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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 […]

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SaaS FinTech business Rimila secures additional growth funding

The UK based SaaS FinTech business Rimilia has confirmed it has secured $15 million in funding from current investors including Silicon Valley Bank, Kennet Partners and Eight Roads Ventures. The latest funding round at Rimila has enhanced the total funding secured to $40 million. The business has stated that the new revenue will be used […]

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OneStream promotes Agium EPM to top partner position

OneStream, the leading provider of financial performance management solutions has promoted Agium EPM to Diamond partner level. The news positions Agium EPM, a dutch-based business focused on EPM as one of the only two companies to have been awarded this level in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Founded over 20 years ago, Agium EPM […]

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How to enhance the performance of SaaS services

Software-as-a-Service has created a number of opportunities, replacing conventional systems with cloud-based services, enhancing the overall user experience. Across an entire business spectrum, all departments are experiencing the benefits the technology can offer. Teams can work collaborate efficiently and finance teams are capable of utilising large data sets on the cloud and generate insightful information. […]

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SAP leader raises the importance of retaining technology professionals

Christian Klein, the new co-CEO of SAP has focused his attention on two big areas for this year. Whilst both will be a challenge, it is possible to see progress in both goals. In a discussion with Yahoo Finance at the World Economic Forum, Klein raised the importance of up-skilling technology professionals. The necessity to […]

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Transforming the approach for SaaS businesses

SaaS is a reputed business model with proven success and has become a popular tool across many industries. The innovative model enables businesses to work directly with customers or quite commonly, use a separate partner. By using a partner, these companies effectively ‘own’ the customer relationship and the attached data, probably the most critical part […]

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Rise of Real-time planning for 2020

Leading connected planning business Anaplan recently wrote a piece for Forbes on the focus for this year. Looking back at 2019, there were a number of uncertainties relating to various challenges including Brexit and Tariffs. Businesses battled to maintain prosperity during a transition in consumer demands and a continued rise in competition.   This year is […]

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Emerging AI trends to consider in 2020

AI has expanded in recent years and become widely accepted in businesses today. Implementing new AI tools enables businesses to remain efficient and gain a competitive edge in their selected market. Forbes recently released a number of top trends related to the AI market for 2020: Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics utilised a combination of machine […]

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