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Today, Columbus published the financial results for Q3 2024, showcasing satisfactory development across the business. Group revenue increased by 8% during the period and EBITDA grew by 42% to an EBITDA-margin of 7.9%. Customer demand for increased efficiency and business insights driven by a strong digital core are driving the growth. The expectations for 2024 are maintained. CEO & President, Søren Krogh Knudsen states: "We had a satisfactory third quarter of 2024, which underscores our ability to navigate and deliver in line with expectations despite the increasing market uncertainty. Extended decision-making processes have become a market condition, which we have particularly experienced in Sweden with a revenue decline of 11% in Q3 2024. However, this was more than compensated for by significant progress in the UK and Denmark with growth of 35% and 22%, respectively. Our customers seek help and advice for digital transformation, and that is our core competence." Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02WX9fk0

Columbus Career Stories - with Kirani NallaniChakravarthula 🚀 Kirani joined Columbus around five years ago. Her initial role quickly evolved, leading her to take on more responsibilities. But that was just the beginning of Kirani’s journey. What have been the key factors in her success and growth? And what led her to become an Associate Director? 🕯 As we celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on Kirani’s journey and explore how Columbus’ culture has enabled her to grow and thrive. ⬇ 👀 Find more yummy career stories here: https://lnkd.in/d-_Ybptu #TeamColumbus

🚀 Columbus Career Stories – Career Pathways 🚀 In 2022, Johan Regnéll became involved in the Career Pathways project, a strategic initiative to support employees and managers in career development. At Columbus, we have always believed in fostering a culture where you can grow and learn new skills. The Career Pathway framework will guide our employees in their career growth, making opportunities and expectations clearer—a win-win for both employees and managers! 🥳 Read more about what Career Pathways are all about below! ⬇ 👀 Are you curious about different career pathways? Discover some of our employees' stories here: https://lnkd.in/d-_Ybptu #TeamColumbus #Career

How do you transform 300.000 products into an intuitive e-commerce experience? Swecon Anläggningsmaskiner AB and Columbus found the answer. 💭 Swecon, a leader in construction machinery and a trusted supplier of Volvo Group's products across Europe, has successfully revamped its e-commerce platform in collaboration with Columbus. Ultimately, it has delivered a seamless, intuitive shopping experience for customers and boosted online sales. Sandra Henkel, Product Owner Digital Solutions at Swecon, emphasises the importance of our strong partnership: "This project has made a big difference. Our customers can now shop with confidence, knowing the platform is designed with their needs in mind." Here's what has been optimised: 💻 Unified platform: Seamless integration of the mySwecon customer portal, CMS, and e-commerce 👨💻 Enhanced user experience: Optimised with intuitive navigation across 300.000 digitised products 💲Boost in sales: Increased orders and total sales, driven by a more user-friendly experience ⌚ Time-saving features: Visual machine diagrams help users quickly locate and purchase the right parts 🛒 Omnichannel strategy: Combines online and offline touchpoints for a seamless customer journey After a successful launch in Sweden, Swecon is now ready to take its e-commerce innovation to new markets, starting with Germany. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gP2YTz38 #swecon #ecommerce #digitaltransformation #B2B

📣 We've just released a new case study with our customer Tooled-Up.com! Learn how we supported Tooled-Up to boost efficiency and improve data quality following challenges faced after the coronavirus lockdowns. Tooled-Up has utilised Microsoft Power Platform to improve operational efficiencies such as: 🤝 Gaining actionable insights for informed decision making with the help of Power BI 📈 Improving data quality through Power Automate ✅ Making enhancements to the core ERP system to improve business processes and user experience Want to learn more? You can read the full case study here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e3HwdvgB #customersuccess #digitaltransformation

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✨ From Developer to People Leader: Agata’s inspiring journey at Columbus Poland ✨ At Columbus, we’re not just about technology – we’re about people. And there’s no better example than Agata Kizny's story. 😊 Starting out as a Censhare developer, Agata quickly demonstrated her talent and passion for growth. But her journey didn’t stop there. Through hard work, curiosity, and a strong desire to help others succeed, she transitioned from a technical role into a leadership position. Now, as a leader, Agata is empowering her team just as much as she once empowered herself. Her story is a reminder that, with the right mindset and support, whether you’re in a junior or senior position, growing your career at Columbus is always possible. 👉 Read more about Agata’s inspiring journey and how Columbus fosters personal and professional growth! https://lnkd.in/dJxAqBVi #TeamColumbus #Career #Censhare

Can you afford to overlook the full potential of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)? The answer from our CRO expert, Neil McKay of Endless Gain (part of Columbus), is definitely no. Our updated retail guide introduces a new chapter on CRO, including advice on how to: 🎯 Turn visitors into customers: Utilise data-driven strategies to significantly boost your conversion rates 🛍️ Optimise the shopping experience: Improve the customer journey by addressing key pain points and user behaviors 💰 Maximise ROI: Fine-tune your marketing spend, lower acquisition costs, and drive revenue 📊 Enable continuous improvement: Keep your business ahead with ongoing testing and refinements Get the full insights in our retail guide: https://lnkd.in/dE2Mp9Yj (ungated) #retail #cro #ecommerce

We’re excited to be here at the Community Summit North America 2024 in San Antonio, Texas — the largest independent event for Microsoft business applications!   At Columbus, we’re proud to be part of this vibrant community, sharing insights and strategies that empower organizations to harness the full potential of Microsoft technologies.   🎪 Our booth has been buzzing with insightful conversations about AI, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and more. If you haven’t stopped by yet, come say hello — we’d love to chat!    💡 We’re also running multiple educational sessions throughout the summit. There's still time to join us through Wednesday to gain practical insights from our expert team.   🔗 Explore Columbus Sessions and Content for Summit here: https://lnkd.in/d3vRXuTF    #SummitNA2024 #ColumbusGlobal #DigitalTransformation #TechInnovation #MicrosoftCommunity #BusinessTransformation 

Just scratching the surface of omnichannel? In the retailer’s guide to 2024, our expert Dan Andersson, Head of Strategy & Service Development at Columbus, shares how to move beyond superficial practices: 🔍 Utilize data-driven insights: Use AI and analytics to understand customer behavior and personalize every interaction 💻 Create a unified experience: Seamlessly connect online and offline channels with consistent brand messaging 🚀 Adopt innovative technology: Stay ahead with tools like generative AI to meet rising customer expectations 🤝 Break down silos: Promote cross-functional collaboration for a unified, customer-centric approach 🛍️ Follow the leaders: See how Nike, Starbucks, and SEPHORA are setting the standard in omnichannel …and discover if your business is guilty of “omnichannel washing” Get the full insights in our retail guide: https://lnkd.in/dE2Mp9Yj (ungated)    #ecommerce #retail #omnichannel