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Nils Levine – Consultant of the Month
We regularly recognize a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Nils Levine, an Experience Architect. Read his interview below: 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself, e.g. Which...
Upcoming SAP Events in July, August and September 2021
Are you looking to develop your SAP career? Get involved with one of the many webinars and events that are taking place in the third quarter of 2021! SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, and its events offer the ideal opportunity to...
Upcoming Salesforce Events in July, August and September 2021
Throughout July, August and September 2021, Salesforce is hosting a series of useful events and webinars. As the world’s number one CRM company, Salesforce has put together a series of events and webinars. They are a great way to help you gain up-to-date knowledge of...
Karla Georgina Acatitla Acevedo – Consultant of the Month
We regularly recognize a K2 consultant who has received outstanding client feedback on their recent project. This month the K2 Consultant of the Month is Karla Georgina Acatitla Acevedo, a Salesforce Analyst. Read her interview below: 1. Tell us a little bit about...
What is Enterprise Risk Management?
Running a company, regardless of the industry, comes with a host of risks. Whether it’s infrastructure problems, poor planning, dissatisfied customers, unforeseen acts of nature, or a cyberattack, companies are vulnerable. There is a lot of valuable data and assets...
Avoiding the Most Common Problems in Enterprise QA Testing
There is no perfect way to run software testing; every test project has its own goals and solutions. Teams need to have the right tools and skill sets to achieve a powerful team dynamic. Software development and QA issues will inevitably come along due to technical...
The Difference Between an MSP vs. an MSSP – Which is Better?
What is an MSP? A managed service provider (MSP) is when a business outsources particular services to a specialist company. Many people understand that outsourcing has become a cost-saving move for businesses. MSP mainly focuses on its outsourced IT services. A...
Everything You Need to Know About Enterprise Cloud Computing
So what is enterprise cloud computing? This is a model where businesses can access virtualized IT resources (data storage, networking infrastructure, virtualization capabilities, servers, and processing power) from a public or private cloud service provider by a...
What Are The Best Project Management KPIs?
Tracking your KPI’s during your project’s lifecycle can help you identify areas you succeed in and what areas need improvement. Whether it’s your in-house team or an outsourced group on the project, KPI’s are used to track your goals and measure performance. Many...
Upcoming Microsoft Events in May and June 2021
Are you looking to boost your professional profile in the Microsoft ecosystem and grow your network? One of the world’s leading technology companies, Microsoft, has lined up a series of fantastic webinars and events over the next...
Upcoming SAP Events in May and June 2021
Throughout May and June 2021, SAP is hosting a series of useful events and webinars. SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, and its events offer the ideal opportunity to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments within...
Upcoming Salesforce Events in May and June 2021
Don’t miss the chance to get involved with one of the many Salesforce webinars and events that are taking place in May and June 2021! Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM company, has put together what promises to be a truly insightful series of webinars and...
Why Zero-trust Security Benefits Both SMBs and MSPs
Companies have shifted from on-premise to the cloud, making security harder to detect and protect employees. It was easier to protect employees when they were working in-house and within protective firewalls. With many companies utilizing work from home, it has become...
The Lingering Effects of a Pandemic on Cybersecurity
2020 was anything but normal. The Covid-19 Pandemic created new challenges for businesses in every industry. Zoom became the new board meeting room. That dreaded 30-minute commute driving to the office turned into a 2-minute commute walking to your home office chair....
Migrating from On-Premise to Cloud with an MSP
Providing cloud migration services has become an industry standard for IT consulting firms as cloud-based solutions have become the de facto manner of data storage over the recent period. Hence, many companies have looked to migrate from their on-premise storage...
6 Trends That Will Impact Infrastructure Management and IT in 2021
The Covid-19 Pandemic hit the world by surprise, forcing every industry to shift how they produce business operations. More companies now than ever utilize the work-from-home remote lifestyle. This shift in work-life has impacted and will continue to impact businesses...
Why Nearshoring is The Key to Effective Product Development
Technology is continuously evolving and people are innovating new ways to develop products. From small entrepreneurs to large corporations, teams are finding the best ways to test and validate a business model without the risky consequences. Constructing a Minimum...
Top Digital Transformation Trends for 2021
Now more than ever people have switched from the early morning commute to the 1-minute journey to their desk at home. People are learning new ways to connect and interact with each other through new and innovative technologies. But with the move to everyone working...
10 Things to Look for in a Managed Services Partner
As your business starts to grow and flourish, you’ll find that your technology needs are growing as well. You may need to invest in additional IT infrastructure, hire software developers, tech support personnel, and other support staff to manage data protection and...
K2 is Partnering with Salesforce on its Pathfinder Program
With demand for Salesforce talent already at an all-time high and a forecast of 4.2 million new jobs being created in the ecosystem by 2024, finding and retaining skilled Salesforce professionals can be a challenge. To help address this by training and placing new...
Influential Female Figures in Today’s Tech Industry
In an industry that has traditionally been dominated by men, more and more women are taking today’s world of tech to new heights. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 on 8th March, we are examining some of the talented female figures who are changing the way we...
The Female Tech Teams That Changed the World
To mark International Women’s Day 2021, we are examining the groups of pioneering women who honed their technical expertise in an era dominated by educated men. Together, from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries, they helped shape the world as we know it. ...
SAP Virtual Events – March 2021
Online events and webinars are an ideal way for professionals to gain valuable knowledge and skills and grow their professional networks remotely. SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software serving more than 437,000 customers in over 180...
AI & Machine Learning – The Driving Force Behind Digital Transformation
As the world continues to adopt more sophisticated forms of technology, AI and Machine Learning are playing an increasingly important role in technology strategy. According to IDC, AI-related revenue increased by 12.3% in 2020, reaching more than $150 billion...
Microsoft Virtual Events – February 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and professionals have adapted to the ‘new normal’. Face-to-face events have been reimagined into a virtual format, allowing attendees to learn remotely. One of the world’s leading technology companies, Microsoft, has lined...
SAP Virtual Events – February 2021
Businesses around the globe have adapted to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Their online events and webinars give participants the chance to gain valuable knowledge and skills and grow their professional networks. The world’s largest provider of enterprise...
Salesforce Virtual Events – February 2021
Online industry events and webinars offer the perfect opportunity for professionals to boost their professional development and grow their networks. Salesforce, the world’s number one CRM platform, is continuing to offer a series of online events and webinars that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
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) ...
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...
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...
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;...
