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The rise in the remote workforce creating demand for Cloud and SaaS products
A number of digital platform providers including Microsoft and Zoom have seen a significant surge in uptake particularly within China, Italy and the U.S due to the rising threat of the coronavirus. Businesses across the globe are instructing employees to work from home as governments implement measures to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus. […]
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Exploring Oracle’s approach to the cloud
In terms of other major players, Oracle may be a little late to join the cloud infrastructure market, however, Oracle believes they can offer a superior service to its competitors, particularly in certain regions. Many businesses are considering what strategies to take in terms of cloud implementation. Many that have begun to integrate cloud services […]
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Enterprise performance management: critical to business performance
It’s inevitable that technology will transform how businesses operate. The key challenge for many is ensuring the changes generated by technology enhance business performance. When a company explores its IT systems, many will likely see a segmented number of products and possibly look at consolidating their services into a singular and innovative product. A singular […]
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Oracle Cloud announces new data science and machine learning services
Oracle recently confirmed the launch of its Cloud Data Science Platform, a new service based on the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with the capability to enable data scientists to manage the development, deployment and operations of machine learning processes. The foundations of the new cloud data platform originate from the previous acquisition of DataScience.com, an acquisition […]
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Predictive Analytics essential to prepare for potential economic downturn
A combination of ongoing trade discussions with the US and Europe, a confirmed Brexit in the UK and the recent implications of the coronavirus outbreak have accelerated the levels of uncertainty for many businesses worldwide. Findings from the latest Global CEO survey from PWC suggest that over half of CEOs believe the pace of global […]
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The importance of data and analytics for modern finance leaders
In today’s business world, the modern CFO and Financial Director are expected to deliver more than standard financial reporting and focus on strategy and technology decisions that drive business performance. According to the ‘Digital transformation beyond financial management’ report by Sage, over 90% of senior decision-makers stated that their position had changed considerably over the […]
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The future of the SaaS industry
In today’s business world Software-as-a-Service (Saa) isn’t simply focused on saving money, but also on providing a convenient solution. SaaS services enable businesses to avoid having to be concerned with software maintenance and the simplicity of accessing a system from anywhere. The sheer convenience of SaaS means that cloud-based services are the primary choice of […]
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Oracle launches new cloud data science platform
Oracle recently confirmed the launch of the Oracle Cloud Data Science Platform. The system is developed from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Data Science, allowing businesses to develop, manage and deploy machine learning systems. The new technology incorporates a number of features like project sharing, team security and auditability. The product determines the most efficient training datasets […]
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Big Data Developments in the Financial Industry
We are generating data at an astonishing rate, with approximately 90% of all global data being created in just the last few years. Many studies expect big data to continue growing at lightning speed. As Big Data becomes more dominant, senior executives and leaders in the financial industry need to maintain close attention to this […]
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Oracle launches data centres in five new countries
This week Oracle confirmed the addition of five new countries to its Generation 2 cloud platform. This news will increase the number of Oracle cloud data centre regions to 21, with a planned total of 36 to be available by the end of 2020. If this figure is reached, Oracle will have more global data […]
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What lessons can businesses can learn from the success of SaaS
SaaS businesses are focused on customer success, offering the latest products and removing complexities and payment challenges. Since its inception over twenty years ago, the industry has experienced significant growth and innovation. Recent studies show that the average employee uses over 30 cloud services at work. According to Synergy Research Group, global investment for cloud-based […]
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Creating a competitive edge through data and insights
The demand for data segmentation and analytics is rapidly rising with modern technology creating a significant shift in data’s positions in a company. Nearly 70% of major businesses are utilising data to enhance specific business areas such as customer acquisition, internal processes, product road mapping or pricing strategies. It is clear that data management is […]