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Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Responsive and APMP Release European Version of 2025 State of Strategic Response Management (SRM) Report
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Responsive, the global leader in AI-powered Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, in partnership with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), today released Winning Business in the Age of AI: UK & European Market Trends. B2B buyer expectations are continuing to rise with prospective customers expecting faster, crisper responses from potential vendors. Winning go-to-market teams are increasingly leveraging AI-powered solutions, including AI agents, to respond quickly and effectively, thereby growing their businesses faster. Winning go-to-market teams are increasingly leveraging AI-powered solutions, including AI agents, to respond quickly and effectively, thereby growing their businesses faster. Based on a survey of revenue leaders and practitioners across the region, the report highlights both progress and pressure. Bid and proposal teams are increasingly seen as pivotal revenue drivers (86%) and strategic business partners (79%). However, these teams are bidding into a tougher market, marked by tight deadlines, strict approval processes, and buyers who are increasingly demanding, informed, and risk-conscious. 'AI is fundamentally changing how revenue teams operate,' said Daniel Tscharner, Head of Bid Management at Swisscom. 'We're starting to see what's possible when knowledge is no longer trapped in silos and AI agents help coordinate work across the entire pursuit. It's early days, but the potential to shift how we qualify, collaborate, and win is enormous — and we're building the foundation now.' 'What we're seeing across revenue teams in the UK and Europe is not a race to adopt AI for adoption's sake, but a thoughtful shift in how organisations align people, process, and technology—redefining roles, rethinking workflows, and embracing knowledge democratization to drive smarter, more scalable growth," said Responsive CEO, Ganesh Shankar. "Bid and proposal management is evolving from a reactive function to competitive advantage, and AI is no longer a future ambition; it's a present-day priority for today's most successful revenue and response teams." Key findings include: Revenue teams are increasingly under pressure: 4 in 5 organisations feel increased pressure from buyer autonomy, tighter budgets, and faster turnaround expectations. Buyer reliance on self-guided research and delayed vendor engagement provides less opportunity for vendor influence and differentiation in the purchase experience. In the UK, 39% say greater buyer autonomy is significantly impacting outcomes. Gaps remain in knowledge democratization: Only one-third of organisations report full implementation of core SRM capabilities like a centralised hub of reusable content (34%) and organisation-wide access to knowledge (36%), a critical shortfall given that accessible knowledge is the foundation for AI effectiveness, cross-functional alignment, and deal-critical responses. Adoption is accelerating: 78% of UK organizations increased tech spend, and over half of all organizations are piloting or planning AI use in key revenue functions. Only 21% have fully deployed and 27% are testing AI agents, signaling a thoughtful, deliberate approach. Bid teams are stepping into the spotlight: Most organisations view bid and proposal teams as direct and significant contributors to revenue (86%) and strategic business partners (79%). In the UK, those teams are more likely to be well-resourced (79% versus 60%) and report higher job satisfaction (86% versus 52%) than their EU peers. Over half of UK organizations increased headcount for bid teams last year—outpacing EU counterparts by more than 20 percentage points. In the UK, 78% of organisations have increased technology spend compared to the rest of Europe (60%). 71% of respondents say the role of bid and proposal professionals needs to evolve in response to AI. Download the full Winning Business in the Age of AI: EU/UK Market Trends Report for more insights on what separates top EU/UK B2B teams in the age of AI. About Responsive Responsive is the global leader in Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-driven Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage strategic responses at scale, empowering companies worldwide to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and improve employee experiences. More than 2000 companies have standardized on Responsive to democratize organizational knowledge and respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests, and more. Responsive is registered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX, Dublin, IR, and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at
NDTV
13-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
Mysuru Man's Post Slamming Neighbour's English-Only Parenting Sparks Debate
A Karnataka man's post has sparked a debate online on how urban children are losing touch with their native languages. Ganesh Shankar from Mysuru shared on X that his neighbour's child speaks only in English - neither in Kannada nor Tamil, his mother tongue. "Because of status, it seems. And he had an accent already," he wrote. The post resonated with many, highlighting growing concerns over language loss, cultural disconnect, and the increasing preference for English in urban households. Take a look at the post below: Mr Shankar's post sparked a flood of replies, especially from parents concerned about the erosion of native language use among urban Indian children. "This is such a sad new-age phenomenon! Same scenes here. Little kids don't understand Hindi or their mother tongue. Only English with an American accent," wrote one user. "This is becoming the new normal. Kids speak only English nowadays," commented another. "I was shocked when i saw this in bengaluru. I know kannadigas who speak with their children only in English (main reason inferiority complex & also desire to send kids abroad as soon as 12th is done). Most of them living near me speak with their children in English unfortunately," shared a third user. "I think if kids don't pick up their mother tongue, their connection to their roots is almost over. No amount of top-down push can change that later. I will blame the parents for denying the kids their natural, cultural identity," said another. However, one X user from Melbourne, Australia, shared a contrasting perspective. "I think it's a thing in India. My daughter and a few families here actively ensure they speak Kannada. Also, there's a Kannada school here funded by the government. Crazy what's happening there," they wrote. "As parents we must take the lead in speaking our native language at home. Kids may switch to English, but gently bring them back. Personal experience," suggested another. "That's a very judgemental comment on someone's family. I would urge you to get out of biases in life and start seeing positive things in others rather than focusing on negatives only," commented one user.
