the software giant outperformed analysts predictions in Q2 2018. This represents growth of 4% year over year, with cloud subscriptions and support revenues in particular rising by 30%. This marks the ever...
Machine Learning and the Hunt for ET
Often we see machine learning being used to deal with data sets of such a vast scale that it boggles the mind, but how is machine learning being used to tackle one of the most important questions, are we alone? The Milky Way Galaxy consists of an estimated 100 billion...
Start Trailblazing Towards Your Salesforce Certification
Salesforce is the #1 implemented CRM system and is one of the leading Cloud solutions on the market today. 3.3 million new jobs are expected to be added to the Salesforce space by 2022, meaning a huge increase in exciting clients, projects and daily rates. In this...
Why Soft Skills Matter in a Digital Age
We’re part of a future that thrives on Information Technology. IT powers businesses, keeps us connected, and facilitates the progress of tomorrow – but hard IT skills are no longer (solely) where it’s at. In an increasingly tech-savvy world, digital skills are in...
Vadim Guzev is K2’s Consultant of the Month for July!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Vadim Guzev a Front-End Engineer from Russia. Read our interview with Vadim below. Can you tell us...
Job Automation: What the 1920s can tell us about the 2020s
When looking into the effects of job automation and the increasing power of artificial intelligence over the jobs market, one cannot help but make comparisons to history. In this instance there is a lot that modern society can learn about the automation of jobs from...
The Growing Influence of Technology in Sport
With the 2018 World Cup well under way in Russia, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this globally-renowned tournament is a far cry from the technology that permeates our lives on a daily basis, but technology is as much a part of the modern game as penalties,...
K2 University Begins CITREP+ Accredited SAP Courses in Singapore
K2 University’s first ‘Become a Certified SAP Functional Consultant’ course started this week in Singapore. The courses are accredited by the Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Programme Plus (CITREP+). K2 University is providing courses for professionals to become...
Top 7 Tips for Writing a Tech CV
In today’s competitive job market it's important to make your CV stand out. A CV is a document in which you are marketing something: yourself! An easy to read CV allows the hiring manager to see, at a glance, how your individual experiences can contribute to a...
K2 University Speaks at the Forum for the Development of Digital Talent
AMETIC, RED.ES and the Digital Skills & Jobs Coalition, organised the 'I Foro de la Alianza por el Desarrollo de Talento Digital' on the 20th June in Madrid, where K2 University presented the digital journey of a K2 business associate. Our team in Spain...
Why Staff Training is Vital to SAP Implementation
Many companies that begin to a new SAP solution do so in order to increase their performance. But research suggests that some companies don’t invest enough into staff training to realise its full potential. The International Data Corporation (IDC) surveyed 950...
From London to Boston with K2
I still remember the day when I signed my application for K2’s Foreign Exchange Program, to move from our London office to our office in Boston about a year ago. After several discussions with family, friends, colleagues and a visit to the city I applied too. I got a...
Digital Transformation: Are you Ready?
In this infographic we look into the expectations held by CIOs about their digital transformation projects and what factors are holding back their success. Speak to us today if you need help finding professionals for your next project or if you are an IT consultant...
Machine Learning and the World Cup: Who’s the Robots’ Favourite?
Many organisations are developing their own machine learning algorithms to predict the results of this year’s World Cup. There’s nothing quite like the World Cup to bring about superstition in fans, ranging from hanging lucky flags to following the word of a psychic...
Talking Toasters and Smart Shoes: How far can we go with the Internet of Things? – Part 2
Welcome back for Part 2 (Part 1 here) of our exploration through the Internet of Things, where you will see how everything from our clothes to cows can be connected: Cows Agriculture is sometimes wrongly assumed as being behind the times when it comes to technology....
Talking Toasters and Smart Shoes: How far can we go with the Internet of Things? – Part 1
When speaking about the internet of things, objects such as SmartTVs and cars often come to mind, but how far can we take these concepts and apply them to everyday items and tasks. Read below to find out how far researchers and companies have already connected...
Gig Economy Vital for Tech Growth – Lessons from Mary Meeker’s Internet Trends Report 2018
The gig economy is becoming vital for how organisations gain their digital talent. In the US the on demand workforce will increase in 2018 by 23% year on year. According to Mary Meeker's 2018 Internet Trends Report a comparison to this shift can be made to the...
Day in the Life: Carol Hosokura, Principle Associate
In this blog series, we place the spotlight on K2 employees across the company from management and recruiters to the back office support teams. This week we talked to Carole Hosokura - Principle Associate - Japan. Can you tell us about yourself? I joined K2 in 2009 as...
Interview Tips for IT Professionals
You have landed an interview, maybe you’re feeling a little nervous, how do give yourself the best chance of landing the role? Here are some preparation tips for your next face-to-face or telephone interview. Preparation One major pitfall is not being well enough...
Caio Skroch is K2’s Consultant of the Month for June!
Each month we recognise a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Caio Skroch a Test Analyst from Brazil. Read our interview with Caio’s below. Can you tell us a...
Salesforce Beats Q1 Revenue Predictions
Salesforce has beaten its first quarter forecast of $2.95bn with revenue of $3.01bn. This Represented a year-on-year growth of 25%, with stock rising by 4%, after the announcement on Tuesday. Top performing Salesforce products in Q1 included: Sales Cloud: up 16%...
EU Commission Highlights Need for Digital Skills Training
The European Commission has found that companies in Europe were suffering in their efforts for digital transformation due to a lack of specialised ICT staff. The Digital Society and Economy Index suggests 40% of European companies struggle to find IT specialists, this...
How to be a Great Project Manager
As a project manager you must master multiple skills, from the preparation and planning of a project, to controlling and maintaining momentum to see it through to a successful conclusion. Keeping on top of everything and making sure you utilize all relevant tools...
Salesforce Success Story: Javier Belaúnde, Salesforce Certified Administrator
K2 University has helped many budding Salesforce consultants and future IT specialists excel in their careers. This blog series focuses on the stories behind some of K2 University’s Salesforce Trailblazers, highlighting a bit about their background; what they were...
