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Why an SI is important for your HR tech strategy

The latest LACE Partners blog is a summary from a conversation Chris and Max had on a recent HR on the Offensive podcast. They discussed how the role of a systems integrator (SI) has evolved in recent years and why it is vital to ensure you pick the right partner when looking to undertake a large-scale HR technology implementation for your business.

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