News18
13-06-2025
- General
- News18
‘Can't Speak Kannada': Man Thinks ‘Status' Drives Neighbour's English-Only Parenting
Last Updated: The post by the Mysuru resident highlighted how, for many children, English is becoming the default language, even at home. The discussion over the importance of regional languages continues to stir strong opinions. Now, a social media post is sparking conversations about how children in urban areas are gradually losing touch with their native languages. For many, English has become the default even at home, while regional languages are slowly fading into the background. Sharing his own experience, user Ganesh Shankar, who lives in Karnataka's Mysuru according to his Facebook bio, on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, 'Neighbour's kid converses only in English not in Kannada or even his mother tongue Tamil, because status it seems and he had an accent already." See the post here: Neighbour's kid converses only in English not in Kannada or even his mother tongue Tamil because status it seems and he had accent already.— Ganesh Shankar (@ekaksharaa) June 12, 2025 In the comments, many people echoed the concern, sharing that they've witnessed the same trend in their own surroundings. One user commented, 'This is such a sad new-age phenomenon! Same scenes here. Little kids don't understand Hindi or their mother tongue. Only English with an American accent." Another said, 'This is becoming the new normal. Kids speak only English nowadays." 'We are Indians, we must be proud to talk our language, let it be Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, etc.," someone remarked. An Indian living in Australia pointed out, 'I think it's a thing in India. My daughter and a few families here in Melbourne actively ensure they speak Kannada. Also, there's a Kannada school here, funded by the government. Crazy what's happening there." Another comment read, 'I think if kids don't pick up their mother tongue, their connection to their roots is almost over. No amount of top-down push can change that later. I will blame the parents for denying the kids their natural, cultural identity." 'Saar yella cartoon influence. A friend's nephew, 4 years old, spoke English with a British accent, thanks to Peppa Pig. As parents, we must take the lead in speaking our native language at home. Kids may switch to English, but gently bring them back. Personal experience," a person noted. In a detailed comment, one user explained how this growing disconnect has evolved over the past two decades. They pointed out that 'the emphasis on learning Kannada as a subject in schools isn't strong," and noted that children are often discouraged or even punished for speaking it. Another reason, they said, is the 'dubbing ban" in Kannada, which prevents many cartoons and shows from being available in the local language. As a result, children grow up consuming content primarily in English or Hindi. They also blamed the attitude of some parents who, due to an inferiority complex, insist their children speak only in English, further widening the gap from their mother tongue. First Published:
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Responsive Acquires Bidhive to Accelerate Growth in Australia and Asia Pacific
BEAVERTON, Ore. & BRISBANE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Responsive, the global leader in AI-powered Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, today announced the acquisition of Bidhive, a premier bid and proposal management platform based in Australia. The acquisition strengthens Responsive's global presence and accelerates its expansion into Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. 'This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy,' said Ganesh Shankar, CEO of Responsive. With a strong track record of helping organizations streamline their bid management processes, Bidhive's expertise complements Responsive's industry-leading response management platform. The acquisition enables Responsive to better serve enterprises across APAC, providing enhanced capabilities to manage bids, tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and other strategic responses at scale. 'This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy,' said Ganesh Shankar, CEO of Responsive. 'Bidhive has built a strong reputation in the APAC market, and by combining our technologies and expertise, we're positioned to deliver even greater value to organizations looking to improve their response processes. We're excited to welcome the Bidhive team and customers into Responsive.' The acquisition strengthens Responsive's vision to be the global leader in response management, supporting organizations worldwide in driving efficiency and winning more business. As organizations in the region face increasing demands for efficiency and scalability in managing bids, tenders, and other complex responses, Responsive is well-positioned to meet these needs through its industry-leading AI-driven platform. Bidhive's deep domain expertise in bid management in the APAC region, combined with Responsive's SRM platform, will empower businesses with smarter, faster, and more effective response strategies. 