Merge’s Post

2024 has been a year of incredible growth for Merge, both in our customer base and product. We’re proud to call numerous industry leaders new Merge customers — BambooHR, Deluxe, and hundreds more. But reflecting back, it’s hard to believe how much better we’ve also made the Merge product. This year, we: - Launched numerous enterprise-grade security features (I personally built Audit Trail and still haven’t shut up about it internally) - Made syncs several times faster through concurrency, data storage specialization, and numerous features for filtering out unnecessary data - Released translations of the Merge product in several languages - Lowered average latency below 300ms even for the largest response bodies - Deployed over 1,500 improvements to our ever-expanding collection of over 250 integrations - Launched dozens of features that work for all integrations Thank you to all of our customers and partners for a great year. We’re so excited to show you what’s coming in 2025! Check out my co-founder Shensi Ding-Lopez’s great 2024 recap: https://lnkd.in/dhuugtJX

In 2019, as White Cloak Technologies, Inc., a custom software development startup founded in 2014, formalized its operations and expanded its team, it sought efficient tools to support its growing business. By 2023, the company’s focus shifted toward performance management and employee growth, aligning with its evolving needs. Discover how White Cloak streamlined payroll with Sprout’s intuitive system, boosting efficiency and benefiting from exceptional customer support. https://hubs.ly/Q02Sh-380 #GreatEmployersUseSprout

As 2024 comes to a close, here's a few moments, milestones, and learnings that shaped our year at Freedman International - proud of these! 1. "International Campaigns Without the Pain" Launching our fresh positioning earlier in the year brought clarity to our purpose, allowing us to rally around the value we ultimately deliver, resonating with clients and the team alike. From our LinkedIn Live sessions to a refreshed newsletter and video content, it’s been brilliant to see it come to life. 2. Team Ethos in Action Amazing team spirit at the company where we showed our “team ethos” is not just words on paper, it’s how we operate. And this year proved that. 3. Team growth Seeing so many people step up into new roles and welcoming fresh talent to the team has also been a real highlight. I'm proud of every one of them. 4. Staying Sharp on AI Without the Hype AI was everywhere, but we didn’t get distracted. We ran pilots, figured out what works, and built expertise. Innovation and experimentation are vital but not at the expense of delivery. This is why we'll never be on the bleeding edge of tech - our priority is to make it happen and get it right for our clients. 5. Covent Garden Office continues to be a great decision We signed the lease on this office mid-Covid. Big call, but it’s continued to pay off. Great space for clients and allows us to attract great team members. 6. Agile & Scalable Operations Our operational model worked exactly as it should. Agile, scalable, with the right plug and play tech solutions, in the right places. Simple as that. Big thanks to our incredible Freedman team, our wonderful clients, and partners for making 2024 a success. Interested to hear your biggest learning from this year? Let me know below.

10th anniversary year of DataArt's presence in LatAm - post by Eugen Goland "Recognizing the strategic importance of Mexico as a mature outsourcing destination in Latin America, we recently established a subsidiary in Monterrey. This will enable us to offer local full-time employment and contracting, facilitate closer collaboration with our Mexican clients, and serve as a strategic nearshore outsourcing hub for the U.S. The subsidiary functions as our R&D and sales headquarters in LatAm and is the cornerstone of our strategy to deepen our commitment to the region, tapping into Mexico’s rich talent pool and robust economic landscape. Mexico is the biggest IT outsourcing market in LatAm and one of the leading exporters of IT globally, with annual exports surpassing $21 billion", – writes @Eugen Goland, СEO at @DataArt in his post about 10th anniversary year of DataArt's presence in LatAm https://lnkd.in/dipX_dht #DataArt #LaTam #Team #IT

It is very easy to overestimate the long term ROI of paying top of the market. Building intrinsic motivation costs you zilch but generates far better and more sustainable results.

