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Post pandemic cloud data platforms to play a significant role in financial services
Financial services businesses are accelerating the development of digital transformation initiatives and migrating towards the cloud. With rising demands from customers and an increase in stricter compliance and regulatory standards, the financial services industry will only benefit more but utilising the potential of cloud data platforms. The businesses that have taken the steps towards implementing […]
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Google Cloud and Anaplan partner to transform enterprise planning
The launch of a recent partnership between Google Cloud and Anaplan will enable an expanded availability of high performance, global, scalable infrastructure. Google Cloud and Anaplan confirmed the joint partnership to enable Anaplan’s platform for enterprise planning combined with business performance on Google Cloud. Representing the first public cloud offering for Anaplan, the partnership will […]
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Predictive Analytics – vital tool in supporting finance leaders manage uncertainty
Predictive analytics enhance financial processes by providing key insights into potential problems in a business and possible opportunities. The pandemic has created a significant period of uncertainty, with many businesses being forced to rethink their strategies. The finance leader, along with the CEO will be the leading force in navigating a business through uncertain times […]
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How can finance teams make the most from investment in Business Intelligence?
As the finance industry realises the potential of data analytics, investment in business intelligence tools continues to rise. One challenge is ensuring analysts are provided with enough time to utilise the full potential of these services and not bombarded with other business-related activities. A lack of structure can lead to a disjointed approach to data […]
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Finance teams must learn and embrace the power of analytics
The pandemic has caused a transformation of plans and priorities for many industries. Something that a business may have taken for granted has become a major asset in the current climate. In the finance industry, Covid-19 has had an instant and dramatic impact on the value associated with certain roles in finance. Finance professionals and […]
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AppZen introduces innovative analytics service, providing an AI-driven on-demand finance solution
The global leader in AI solutions for finance AppZen is launching Mastermind Analytics. The new service is an innovative analytics AI service that identifies spend risks and generates a set of recommended measures. The platform provides finance teams with the necessary information regarding trends and a clear assessment of success or areas that require additional […]
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Data represents the foundation for digital innovation in the financial industry
The demand for data-driven technology and innovation in the financial services market is surging, as data continues to take a more important role in the operations and management side of a business. From enhancing processes and retaining customers to improving security, data-driven technology has evolved into an essential technological solution for several challenges facing the […]
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Oracle confirms launch of Cloud Guard and Maximum Security Zones
Oracle has stated that it is the first public cloud provider to launch a security policy enforcement plan incorporating best practices, with Oracle Maximum Security Zones. Oracle Cloud Guard assesses configurations and general activities to detect potential threats and automatically responds and repairs any faults across all Oracle Cloud global regions. The rise and transition […]
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Financial businesses need to secure their position in the data industry
In the finance world, legacy systems have represented the foundation that has maintained a business in its traditional activities. Making the decision to move away from legacy systems can be complicated, from a technical and business culture perspective. Many analysts believe that while it may be a challenging move, it is something that must be […]
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How Artificial Intelligence is transforming the finance industry
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are continuously transforming businesses and influencing traditional processes in the finance industry. AI technology already supports many daily activities, and quite often does this without us knowing. A recent study by Gartner suggests that 40% of major businesses plan to implement AI solutions in 2020 and over half intend to […]
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How Anaplan is disrupting the planning industry
Analysts are instructing investors to focus more attention on Anaplan as a growing business within the digital transformation marketplace. In the last few days, Anaplan reported significant growth based on a surge of demand for its cloud-based business planning software. Businesses both big and small recognise the necessity to implement digital technology and the need […]
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Leading corporates join open data project to tackle the climate crisis
A number of leading corporates including Amazon, Allianz, Microsoft and S&P Global are heading a new project to combine AI, open-source analytics and open data to enhance the management of climate risks and take advantage of the new opportunities within the net-zero transition. Managed by the non-profit organisation the Linux Foundation, the LF Climate Finance […]