SE Louisiana earns 76-60 win over North DakotaBiden opens final White House holiday season with turkey pardons and first lady gets Christmas tree WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota. The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach” and “Blossom.” He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency. Separately, first lady Jill Biden received the delivery of the official White House Christmas tree. And the Bidens are traveling to New York later Monday for an early holiday celebration with members of the Coast Guard. Couple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1 million in Lululemon clothes MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon.Jadion Anthony Richards and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. Both went free last week after posting bail bonds of $100,000 for him and $30,000 for her. They're also suspected in thefts from Lululemon stores in Colorado, Utah, New York and Connecticut. They're due back in court next month. Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a federal investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti, who has since stepped aside. The 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was on the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She’s the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol' movie LONDON (AP) — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town of Shrewsbury are investigating how a tombstone at the fictional grave of Ebenezer Scrooge was destroyed. The movie prop used in the 1984 adaption of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” had become a tourist attraction. The film starred George C. Scott as the cold-hearted curmudgeon who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who show him what will become of his life if he doesn’t become a better person. West Mercia Police say the stone was vandalized in the past week. Megachurch founder T.D. Jakes suffers health incident during sermon at Dallas church DALLAS (AP) — The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter's House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, was hospitalized after suffering what the church called a “slight health incident.” Jakes was speaking to churchgoers after he sat down and began trembling as several people gathered around him Sunday at the church. Jakes' daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts said in a statement on social media late Sunday that Jakes was improving. The 67-year-old Jakes founded the non-denominational The Potter's House in 1996 and his website says it now has more than 30,000 members with campuses in Fort Worth and Frisco, Texas; and in Denver. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. Pilot dies in plane crash in remote woods of New York, puppy found alive WINDHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a pilot and at least one dog he was transporting died when a small plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, though a puppy on the flight was found alive with two broken legs. The Greene County sheriff’s office says Seuk Kim of Springfield, Virginia, was flying from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed at about 6:10 p.m. Sunday in a remote area. Officials believe the pilot died from the impact. The surviving dog was hospitalized, while a third dog was not located. The flight was connected with a not-for-profit group that transports rescue animals. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new Manchester United head coach during a live television interview. Amorim was talking on Sky Sports after United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday when Sheeran walked up to embrace analyst Jamie Redknapp. The interview was paused before Redknapp told the pop star to “come and say hello in a minute.” Sheeran is a lifelong Ipswich fan and holds a minority stake in the club. He was pictured celebrating after Omari Hutchinson’s equalizing goal in the game at Portman Road.AP Business SummaryBrief at 1:14 p.m. ESTWho is running South Korea?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jurors in New Mexico have awarded a man more than $412 million in a medical malpractice case that involved a men’s health clinic that operates in several states. The man’s attorneys celebrated Monday’s verdict, saying they are hopeful it will prevent other men from falling victim to a scheme that involved fraud and what they described as dangerous penile injections. They said the jury award for punitive and compensatory damages is likely the largest in history for a medical malpractice case. The award follows a trial held in Albuquerque earlier this month that centered on allegations outlined in a lawsuit filed by the man's attorneys in 2020. NuMale Medical Center and company officials were named as defendants. According to the complaint, the man was 66 when he visited the clinic in 2017 in search of treatment for fatigue and weight loss. The clinic is accused of misdiagnosing him and unnecessarily treating him with “invasive erectile dysfunction shots” that caused irreversible damage. “This out of state medical corporation set up a fraudulent scheme to make millions off of conning old men by scaring them with a fake test,” Nick Rowley, the man's attorney, wrote in a social media post that detailed the verdict. Rowley went on to say that the scheme involved clinic workers telling patients they would have irreversible damage if they didn't agree to injections three times a week. NuMale Medical Center President Brad Palubicki said in a statement issued Tuesday that the company is committed to high-quality and safe patient care. He said NuMale disagrees with the verdict and intend to pursue all available legal remedies, including an appeal. A message seeking additional comment was left Wednesday with the company and its attorney. NuMale also has clinics in Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Nebraska, North Carolina and Wisconsin. According to court records, jurors found that fraudulent and negligent conduct by the defendants resulted in damages to the plaintiff. They also found that unconscionable conduct by the defendants violated the Unfair Practices Act.Lopetegui came into the game under pressure following some poor displays from the Hammers in recent weeks but they earned a