This content was originally featured in a Forbes article in October 2025. Introduction The challenge facing private equity firms today isn’t whether to invest in AI, but how to implement it effectively at scale across diverse portfolio companies. Global talent hubs like India and Mexico are becoming focal points for AI-driven global capability centers (GCCs), where
Introduction The intersection of Finance Transformation and Generative AI is ushering in a paradigm shift for CFOs and Controllers. While the promise of enhanced financial intelligence and strategic decision-making is real, realizing these benefits requires a clear-eyed understanding of both the opportunities and the challenges. The Evolution of Financial Reporting Finance has evolved from manual
Introduction Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have long served as levers for cost efficiency. But today, the value they’re expected to deliver goes well beyond labor arbitrage. Especially for Private Equity-backed Portfolio companies, the mandate has evolved—speed, transparency, predictability, and enterprise-grade scalability are now the baseline for success. In many organizations, core GCC functions—HR, IT, Marketing,
Introduction Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have become a strategic model for engineering organizations to access specialized talent and optimize operational costs. However, without a structured performance measurement framework, many GCCs risk being perceived as support-oriented or limited in strategic impact. At Aeries Technology, we address this challenge by embedding performance reporting from the outset –
Introduction In today’s globalized business environment, companies are continuously seeking strategies to optimize operations, minimize costs, and enhance service delivery. Nearshoring, the practice of transferring business processes to countries geographically closer to one’s own, stands out as a highly effective approach. This model contrasts with offshoring, where operations are moved to distant countries, often on
Introduction In today’s global market, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved from mere cost-saving units to strategic innovation hubs, especially in the realms of AI and automation. Once focused on back-office tasks, they now spearhead digital transformation, enhancing processes and driving growth, making them indispensable in the digital economy. At the forefront of this transformation
Driving Success Through Strategic Support Private equity (PE) firms play a pivotal role in driving the success of their portfolio companies. Leveraging their expertise in private equity portfolio management along with extensive resources, these entities support their portfolio companies through a structured and strategic process. This includes identifying issues, analyzing high-spend areas such as labor
Introduction In today’s dynamic global marketplace, the evolving needs of business operations demand more than just traditional outsourcing solutions – they require innovative approaches that offer unmatched flexibility, cost efficiency, and a strategic alignment with client objectives. As companies navigate the complexities of scaling, adapting to market changes, and pursuing growth, the conventional captive and
Introduction The journey of technology in customer service has evolved from the early days of telephone-based support to sophisticated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. While these technologies enhanced operational efficiency, they often failed to provide the personalized interactions that today’s customers demand. In the current competitive business landscape, where exceptional and personalized customer service is
Introduction As we explore the convergence of AI and software engineering and ponder over questions like “Will AI take over software engineering?”, we recognize the significant advantages that the convergence of AI and software engineering provides to medium-scale enterprises owned by Private Equity (PE) firms, particularly those generating annual revenues in the range of $100