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Microsoft Virtual Events – January 2021
As we start a new year, organisations are continuing to create virtual events and webinars that allow professionals to network and learn remotely. One of the world’s leading technology companies, Microsoft, has lined up a series of webinars and events throughout...
Salesforce Virtual Events – January 2021
As we enter a new year, the world of business continues to operate on a virtual basis. Online industry events and webinars offer a chance for professionals to continue their professional development. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM platform, has scheduled a...
SAP Virtual Events – January 2021
Businesses are continuing to offer professionals the resources they need to boost their professional development while working remotely in January 2021. Online events and webinars give participants the chance to gain valuable knowledge and skills to boost their...
Our Most Popular Blogs of 2020
Throughout the year we have published a variety of blogs, ranging from industry insights through to a glimpse into life at K2 and how companies and professionals can adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to thrive. As 2020 draws to a close, here is a round-up of...
The 2010s: How Cloud Technology Became so Dominant
Over the past decade, a number of technologies have become commonplace, the ubiquity of smartphones and greater movement towards online payment solutions, but cloud technology underpins all of this. One could argue that 2010-2019 was the “Cloud” decade since it marked...
An SAP Christmas Carol: The Ghosts of Past, Present and Future (Part 2)
In Part 1 we examined how the challenges of the past and present have shaped SAP and its surrounding ecosystem. In this part, we will see how we are reaching the maximum power of computing as a whole and how scientists are working to beat this limit. The Future As...
An SAP Christmas Carol: The Ghosts of Past, Present and Future (Part 1)
In Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, the main character Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who teach him valuable lessons about his past, present and future showing him how he can overcome various flaws to build a better future for himself. In the spirit of the...
Dreamforce to You 2020 and the Digital Imperative
With this year’s much anticipated Salesforce Dreamforce annual event being held online due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there were a number of important announcements in this ‘reimagined’ Dreamforce to you, one key phrase stood out: ‘digital imperative’. But what...
It’s Bananas! The Impacts of Digital Transformation on Global Trade
Picture the scene, it’s winter, you are hungry and fancy something a bit more healthy. You stroll down the corner shop and buy a banana. Most of the time you don’t even think about where it came from, how far it has travelled and the costs involved at every stage of...
K2’s Lori Larson Recognized in SIA’s Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing 2020
Lori Larson, President of the Americas at K2, has once again been featured in SIA’s Global Power 150 – Women in Staffing List in 2020! The Staffing Industry Analysts list recognizes the influence and vision of female leaders in the global staffing market. It offers...
3 Challenges Facing IT Leaders Today – and how to Overcome Them
The world of technology is constantly evolving. Its fluid nature means that new challenges regularly emerge for IT leaders, ranging from security threats to shortages in talent. In order to succeed, leaders must always be focused on how to keep up with and adapt to...
Ways to Boost Your Professional Skills From Home
The COVID-19 global pandemic is changing the world we live and work in. An increasing number of employees are working remotely, and as companies embark on their digital transformation journey they’re reliance on technology is increasing. While job growth may be slow...
Microsoft Virtual Events – December 2020
Throughout 2020, professionals have been able to continue networking and staying up to date with the latest tech insights virtually. This is predominantly owing to companies, such as Microsoft, hosting a series of valuable webinars and virtual events. Leading...
SAP Virtual Events – December 2020
Many industry face-to-face events have continued to take place online throughout 2020. The world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, SAP, has been scheduling a great series of online events and webinars. These offer the perfect opportunity to keep...
Salesforce Virtual Events – December 2020
Professionals all over the world have adapted to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been many industry events taking place during 2020 that have helped people stay up to date with the latest tech insights. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM...
Microsoft Virtual Events – November 2020
Throughout 2020, Microsoft has been hosting virtual events and webinars that enable professionals to stay up to date with the latest tech insights. Microsoft, a leading technology company, has adapted its events so that they can remain accessible during this period of...
Salesforce Virtual Events – November 2020
Despite the effects of COVID-19, you can still attend useful networking and learning opportunities. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM platform, is hosting several webinars and virtual events throughout November. Attending these events will give you the valuable...