hard-fought victory to end the Magpies’ three-game winning spell. Despite a promising opening from the hosts, Tomas Soucek headed West Ham in front before Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first goal for the club after the break wrapped up victory. Lopetegui was pleased with his side’s display following a “tough match”. He said: “I am happy for the three points and am very happy against a good team like Newcastle, who have good players and a fantastic coach. “I think today was a tough match and we were able to compete as a team. “I think we deserved to win. Today they had many moments in the first half, but I think the second half we deserved to win and we are happy because you have to do these kind of matches against this type of team if you want to overcome them.” Newcastle started brightly and had plenty of chances in the first half especially, but the visitors responded after the break by retaining possession well. The win eases the pressure on Lopetegui, whose West Ham side face Arsenal on Saturday, and he believes the victory is an important feeling for his players. He said: “I think the only thing that is under our control is to play football, to improve, to defend well, to convince the players we are able to do better. “Today we did, but I think the only thing we can do is to do the things that are under our control, not today but every day. “So we had to keep with this mentality, but above all let me say we are happy for the players because they need this kind of feeling as a team to believe that we are able to do well as a team, to put the best for each player of the team.” Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted defeat was a missed opportunity for his side. The Magpies missed a series of chances in the first half, including efforts from Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff, before Alexander Isak blasted a chance off target. Anthony Gordon also rolled an effort just wide of the post after the break and Isak headed wide of goal. Three points could have seen Newcastle move into the top six and Howe admitted his side need to learn from the match. “Yes, massive because the league is so tight that a couple of wins and the whole picture looks very different,” Howe said. “We’ll kick ourselves tonight because we knew the opportunity we had, a home game, Monday night, a great moment for us potentially in our season, so we have to learn from that and come back stronger.”Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws
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U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, known for her unflappable demeanor in the face of pressure, is retiring from international soccer. Naeher was on the team's roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those games will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. team that won the Women's World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She's the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. She made a key one-handed save in stoppage time to preserve the Americans' 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Olympic final. Mallory Swanson, who scored the only goal, ran down the length of the field to embrace Naeher at the final whistle. Naeher announced her retirement on social media Monday . “Every tear shed in the challenging times and disappointments made every smile and celebration in the moments of success that much more joyful. This has been a special team to be a part of and I am beyond proud of what we have achieved both on and off the field," she wrote. “The memories I have made over the years will last me a lifetime.” Naeher has been known throughout her career for her calm and steady leadership. She is one of just three goalkeepers to make more than 100 appearances for the United States. Naeher made her debut with the national team in 2014 and was a backup to Hope Solo at the 2015 World Cup, which the United States won. She became the team’s regular starter following the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and was on the squad that repeated as World Cup winners in 2019. For her career, Naeher has appeared 113 games with 110 starts, 88 wins and 68 shutouts. She had four shutouts over the course of the Olympic tournament in France. In all, she was on the U.S. roster for three World Cups and three Olympic teams. The 36-year-old has also played for the Chicago Red Stars in the National Women’s Soccer League since 2016. She plans to play for Chicago next season. The United States is headed to Europe for a match against England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday and on Dec. 3 against Netherlands in The Hague. In addition to her save at the Olympics, Naeher has had many other memorable moments. In the 2019 Women's World Cup semifinals against England, she stopped Steph Houghton’s penalty kick in the 83rd minute. The Americans won 2-1 before downing the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. Earlier this year in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup, Naeher made three saves during a penalty shootout with Canada and also converted a penalty kick herself — tucking the ball neatly into the corner of the net. Afterward she said: “Winning is the best feeling.” AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerUnion Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday promised that he would pursue the demand for establishing an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) either in Mandya or Mysuru region, with the Centre. “Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda fought for bringing the IIT to Hassan. Finally, the IIT was granted to the State and was set up in Dharwad. The demand for another IIT in the State will be taken up with the Centre,” the Union Minister said, while responding to a memorandum he received from Dinesh Gooli Gowda, MLC, for setting up an IIT near Krishnaraja Sagar in the district or in Mysuru region, at the valedictory function of the 87th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana here. “After fighting for over 15 years, the State was granted the IIT. I am with the people on the demand for another IIT,” he said. Mr. Kumaraswamy pointed out that he was also making serious efforts to bring industries to Mandya, Tumakuru, and the North Karnataka districts