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OneStream XF Cloud focuses on digital finance transformation

OneStream Software, a global leader in corporate performance management (CPM) solutions for mid to large businesses confirmed that approximately 75% of new customers in the last year have selected the OneStream XF Cloud solution, supported by Microsoft Azure. Customers include AFL Global, Terex Corporation and Steel Dynamics, businesses migrating from traditional on-premise finance systems to […]

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Focus on Confidence and Ability – Female leadership and participation in the cloud and data analytics industry

In the last month, Forbes released its list of the 100 most innovative leaders in America, based on four core leadership characteristics:-perception in media for innovation, social connections, value creation, and investor expectations. The results clearly showed one significant challenge: Out of the list of 100 leaders was only one woman. Barbara Rentler, CEO of […]

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The rise of hybrid cloud in financial services

Finance companies today are required to maintain high compliance levels and be capable of generating world-class services to their customers. Industry experts are now suggesting that the hybrid cloud has provided a platform for finance professionals to deliver a sustainable and profitable future. The finance market includes a number of new technologies. The rise of […]

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Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning and its role in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts are constantly exploring techniques to manage new and emerging security threats. Despite a number of new and sophisticated tools, the IT security industry is well aware that a data breach can occur at any time. Security solutions utilising machine learning have become a popular option for cybersecurity, reducing time spent on detecting potential […]

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SAP and Infosys confirm partnership to support digital transformation in business

Leading global digital service provider Infosys has confirmed the launch of a new platform called Innov8, accelerating digital transformation by using SAP digital solutions. Within the program, Infosys and SAP are in discussion to deliver a partnered engagement model involved Embrace from SAP and the Innov8 program. The partnership model plans to support businesses in […]

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Qlik relaunches cloud big data analytics service

Big data business QlikTech International has relaunched its cloud-based service offering with a new Qlik Sense Business platform. Qlik is a business intelligence software specialist providing businesses the capabilities to visualize data in graphical forms and generate metrics to deliver useful insights. The main technology includes a big-data analysis system that utilizes an open application […]

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The Evolution of the Chief Data Officer

A large number of businesses include a senior data specialist, such as a Chief Data Officer or Chief Analytics Officer. Gartner recently researched and discussed how the role of a chief data officer has evolved and the distinctive phases that have emerged over the last few years. Gartner believes that CDOs are facing a number […]

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Oracle believe the future of cloud is autonomous

Safra Catz, the CEO of Oracle has stated that she believes that the future of cloud for enterprises lies with autonomous systems and Oracle is planning to integrate all of its products on one cloud infrastructure system. Autonomous systems provide the benefit of eliminating human errors and ensuring data is kept safe. At the Oracle […]

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Cloudera launches plan for a new era of Cloud Data Analytics

One of three of the original Hadoop distribution businesses has confirmed their plans to launch a number of big data platforms in the cloud. Arun Murthy, the chief product officer at Cloudera confirmed the business was preparing for further movement into modern technology to manage and analyse data. Cloudera has moved away from promoting themselves […]

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Deloitte Ascend announced at Oracle OpenWorld in California

The new platform will support businesses in developing their digital systems beyond cloud migration to generate a simplistic set of business activities driven by digital transformation. Deloitte confirmed the release of Deloitte Ascend at Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, explaining the product to be a ‘pre-configured digital accelerator’ developed on their cloud platform and focused […]

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Data Analytics and its place in IoT

Data analytics has developed into an essential part of IoT solutions today. IoT connected devices rely significantly on data and their ability to gather information. From an end-user perspective it is not simply the raw data that is valued, but the actual interpretation of this information. This is where data analytics plays a vital role, […]

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New study shows enterprises are losing business due to cybersecurity performance

According to a new independent study by BitSight, 2 in 5 enterprises have lost business due to overall cybersecurity performance. The new study highlights the importance of effective security performance management in delivering enterprise success. BitSight, a company focused on security ratings released their new study assessing how executives understand and measure cybersecurity performance and […]

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