SAP Virtual Events – November 2020
SAP, the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, has scheduled a comprehensive series of online events and webinars throughout November. These sessions will empower you to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments across the SAP...
Why SAP Successfactors Consultants are in Demand and how you can Become one
Why SAP Successfactors Consultants are in Demand and how you can Become one Join us for a free educational webinar where you will learn the path to become and remain a certified SuccessFactors consultant. Agenda: - Why SuccessFactors? - Demand for Successfactors...
Happy 10th Anniversary to K2 Brazil!
2020 marked a special milestone for K2 as our Brazil division celebrated its tenth anniversary. Thanks to the team’s hard work and dedication over the past decade, the K2 business in Brazil has flourished. In 2010, K2 was unknown in the country and so a team of five...
Microsoft Virtual Events – October 2020
Regardless of 2020’s challenges, professionals have still been able to boost their skillset with the help of webinars and virtual events. Each month, Microsoft hosts an array of learning opportunities that help professionals stay up to date with the latest tech...
Backups Alone Won’t Protect You From Ransomware Attacks
Traditionally, data backups are thought of as a central element of an effective ransomware mitigation strategy. Even if a bad actor succeeds in contaminating a PC or an enterprise network with a strain of file-encrypting code, the victim can easily restore files as...
Staying Connected Despite COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced businesses to rethink the way they operate. Remote work and socializing have become the ‘new normal’ in 2020. K2’s culture promotes collaboration and team building, which means we have found several ways to make sure that our employees continue to...
Salesforce Virtual Events – October 2020
Throughout October, Salesforce is hosting several webinars and virtual events that will help boost valuable skills and knowledge to aid your career. These are valuable networking and learning opportunities that will help you stay up to date with the latest tech...
SAP Virtual Events – October 2020
Despite the effects of COVID-19, you can still network with like-minded professionals and expand your knowledge. Many industry face-to-face events have transitioned to a virtual format. SAP, the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, has...
The Importance of Local Culture in E-commerce User Interface Design
When designing a User Interface (UI) some make the mistake of treating the localisation process as an afterthought. When preparing an app or website for a global rollout, simply translating the text into the needed languages is no longer enough. Designers are looking...
K2’s Offices are Going Green!
This year, K2 launched our GoGreen campaign! With offices all over the world upping their efforts to support the environment, we can make a real contribution to our planet’s wellbeing. Earlier this year, K2 Boston installed a ‘Bevi’ machine for the office. The team...
5 Tips to Excel at Interviews
Making a positive impression is vital to help maximize your chances of landing the role you want in your next face-to-face or video interview. Making a positive impression depends on more than just answering the questions that are put to you. Your demeanor and...
Looking at Remote Desktops Through the Eyes of a Hacker
Remote access systems have become a necessity rather than an option for the enterprise due to the COVID-19 crisis. When the entire world found itself faced with unprecedented healthcare challenges, numerous organizations got busy implementing telework as a dominant...
Salesforce Virtual Events – September 2020
Despite the effects of COVID-19, there is no need for you to miss out on useful networking and learning opportunities that will help boost your professional development. There are still many industry events taking place online that will help you stay up to date with...
SAP Virtual Events – September 2020
Many industry face-to-face events are taking place online as the world of business continues to operate, despite the effects of COVID-19. The world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, SAP, has scheduled a great series of online events and webinars....
How is Cloud Computing Changing the CIO’s Role?
Cloud computing’s influence on the IT industry has been continually rising, with businesses around the world spending a record $107 billion in 2019 alone (37% more than the previous year). Its ever-increasing prominence has resulted in the role of the Chief...
How to Keep Your Certifications Current With the SAP Learning Hub
Description: In this webinar, we will show consultants the new delta deadlines that SAP introduced this year and the options they have to take them via the different editions of the Learning Hub. Date: 18 August Time: 16:00 - 16:30 CET REGISTER...
Salesforce 2020 Summer Release Highlights
The Salesforce Summer release is one of the biggest events of the year for the Salesforce community, with each release bringing a host of new features and updates to the Customer 360 Product suite. In this article, we will examine some of the new changes Salesforce is...
SAP Virtual Events – August 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated ‘new normal’, businesses and event organisers have been required to adapt. Face-to-face events are now taking place online, meaning that attendees still have the opportunity to network and learn, albeit in a virtual...
