Month: March 2025

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth 

Get first access! On Thursday, April 24, 2025, we start sharing content from our annual Global Inclusive Growth Summit.

This annual event, hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all.

This year, we’ll explore the transformative potential of technology, including AI, how to build jobs and productivity, the potential of small business to support communities in the U.S. and around the world, how to build financial health for people and create resilience for people and businesses from the threats they face, and how business can support the type of growth we need.

Public- and private-sector leaders will come together to engage in thought‑provoking conversations and insightful debates — showcasing how innovative and creative leadership is shaping a better future. We are pleased to announce an extraordinary lineup of speakers at this year’s event, including Michael Miebach, Jon Huntsman, Mike Froman, Ade Adepitan, Andréa Vieira, Dr. Andy Kuper, Monica Brand Engel, Henry Timms, Rich Lesser, Shamina Singh, Colin Mahony and Michelle Meyer, with more names to be announced in coming days.

Through partnership and collective action, the 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit looks to push today’s disruptive forces toward a positive future. How can we advance economic prosperity for all while protecting nature and our planet?

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Client background

The not-for-profit organization is a $2.5 billion public-sector contractor delivering research and development services across federal, state and local governments. It supports a range of U.S. agencies, including those in defense, homeland security, cybersecurity, aviation and healthcare.

The business challenge

As part of the initial development contract, Baker Tilly built a custom application used by more than 10,000 employees to streamline the end-to-end procurement process for the client. The solution, hosted in AWS GovCloud, provided a single portal for managing vendors, creating and approving procurement requests and handling invoicing. Additionally, the system was integrated with other tools and systems to provide greater transparency across processes and enhance communication among users. Following the build, the client required ongoing support for both the cloud infrastructure and the application itself to ensure long-term success and operational efficiency.

Strategy and solution

Baker Tilly’s managed services team provided a comprehensive suite of services to operationally support the client’s application, cloud infrastructure and end-users. The implementation had a significant impact on the client’s business performance and satisfaction:

• Achieved 99.9% system uptime: Ensured high reliability and availability
• Quick incident response: Improved efficiency and minimized disruptions
• Enhanced security posture: Proactively remediated vulnerabilities
• Improved service delivery: Conducted rigorous testing before bug fixes, updates and releases
• Streamlined service level management: Shifted focus from people to processes, boosting operational efficiency
• Increased client satisfaction: Provided access to skilled engineers and robust support processes

These outcomes were achieved through Baker Tilly’s support of cloud infrastructure, hosting, application management and end-user services, all backed by defined service level agreements and regular performance reviews. The managed services team also provided direct help desk support to end-users, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Connect with a Baker Tilly specialist to learn more

DAVIDSON, N.C., March 27, 2025 /3BL/ – Trane^® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has launched “Cool Air, Hot Takes,” a new podcast designed to equip Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) professionals with the knowledge and insights they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Produced by Trane, the podcast explores the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of building climate control.

As buildings increasingly prioritize energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and occupant well-being, the role of HVAC has never been more critical. The “Cool Air, Hot Takes” podcast will provide a valuable platform through which HVAC professionals can stay informed about these evolving trends, connect with industry leaders, and gain practical knowledge to implement sustainable solutions in their projects.

Hosted by HVAC industry veterans Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry who combined have more than 30 years of industry experience, “Cool Air, Hot Takes” delivers a unique blend of in-depth industry insights, unfiltered opinions, and expert interviews, all with a touch of humor. Listeners can expect to hear discussions on topics ranging from sustainable HVAC solutions and the integration of smart building technologies to the growing demand for improved indoor air quality and best practices for installation and maintenance.

“Navigating the rapidly evolving HVAC landscape can be challenging,” explains Charlie Jelen, co-host of “Cool Air, Hot Takes” and Sustainable Systems Sales Leader, Trane Technologies. “Dan and I are bringing our passion for the industry and a bit of humor to the table, making it easier and more enjoyable for professionals to stay informed and engaged.”

The first episode, titled “How Venture Capital is Shaping the Future of HVAC,” features an interview with Jon Horne of the Idea Fund, which was established to invest in seed and early-stage startup companies. The episode explores how venture capital is shaping the HVAC industry and why now is one of the most disruptive times the industry has seen in decades.

Listen to “Cool Air, Hot Takes” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and on our website. New episodes will be released bi-weekly.

About Trane
Trane – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator – creates comfortable, energy efficient indoor environments through a broad portfolio of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and controls, services, parts and supply. For more information, please visit www.trane.com or www.tranetechnologies.com.

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At Manifest Vegas, the logistics industry came together to unite around a central theme: resilience. In today’s climate of geopolitical, regulatory, and economic uncertainty, companies are not simply optimizing their supply chains – they’re fundamentally realigning them.

A recent article in Supply Chain Strategy, titled “Resilience and Regionalised Logistics: A Closer Look at the Next Generation of Supply Chains,” captured key insights from logistics leaders at the event. Among the dominant themes were resilience, regionalization, and digital integration – critical pillars shaping the future of global trade.

DP World was proud to contribute to the conversation, offering perspectives on the strategic realignments businesses must undertake to navigate the complexities of 2025. Highlights include:

• Trade Policy Volatility: Cross-border logistics are becoming increasingly complex due to new tariffs and evolving regulations in the U.S., China, Mexico, and Canada. Instability in North American trade policy – particularly under a renewed Trump administration – is raising compliance costs and forcing companies to reassess their international strategies.
• The Rise of Nearshoring: Countries such as Mexico, Poland, and Vietnam are emerging as key regional hubs, as nearshoring gains traction in response to shifting trade dynamics. Notably, the U.S. import share from China has declined from 21.6% in 2017 to just 15% in 2025.
• DP World’s Strategic Response: As part of our commitment to supply chain resilience, DP World is investing in freight networks and contract logistics services, enabling our partners to build faster, more adaptable, and cost-efficient supply chains.
• Challenges of Nearshoring: While nearshoring offers clear benefits, it also brings new challenges—ranging from regulatory hurdles to infrastructure gaps and labor cost fluctuations. Overcoming these requires strong supplier partnerships, digital integration, and regional warehousing strategies.

These shifts aren’t simply reactions to tariffs or political instability – they’re part of a broader transformation aimed at improving lead times, reducing costs, and mitigating risk. And while geography plays a role, this evolution is ultimately about creating smarter, more agile, and resilient supply chains.

As we look ahead, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of strategic supply chain realignment. At DP World, we’re proud to help lead this transformation and support our partners in navigating what’s next.

Read the full article in Supply Chain Strategy to dive deeper into the conversation.