to generate employment for the local youth. If the State government cooperated with his Ministry, efforts would be made to establish industries in the region and provide jobs to the youth, who are facing unemployment, he said. Sammelana in Delhi He said the Kannada Sahitya Parishat can consider holding a Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in New Delhi. “Before KSP president Mahesh Joshi demits office, the sammelana can be organised in Delhi,” Mr. Kumaraswamy felt. The Union Minister said he was making sincere efforts to revive Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. (VISL) and the watch manufacturing company Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) after he took over the Ministry in the Narendra Modi Cabinet. A sum of ₹15,000 crore was essential for reviving VISL and HMT. The process of their revival was under way, he added. Published - December 22, 2024 08:39 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
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WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew offered condolences Monday to the families affected by two fatal police shootings in the province and spoke to the challenge faced by officers on the front lines. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew offered condolences Monday to the families affected by two fatal police shootings in the province and spoke to the challenge faced by officers on the front lines. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WINNIPEG – Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew offered condolences Monday to the families affected by two fatal police shootings in the province and spoke to the challenge faced by officers on the front lines. “I want to take the opportunity to thank police officers across this province who go to work and keep us safe each and every day,” Kinew said while at the convention for the Association of Manitoba Municipalities. The night before, a street standoff involving police left one man dead and an officer recovering from a stab wound to the throat. Kinew told reporters no one wants to see a person die after an altercation with police but officers are often tasked with responding to high-risk situations. “Police officers have a difficult job to do, that’s at the best of times, so I support law enforcement,” he said. “When we’re thinking about the holidays and people going to the malls and people going to the shopping areas around the province, people have got to be safe.” Police were called early Sunday evening to the Unicity shopping area in the city’s far west about an officer who had been stabbed in the throat and a suspect who had been shot. Acting police Chief Art Stannard later told reporters that officers had been in the area as part of a retail theft initiative, which sees police work in hot spots in the city that have seen a rise in retail theft and violent crime. Police said the man who was shot was given CPR at the scene before he was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. They said the injured officer was also transported to hospital and treated for his injury. Police declined to provide more details about what happened, including the age or identity of the man killed, noting the case is being reviewed by the police watchdog agency — the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba. The agency confirmed it’s investigating the death of the man but did not provide any other details. Videos circulating on social media appear to show a man being shot outside a bus shelter. In a 24-second clip, two police officers tell a person “to put it down” and “to drop it.” The man appears to advance toward the officers and at least one officer begins shooting. It’s not clear in the video whether the man who was shot was holding a weapon. Stannard told reporters Sunday he’s aware of the video and asked the public to avoid rushing to judgment. Coun. Markus Chambers, chair of the Winnipeg Police Board, said Sunday’s incident is tragic for all involved and noted it could renew calls for the board to implement body cameras. “Body-worn cameras likely wouldn’t have resulted in this not happening, but it is a mechanism of looking at the accountability around what happened,” Chambers said. The councillor said the board would be monitoring the rollout of body cameras in RCMP detachments across the province to see if they’re effective. It was the second fatal police shooting in three days. A 17-year-old boy from Norway House Cree Nation was shot and killed by an RCMP officer on Friday. Mounties said they received a report that a man was agitated and armed with an edged weapon in a home on the First Nation, north of Winnipeg. RCMP said the teen was outside with the weapon when officers arrived and, despite numerous orders to drop it, he moved toward them and was shot. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementNone
Syrians, in a triumph of hope, turn the page on the horrors of AssadST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Petersburg City Council voted Thursday to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of Tropicana Field , with the goal of having the home of the Tampa Bay Rays ready for the 2026 season. The vote followed a decision earlier this week by the Pinellas County Commission to delay until December a vote on revenue bonds needed to finance a new, $1.3 billion Rays ballpark, a project that is in serious jeopardy according to Rays executives. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
