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How AI is strengthening the financial services industry

For the finance industry, a recovery from the impact of the pandemic will enable initial testing with artificial intelligence and machine learning to become more of a normality. The implications of the pandemic required significant adaptation and many financial businesses have needed to make major transformations to meet customer expectations and ensure their core operations […]

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2021 – A NEW YEAR IN DATA, ANALYTICS AND AI

A significantly challenging 2020 has left many questioning what will come next in the technology market. Many data and analytics experts from leading businesses such as Qlik, Cloudera and SAS have highlighted their own predictions for the year ahead. One of the key areas and a popular discussion point is the prediction surrounding AI and […]

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OneStream secures leading position in the 2020 IDC MarketScape for Cloud EPM

Leading corporate performance management provider OneStream Software has gained a leading position in the 2020 IDC MarketScape for Cloud EPM Software category.  OneStream is renowned for its detailed and flexible platform and for XF Marketplace, a service providing more than 50 solutions that can be configured and implemented to manage additional requirements without involving any […]

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Partnering with CFOs to enhance data integration in the finance industry

CFOs may be cautious to implement new technologies into a business, but support and providing insights into the benefits of integrating these systems can ensure a smoother transition. After a very challenging year and continued disruptions to key technology projects, CFOs are emerging and preparing to invest in new projects that support the development of […]

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How bad data can undermine the true potential of big data

Several years ago there was a lot of hype around the potential of big data, taking data that was too large for conventional data processing and applying new technologies and discovering various insights and solutions for businesses. Since 2012, the trend in big data has generally been positive but there have been challenges. Studies by […]

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How Artificial Intelligence is influencing the future of the finance industry

The new deal between Barclays and Amazon highlights the importance of AI in finance. The financial times recently highlighted the importance of the agreement between Barclay and Amazon, providing a seamless shopping and payment service for customers in Germany. The article explains the significance of the deal and the underlying race at banks and technology […]

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The push towards upskilling finance teams

The pandemic has impacted businesses in many ways. Finance teams have had to focus on navigating through this period and managing the balance between customer demands and the economic realities that many of us are facing. The transition to remote working happened quickly and businesses that were capable of reacting and implementing the necessary tools […]

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Applying data and analytics to navigate through challenging times

Having the capabilities to collect insights and important data concerning your business is vital for making informed decisions and managing difficult challenges that many businesses are experiencing now with the pandemic. There continues to be a great level of uncertainty for many organisations around the world. By utilising reliable data and analytics, businesses can become […]

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Reasons for the technology industry to remain positive in 2021

Optimism within the technology industry regarding the year ahead remains strong thanks to the continued trend in the digital market. Despite being a very disruptive and challenging year, many technology businesses experienced a surge in business and forecasted rise of new opportunities in 2021. The significant shift towards remote working created a wave of demand […]

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The rising demand for digital skills in the finance industry

Digital transformation has accelerated in many businesses this year and as a result, the demand for finance professionals with data analytical skills has never been higher. The Future of Jobs Report 2020 created by the World Economic Forum (WEF) investigates how automation, in collaboration with the impacts of the Covid-19 recession has generated an even […]

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What tech solutions are available to tackle the challenges facing the financial industry?

The financial industry is experiencing a significant shift driven by new technologies. Many business leaders are continuously looking for techniques to improve their performance and introduce new, efficient solutions. With the rise of new technology comes new challenges for the finance industry. Being prepared for cyberattacks Financial businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyber attacks due […]

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Business Intelligence Makes Better CFOs

The chief financial officer has always played an important part in business, but the impacts of the pandemic have heightened the importance of this position in an organisation.  While technology and new developments have enabled businesses to adapt and innovate, many businesses continue to use traditional methods to collect and store their data. As a […]

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