Salesforce Virtual Events – August 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and professionals have adapted to the ‘new normal’. Face-to-face events have been reimagined so that attendees can still stay up to date with industry insights through online formats. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM...
How to Develop Your Personal Brand
Having a personal brand means that you create a unique professional identity for yourself, setting you apart from others in your industry or company. Your personal brand is vital when it comes to making a good impression to prospective employers, showcasing...
Platicando con los CEO´s de Hack by Security, trayectoria y los Nuevos Ciber- Riesgos
Descripción: ¿De qué se trata? Hemos creado para todos ustedes una sesión de una hora llamada "Cybersecurity Talks" en dónde te platicaremos los orígenes de la ciberseguridad, retos, sueldos, estadísticas, cómo poder certificarte en tan solo dos semanas y porqué las...
5 Traits of a Successful CIO
The role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is to set and lead technology strategy. They are the most senior technology executive, providing the executive-level interface between their department and the rest of the business. There are certain skills that every CIO...
AI Implementation in Businesses – On-Premise vs. Cloud Solutions
The implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an increasingly important element of business’ digital transformation journeys. AI offers support for human workforces in many ways, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency. AI solutions can be...
Why Enterprises Should Adopt Agile Methodologies
Why Enterprises Should Adopt Agile Methodologies A few days ago, one of my friends asked me, can Agile Methodology be applied to enterprise-levell IT implementation and transformation programs, and does it really bring in efficiency gains? I explained to him...
Salesforce Virtual Events – July 2020
As professionals all over the world have adapted to remote working during the Coronavirus outbreak, there are still many industry events taking place that will help you stay up to date with the latest tech insights. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM platform, is...
SAP Virtual Events – July 2020
As the world of business continues to operate in the challenging circumstances of the Coronavirus outbreak, many industry face-to-face events are taking place online. The world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, SAP, has scheduled a great series of...
3 Challenges Facing Today’s CIOs
Just as technology has advanced, the role of a CIO has seen continuous change over the years. As many businesses continue on their digital transformation journeys, CIO’s are becoming increasingly important as they move toward finding innovative ways to drive this...
Driving Success with Salesforce Marketing Cloud
The customer experience that a company provides is critical to its success. Consumer needs are different, and companies must meet customer expectations. Salesforce Marketing Cloud is the #1 intelligent marketing platform that delivers personalized journeys across...
How the Internet of Things is Revolutionizing Healthcare
In the current climate, healthcare quality and public health are at the forefront of global discussion. The industry is becoming increasingly reliant on technology to offer the highest level of patient care and comfort. The Internet of Things (IoT), in particular, is...
K2’s Worldwide Commitment
At K2, we recognize the importance of upholding our corporate responsibility and promoting environmental awareness throughout our organization. Our commitment to helping the planet and communities around the world has never been more relevant than now due to the...
SAPPHIRE NOW Goes Virtual for 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic SAP has taken the decision to hold its annual flagship event, SAPPHIRE NOW, as a virtual experience from Monday 15th June. SAPPHIRE NOW Reimagined consists of three separate branches, Unplugged, Vision and Converge. Attendees...
¿Cómo convertirte en un Hacker Ético?
En esta sesión te daremos todos los detalles acerca de nuestro curso de Ethical Hacking (CSIO) 1) Objetivos y competencias 2) ¿A quién va dirigido? 3) Requisitos o conocimientos previos 4) Material y Metodología del curso 4.1) Evaluación & Certificación 6)...
What can you Learn When Starting a Career With K2?
Whether joining K2 fresh from university or with years of experience behind you, we champion each of our employees’ professional development. From the outset of your career with us, you will be encouraged to acquire new, invaluable skills. This support will help you...
Salesforce Project Delivery – It’s more than just a CRM Platform
I started my Salesforce journey in 2013, dabbling in Trailhead with the mindset of moving into CRM implementations. With no inclination that I would move from a waterfall Project Manager to an Agile Practitioner, where I’d realise the true meaning of transparency,...
SAP Learning Hub: ¿Cómo formarse para el futuro?
