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The rise of alternative data

July 16, 2021 by Mike Jones Many business leaders believe that traditional practices can only deliver a certain level of results. This way of thinking has influenced financial and investment leaders to combine conventional data sources with other innovative practices. In the pursuit of delivering the highest results and gaining a market advantage in the finance industry, […]

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The rise of alternative data

Many business leaders believe that traditional practices can only deliver a certain level of results. This way of thinking has influenced financial and investment leaders to combine conventional data sources with other innovative practices. In the pursuit of delivering the highest results and gaining a market advantage in the finance industry, businesses are exploring new […]

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How big data has transformed the finance industry

There have been very few technological innovations that have impacted the finance industry, like Big Data. The traditional days of customers visiting local banks have been replaced with a wide range of diverse online products, as well as some use of in-branch services. The banking industry experienced a significant transformation with the emerging digital changes. […]

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How big data has transformed the finance industry

July 14, 2021 by Mike Jones There have been very few technological innovations that have impacted the finance industry, like Big Data. The traditional days of customers visiting local banks have been replaced with a wide range of diverse online products, as well as some use of in-branch services. The banking industry experienced a significant transformation with […]

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Decision-driven data analytics is the best option for businesses

Across the entire business, the predominant focus lies in implementing data-driven decision-making processes. Applying the potential of technology, advanced analytics and data, combined with human power to generate smarter decisions. Despite the benefits, many businesses fail to deliver what they regard as a measurable value from their data. A study by Accenture recently discovered that […]

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Understanding the future of finance analytics

Businesses today are consumed by so much data, some face the challenge of accessing the information or lack the right tools to analyse their data. The digital transformation of the finance industry has been happening for several years now. The potential to automate manual processes has enabled finance to transition from its conventional reporting processes […]

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OneStream increases the use of AI tools for data analysis

CFOs and other financial professionals are fairly optimistic that we are approaching an economic recovery. Over 70% anticipate that we will return to normal by the end of the year, according to the latest Enterprise Financial Decision-Making report from OneStream, a leading provider of corporate performance management solutions. The report suggests that businesses have increased […]

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What to consider for greater success with financial analytics and reporting

Businesses today are becoming more and more reliant on data and fortunately, the availability of data is rising considerably. The amount of information generated by one business would have simply overwhelmed some of the largest companies from a decade or so ago.  Yet, the majority of people in recent studies confirm they continue to find […]

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To be a finance leader, you need to think like one, says CFO of Slack

Allen Shim became the CFO of Slack after shifting his attention towards what priorities the position needed.  Back in 2014, Slack had around 20 employees when Shim joined as a finance executive. He quickly became responsible for managing finance, analytics, accounting, as well as other functions within HR, IT and legal. In a previous interview, […]

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The challenges and opportunities facing the finance industry

The last year came with several uncertainties, exposing vulnerabilities in society and transforming how we do business. With the disruption to face-to-face services, the finance industry was forced to explore alternative, innovative ways to reach out and connect with customers. Shifting from face-to-face services to alternative plans isn’t easy. Apart from the potential risk of […]

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Agreement between Oracle and UK Government to drive efficiency and productivity for the public sector

Oracle has expanded its relationship with the UK Government by enhancing the Government Centre of Excellence and enabling better access to Oracle Cloud. Oracle has updated its links with the Government by updating the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and Oracle, as well as focusing on building a stronger working […]

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How AI is transforming the finance industry

People are beginning to adapt to AI at a steadily rising rate. It’s clear that modern technology is evolving rapidly and has had some impact on nearly everyone’s lives. AI has become profoundly popular in multiple industries for a range of reasons. Improving efficiency, managing information, identifying trends in data are a few of the […]

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