'Joining forces with Responsive presents an incredible opportunity for Bidhive customers and our team,' said Nyree McKenzie, founder and CEO of Bidhive. 'Responsive's innovation in response management aligns with our mission to transform the way organizations approach bids, tenders, and proposals. We share a vision of streamlining the response process through innovation, and together, we will deliver more powerful, intelligent solutions across the bid and proposal lifecycle across the APAC region and beyond.' Responsive remains committed to supporting Bidhive's existing customers, ensuring a smooth transition and continuous value delivery, while maintaining the high standards of service and reliability customers expect. Ultimately, the acquisition underscores Responsive's commitment to global expansion and continuous innovation in the response management space. About Responsive Responsive is the global leader in Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-driven Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage strategic responses at scale, empowering companies worldwide to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and improve employee experiences. More than 2000 companies have standardized on Responsive to democratize organizational knowledge and respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests, and more. Responsive is registered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX, and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Responsive Acquires Bidhive to Accelerate Growth in Australia and Asia Pacific
BEAVERTON, Ore. & BRISBANE, Australia, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Responsive, the global leader in AI-powered Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, today announced the acquisition of Bidhive, a premier bid and proposal management platform based in Australia. The acquisition strengthens Responsive's global presence and accelerates its expansion into Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. With a strong track record of helping organizations streamline their bid management processes, Bidhive's expertise complements Responsive's industry-leading response management platform. The acquisition enables Responsive to better serve enterprises across APAC, providing enhanced capabilities to manage bids, tenders, RFPs, RFIs, and other strategic responses at scale. "This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy," said Ganesh Shankar, CEO of Responsive. "Bidhive has built a strong reputation in the APAC market, and by combining our technologies and expertise, we're positioned to deliver even greater value to organizations looking to improve their response processes. We're excited to welcome the Bidhive team and customers into Responsive." The acquisition strengthens Responsive's vision to be the global leader in response management, supporting organizations worldwide in driving efficiency and winning more business. As organizations in the region face increasing demands for efficiency and scalability in managing bids, tenders, and other complex responses, Responsive is well-positioned to meet these needs through its industry-leading AI-driven platform. Bidhive's deep domain expertise in bid management in the APAC region, combined with Responsive's SRM platform, will empower businesses with smarter, faster, and more effective response strategies. "Joining forces with Responsive presents an incredible opportunity for Bidhive customers and our team," said Nyree McKenzie, founder and CEO of Bidhive. "Responsive's innovation in response management aligns with our mission to transform the way organizations approach bids, tenders, and proposals. We share a vision of streamlining the response process through innovation, and together, we will deliver more powerful, intelligent solutions across the bid and proposal lifecycle across the APAC region and beyond." Responsive remains committed to supporting Bidhive's existing customers, ensuring a smooth transition and continuous value delivery, while maintaining the high standards of service and reliability customers expect. Ultimately, the acquisition underscores Responsive's commitment to global expansion and continuous innovation in the response management space. About Responsive Responsive is the global leader in Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-driven Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage strategic responses at scale, empowering companies worldwide to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and improve employee experiences. More than 2000 companies have standardized on Responsive to democratize organizational knowledge and respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests, and more. Responsive is registered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX, and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Peter RydellBig Valley Marketing for Responsiveprydell@