Ditch the Quick Fix: How Long-Term Tech Teams Save You Money and Headaches 🧗♂️ In today's digital world, technology and IT are the backbone of any thriving business — there is no debate about that. Technology is essential, but rushing into IT initiatives without a solid strategy is a recipe for disaster. Many companies fail not because they lack understanding but because managers lack a well-defined plan. Instead, they rush to meetings, hastily define needs, and scramble for developers through headhunters or (nearshoring) agencies. My suggestion: - Take a deep breath. - Step back. - Invest the energy to craft a strategic plan aligning technology solutions with your business goals. You don't need a revolving door of developers. Instead, you need a long-term approach. To succeed, you need three things: 💡 1) A clear long-term vision of your value proposition for your clients and employees. 2) A plan to attract and keep tech experts who deeply resonate with your vision. 3) A solid approach to creating a strong, passionate team that, by heart, wants to turn your strategy into reality. At rindus, we achieve this through a sustainable and strategic approach: - Long-Term Stability:  We globally recruit tech experts committed to your long-term success, not just the next project milestone. - Clear Focus:  Through our solid and intense onboarding approach, our team members become a vital part of your operations, with well-defined roles and a shared vision. - Minimal Technical Debt:  Due to the long-term nature of our collaboration, our team members intrinsically prioritize sustainable software development practices, reducing the need for costly rework down the line. - Reduced Slack:  Efficient onboarding and ongoing support mean more time spent on what matters – achieving your goals. --- Our clients (we call them "partners") reap the benefits of this long-term approach: - Strategic Perspective:  With stable, long-term teams, you can tackle large-scale challenges without being bogged down by daily emergencies. - Cost Efficiency:  Our expertise in hiring (with Hiring Experts like Julián Villanueva or Mireya Mela Viaga), onboarding, and retaining talent (with amazing Team Captains personalities like María Mojarro, Gloria Millán J. or Sergio Pachón) means we do it faster and more efficiently, making our long-term approach cost-effective. - Innovation and Learning:  Long-term team stability fosters excellent knowledge sharing and continuous learning, driving innovation. Do you want to avoid the chaos and inefficiency of short-term, resource-driven technology development? Are you curious about how our partners have thrived with our approach? #softwareengineering #humanresources #leadership #futureofwork #digitaltransformation

🚨 New Blog Post! 🚨 In today’s talent-driven world, it’s not just about acquiring businesses—it’s about acquiring exceptional talent too. Check out our latest post on the "Acquire-Hire" strategy and how it fuels innovation and growth. 👉 Read more here -

@RemoFirst has a new look! What’s changed: The “F” in “First” is now capitalized, and our overall look is more modern and fresh.  What hasn’t changed: our commitment to helping companies employ the world’s best teams at the world’s best price.  #FutureOfWork #HiringTalent #GlobalTeams

In the realms of business, where innovation meets legacy, the path of outstaffing beckons with the promise of transformation. Imagine, if you will, a vast expanse where flexible scaling options intertwine with the ambitions of mighty enterprises. This is the future landscape, where WeExpert Outstaffing Services stands as a beacon for decision-makers across the EU, US, and UK. Once upon a time, the challenge for enterprises in IT was akin to traversing a mighty river without a bridge—managing complex projects, controlling development costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance formed turbulent waters. Yet, in these times, the clarion call is for innovation, streamlined operations, and agile project delivery. Picture a scene where great corporations, brimming with 2000+ employees, find themselves on the precipice of growth. They seek not just talent, but true companions in the form of top-tier, vetted software development specialists. Imagine harnessing cost savings and scalability, with trusted allies who are 100% GDPR compliant. This is not just outstaffing, but a partnership destined to uplift and enhance. As we gaze into the horizon of the next decade, outstaffing stands poised to redefine the very essence of global business. Large corporations, now is the time to embrace this evolution. WeExpert invites you to embark on this journey—where your ambitious goals meet our unmatched expertise, crafting a saga of success and innovation. Join us in shaping the future. Discover the unparalleled advantages of WeExpert Outstaffing Services today. #Innovation #Agile #BusinessGrowth #TechTalent

It's been a week! And we've now collated the key takeaways from a fantastic Tech Leaders' Lunch which took place at Medlock Canteen last Wednesday. 🦉 Sage advice, 🗣 personal experience and 💡 insightful candour was in abundance, so we'd like to share a big thank you 🙏 to those who attended. We're keen to continue this conversation. If you've got insight to share in the comments, please do! For updates on our next Tech Leaders Lunch, register to receive our newsletter (link in comments!) and we'll keep you in the loop. https://bit.ly/3zBINYb #techleaders #onshore #offshore #nearshore #outsourcing #techconsultancy