The Penticton Vees will see three players on the ice at the upcoming BCHL Top Prospects game in Salmon Arm. The game will take place over the Jan. 17-18 weekend at Rogers Rink in Salmon Arm, showcasing top NHL draft prospects split into Interior Conference and Coastal Conference teams. Vees defenceman Zach Nyman and forwards Max Heise and Eli McKamey were all named to the Interior Conference roster. Players were voted on by BCHL head coaches and general managers, with input from NHL Central Scouting. Nyman, 16, is fifth in rookie scoring among defencemen in the BCHL with 11 points in 26 games. McKamey, 15, is the first player to be granted exceptional status in BCHL history. He has 10 points in 25 games this season. Heise, 18, is in his second season with the Vees and has 20 points in 25 games.Dom Amore: Dan Toatley has triumphed over adversity for playoff-bound CCSU footballFrench President Emmanuel Macron 's recent characterization of Haiti 's transitional presidential council (TPC) as "total morons" has ignited significant diplomatic tensions between his country and its former colony . Former council president Edgard Leblanc Fils said the words insulted an entire nation "living through dark times." Macron was captured on video during the G20 summit in Brazil earlier this month criticizing the council's decision to dismiss Prime Minister Garry Conille after just six months in office "They're total morons," Macron said. "They never should have dismissed him." Conille, a former United Nations official, was appointed Haiti's Prime Minister in June 2024 by the TPC, a body established to guide the nation through its political instability. In the video, Macron went on to say that their decision-making at a time of significant organized crime was "completely dumb." Conille was replaced by businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé on November 11. Macron's Comment Draws Ambassadorial Criticism Macron did not hold back when it came to placing the blame in Haiti's unrest . "Honestly, it is Haitians who killed Haiti by letting in drug trafficking," he said. Former Senate Leader Leblanc said "[Macron] did not hesitate to interfere in a matter that essentially concerns the Haitian authorities," Leblanc said in a statement, referring to Macron's praise of Conille as "formidable." The Haitian Foreign Ministry also summoned France's ambassador to Haiti, labeling Macron's remarks as "unfriendly and inappropriate." "This is complete rubbish," truck driver Nicolas Jean Bernett told Africanews . "The French still think of us as animals like in the past times of slavery," he said. Death Toll in 'Humanitarian Catastrophe' The diplomatic spat comes at the crux of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Armed gangs dominate large swaths of the capital Port-au-Prince and its surroundings, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. According to the United Nations, over 150 people were killed, and 20,000 displaced in just one week of violence in October. This year alone, more than 4,500 Haitians have died as a result of gang-related violence . Only 24 percent of the capital's healthcare facilities remain open as doctors and nurses fear for their lives. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has described the situation as a "catastrophe," warning that escalating violence is obstructing the delivery of aid to those most in need. Haiti's transitional government, tasked with restoring order, has struggled to unify its leadership and implement effective strategies. Years of corruption and institutional decay have left critical systems, such as the judiciary and police, underfunded and ineffective. French 'Independence Debt' Tensions Earlier this year, France offered evacuation flights for its nationals in Haiti. Around 1,100 French citizens lived in Haiti in March 2024, many of them holding dual nationality. Macron's comments have reignited long-standing grievances about France's colonial legacy in the Caribbean . After Haiti declared independence in 1804, France demanded reparations for the loss of enslaved people and plantation profits. The so-called independence debt, which Haiti began paying in 1825, amounted to the modern equivalent of billions of dollars––up to $100 billion in the estimates of some economists. Some scholars argue that this financial burden has contributed significantly to Haiti's chronic poverty and instability . Leblanc added a pointed critique of France's colonial history , citing the so-called independence debt imposed on Haiti after it became the first Black republic to break free from European colonization. "Haiti's independence, acquired at the cost of blood, should not be subject to any compensation," Leblanc said. "This ransom must be returned. It will be returned sooner or later." This article includes reporting from The Associated Press
NEW YORK , Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global IT professional services market size is estimated to grow by USD 621.4 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of10.87%during the forecast period. Growing digital transformation is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. However, shortage of skilled workforce poses a challenge.Key market players include Accenture Plc, Amazon.com Inc., Atos SE, Capgemini Service SAS, CGI Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Dell Technologies Inc., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., Fujitsu Ltd., HCL Technologies Ltd., Infosys Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., Salesforce Inc., SAP SE, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., and Wipro Ltd.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF It Professional Services Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2017 - 2021 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 10.87% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 621.4 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 9.53 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America Performing market contribution North America at 40% Key countries US, UK, Canada, Germany, and China Key companies profiled Accenture Plc, Amazon.com Inc., Atos SE, Capgemini Service SAS, CGI Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Dell Technologies Inc., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., Fujitsu Ltd., HCL Technologies Ltd., Infosys Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., Salesforce Inc., SAP SE, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., and Wipro Ltd. Market Driver IT Professional Services Market is experiencing significant trends with increasing customer demand for automation and operational efficiency. Professional service firms are adapting to business strategies such as remote working and expense management. Automated billing, consultation, audit and accounting, implementation support, and financial risk protection are in high demand. Advanced tools and analytic capabilities are essential for accurate insights in ecommerce businesses and large enterprises. Resource allocation and project management are key areas of focus, with automated tools and AI-driven solutions reducing resource wastage. Talent acquisition and resource management are crucial for firms to stay competitive, with a growing need for IT specialists in areas like cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital transformation. Economic expansion and advanced technologies like blockchain, AI, IoT, and 5G present growth opportunities for IT professional services. Firms are collaborating to offer project-oriented services, revenue management, and system integration. Business processes are being streamlined through Business Intelligence (BI) and advanced tools, while cybersecurity concerns continue to be a priority with the increasing threat of cyber breaches and cyberattacks. ITO services are essential for business operations, with a focus on scalability, automatic updates, and vertical-specific solutions. Networks, development, and deployment are critical areas of expertise, with a shift towards cloud-based services and edge cloud platforms. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework and data security concerns are driving demand for cybersecurity services. Professional services sector is evolving, with a growing emphasis on collaboration, training and education, and managed services. Telecommunication, healthcare, manufacturing, SaaS, PaaS, and LTE are some of the verticals where IT professional services are making a significant impact. Firms are offering customized solutions based on feasibility and client demands, with a focus on complex systems, machine learning, and IT infrastructure. The IT professional services market is witnessing a notable trend towards hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This shift is primarily driven by the demand for flexibility, scalability, and efficient resource allocation. Hybrid and multi-cloud solutions combine private, public, and on-premises infrastructure, enabling organizations to utilize multiple cloud platforms while retaining control over their data and applications. The flexibility offered by these environments allows businesses to choose the optimal cloud solution for each workload or application, ensuring optimal performance and cost savings. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This it professional services market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Project-oriented services- In the global IT professional services market, project-oriented services refer to the delivery of IT projects based on a defined scope, timeline, and set of deliverables. These services cater to unique business needs and may include timely maintenance, modernization, project installation, and decommissioning. Organizations engage IT service providers for project-oriented services when they require specialized expertise, resources, and technical skills for a specific IT initiative. These services offer benefits such as effective scope management, improved revenue management, better quotes, efficient resource management, and successful project delivery. The demand for project-oriented services is driven by these factors and is expected to fuel market growth during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The IT professional services market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing customer demand for automation and operational efficiency. Professional service firms are responding by offering a range of services, including ITO (Information Technology Outsourcing) and business analytics, to help organizations streamline their business processes and gain a competitive edge. With the shift to remote working, expense management and resource allocation have become critical areas of focus. Project management, revenue management, and business strategies are also key areas of expertise for IT professional services. Large enterprises are turning to these services to adapt to technological developments and meet client demand. Talent recruiting and the use of tools and resources are essential for delivering high-quality services. Business plans are being reimagined to incorporate these offerings, making the professional services sector an indispensable partner for businesses seeking to thrive in today's digital landscape. Market Research Overview The IT professional services market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing customer demand for automation and operational efficiency. Professional service firms are leveraging advanced tools and analytic capabilities to provide consultation, audit and accounting, implementation support, financial risk protection, and revenue management services to large enterprises and ecommerce businesses. With the shift to remote working, firms are focusing on expense management, resource allocation, project management, automated billing, and talent acquisition. Advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, AR, blockchain, and machine learning are transforming IT infrastructure, enabling scalability, automatic updates, and complex system integration. Business strategists are collaborating to develop growth opportunities and business plans, while IT specialists focus on cybersecurity concerns, data security, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Cloud-based services, data storing capacity, and edge cloud platforms are essential for business operations and digital transformation. Client demands and variables are driving firms to provide project-oriented services, deployment, managed services, and training and education. Telecommunication, healthcare, manufacturing, SaaS, and PaaS are some verticals benefiting from IT professional services. Despite the opportunities, firms face challenges such as resource wastage, cyber breaches, and cyberattacks. Firms must prioritize security and ensure feasibility in their business processes to protect their clients' data and maintain trust. Business Intelligence (BI) and resource management are crucial for accurate insights and effective decision-making. Overall, the professional services sector continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and changing business strategies. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/it-professional-services-market-to-expand-by-usd-621-4-billion-2024-2028-driven-by-growing-digital-transformation-market-evolution-powered-by-ai---technavio-302313562.html SOURCE Technavio
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