SSON Research & Analytics Blogs

We’ve Only Just Begun: What the Data Signals for the Next Era of Global Business Services
- Posted by Naomi Secor on January 15, 2026

January is not about reflection. It's about direction. Every year, SSON Research & Analytics publishes the State of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Industry

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January Newsletter
- Posted by Naomi Secor on January 14, 2026

January newsletter on GBS trends, data signals, AI shifts and tools shaping the era of shared services AI

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Agentic AI and the Autonomous Enterprise: Why Humans Will Stay in the Loop
- Posted by Lee Bogner on November 10, 2025

The path to an autonomous enterprise is not linear. Learn how to prepare the enterprise for what is to come

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Unleashing the AI-Powered Shared Services Centers: Navigating the Future of Work
- Posted by Frank Schüler on October 20, 2025

The rise of AI agents and digital augmentation promises to revolutionize how work gets done.

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SSON Research & Analytics Unveils 2025 Top 20 Most Admired Shared Services Organizations & Global Business Services
- Posted by Naomi Secor on September 10, 2025

This prestigious award celebrates outstanding achievements and performance benchmarks achieved by SSOs and GBS globally...

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The Real GBS Bottleneck? Experience Design
- Posted by Isabella Kosch on August 20, 2025

Friction hides in places most teams do not measure. And it spreads fast.

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The War for Shared Services Talent Is Here — And You Might Be Underprepared
- Posted by Naomi Secor on August 13, 2025

The AI hype might be loud, but let’s be honest: people still run the show. And right now, the people powering Shared Services are rethinking everything. 

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Stop Waiting for a Mandate. Start Making a Case.
- Posted by Isabella Kosch on August 13, 2025

Here’s the reality: GBS could become a frontline player in enterprise growth. But only a few know how to activate that potential.

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