Esta crisis actual requiere un cambio fundamental en la forma en que vives tu vida y en la forma en que funciona tu organización. Tu futuro, en desarrollo: la formación más eficaz para acceder al mercado laboral es SAP. Descubra como SAP Learning hub puede ayudarle...
SAP Virtual Events – May and June 2020
During these unprecedented times of the Coronavirus outbreak, many industry face-to-face events are moving to virtual formats. SAP, the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, has scheduled a comprehensive series of online events and webinars that...
Salesforce Virtual Events – May and June 2020
In response to the Coronavirus outbreak, many industry face-to-face events in 2020 will now be taking place virtually. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM company, has put together a great series of online events and webinars that will help you gain new skills and...
How to Land the Job you Want During the Covid-19 Crisis
Although the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis has affected the job markets in many countries, there are still opportunities to be found for a determined candidate. Here are three tips that can help you keep your job hunt going: 1. Make use of recruiters - Recruiters...
Nine Tips for Capturing Requirements for a Salesforce Implementation
Ensuring Salesforce is implemented correctly within an organization is paramount to ensuring the smooth operation of the intended functions. Here are my nine tips for capturing requirements for a Salesforce Implementation or any other application: 1. Engage the...
Upskilling: How to Reach your Dream Job in the Salesforce Ecosystem
Upskilling: How to Reach your Dream Job in the Salesforce Ecosystem In this interactive 20-min session we will walk you through the career paths you can take within the #SalesforceOhana to secure your dream job, focusing on certifications, salaries, soft/hard skills...
How you can Become an SAP SuccessFactors Consultant
How you can Become an SAP SuccessFactors Consultant In this webinar, you will learn about the benefits of upskilling your career into a growing technology like SuccessFactors and have a better shot at your dream career. Date: 14 May Time: 4:00 pm- 4:30pm (CET) ...
How to ace your video interview
The use of video interviewing has been increasing in recent years as more companies embrace remote workers. But now, in the mids of the global COVID-19 outbreak, it has become an essential tool for companies that need to keep hiring to meet their talent demands. So...
¿Sabes para qué sirve un SAP Badge o Insignia de SAP?
¿Sabes para qué sirve un SAP Badge o Insignia de SAP? ¿Qué es una Insignia de SAP? ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de las insignias? ¿Qué información está contenida dentro de mi placa? Les vamos a dar consejos para que la obtención de sus credenciales sea menos...
Edmilson Santana 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 Edmilson Santana, an SAP Sales and Distribution / Electronic Data Interchange Consultant. Read our interview with...
Trabalhando Remotamente como um Administrador Salesforce
Dicas de como um(a) Admin pode seguir com suas atividades do dia a dia normalmente, sem a menor necessidade de estar presente ao lado dos usuários, analistas de projetos e desenvolvedores. Data: 30/04 Horário: 18h Inscrever
Anna Monteiro 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 Anna Monteiro, an SAP Sales and Distribution Consultant. Read our interview with her below: Tell us a bit about...
How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile as an IT Freelancer
74% of employers check IT candidates’ social media profiles during the hiring process according to a Career Builder survey of US hiring managers. Clearly, keeping your profile up to date, accurate and a good representation of your value is an important factor in...
Managing a remote workforce in uncertain times
You might be used to overseeing remote workers, but perhaps not at scale, and certainly not in the circumstances caused by the current Coronavirus outbreak. Businesses the world over are finding themselves in entirely uncharted waters right now. People are worried;...
K2 University and Salesforce are Bringing Women Back to Work in Switzerland
K2 University has partnered with Salesforce on a new initiative in Switzerland - ‘Bring Women Back to Work’. The aim of this program is to support and train women who have had career breaks and are looking to get back into business. At present, women are...
4 Tips to Help you Ace Your Online Training Course with K2 University
Join us for an informative webinar on how can you ace your online IT training, making the most of your remote time. In the webinar, you will hear from our experts how to best use your study time to ensure you pass your exams with ease, especially when working from...
Culture Day 2020
In 2019, K2 held our first “Culture Day” in each of our offices around the world. The initiative saw each office celebrate what makes K2’s culture so amazing, and to reflect on the vision and values that make us who we are. It was such a successful series of events...
Five ways to Stand out as a Tech Candidate
You’ve got the experience, but how do you make it sing? The world of technology has evolved exponentially over the past few decades, so it’s no surprise that the tech profession has changed just as radically. IT and technology professionals are no longer confined to...
K2’s Women in Management – Constanze Gunnarsson
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020, we are showcasing some of K2’s female managers. These women not only contribute to K2’s continued growth but also help create a positive and dynamic culture. In this blog in the series, we meet Constanze Gunnarsson,...
K2’s Women in Management – Momo Yamada
In honour of International Women’s Day 2020, we are featuring a selection of our female managers who have enabled K2’s continued growth. Each of them offers a great contribution to not only our business development but also to our diverse and dynamic culture. In this...
K2’s Women in Management – Camilla Swan
Once again, K2 is celebrating the annual International Women’s Day. This year, we’re focussing on some of our talented female managers who work hard to help drive our company’s continued growth. In this series of blogs, these women will be telling us more about their...
K2’s Women in Management – Giusy Chianese
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020, we are showcasing some of K2’s successful female managers. These women not only contribute to K2’s continued growth but also help create a positive and dynamic culture. In this blog in the series we meet Giusy Chianese,...
Improve your Customer Experience with SAP C/4HANA
Improve your Customer Experience with SAP C/4HANA Date: 24/03 The price and the product are no longer decisive factors for customer loyalty. Instead, customers remain loyal to companies because of the experience they receive. For this reason, customer experience has...
João Monteiro 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 João Monteiro, an SAP FI/CO and SAP Project Manager. Read our interview with him below. Tell us a...
Our new Charity Partnership – One Tree Planted
K2 Partnering Solutions is pleased to announce that we are supporting One Tree Planted, a non-profit organisation focused on global reforestation. Launched in 2014 in Vermont, One Tree Planted funds tree planting in North America, South America, Asia and Africa...
SAP Online Events – April 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...
Salesforce Online Events – March 2020
Don’t miss the chance to get involved with one of the many Salesforce online events over the next few months. These virtual sessions are a great way to keep up to date with the latest developments and news from the world’s number one CRM system. Webinars: Get Ready...
Happy Anniversary! – Celebrating the Professional Milestones of 2019
Creating a positive culture in our offices is vital. We believe in enabling our employees to develop both professionally and personally so they thrive as individuals and team members. The result is a dedicated workforce, proudly representing K2 in exchange for...
Ajay Singh 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 Ajay Singh, a Cloud Subscription Billing Consultant. Read our interview with him below. Tell us a...
Our Most Popular Blogs of 2019
Filled with the latest innovations in technology and digital trends, as well as the latest K2 news, technology updates, including from SAP and Salesforce, career advice and more, our selection of blogs is the first place to look for to keep up to date with our...
Events to Watch out for in 2020
With the arrival of a new year, it’s time to start thinking about the best events in the world of technology, offering vital networking and learning opportunities. Here is a selection of our top picks of events to attend to stay ahead in 2020: The Salesforce World...
LIVE Q&A with an Expert in Robotic Process Automation
Date: 08/01/2020 Hour: 18.00-18.30 (CET) Description: We all know that Robotic Process Automation is the highest growth segment in the market and that it is an important skill that we should develop in 2020. Join Aleix Vila, an officially certified Automation Anywhere...
How Artificially Intelligent Tools Can Be Used to Prevent Payments Fraud
As payment technologies become more secure and sophisticated, so do the techniques used to break them and steal money. Introduction of Europay, Mastercard and Visa cards (EMV), regulations for e-commerce websites like GDPR and PCI-DSS and contactless payments over...
Salesforce Events – January and February 2020
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...
Luís Felipe Braga is K2’s Consultant of the Month for December!
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 Luís Felipe Braga, a Senior Java Developer. Read our interview with him below. Tell us a bit about...
My K2 Journey – Ivaylo Karov, Technical Recruiter
At K2 there are many opportunities to develop your career. Whether through promotion or relocation, each K2 employee is fully supported and encouraged to reach their full professional potential. In this blog, we speak to Ivaylo Karov (Ivo) about his K2 career journey...
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...
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,...
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 ExCeLlent 2019 Salesforce World Tour
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...
