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Microsoft and Oracle launch cloud collaboration in London

Businesses across the UK will soon be able to utilise a significant boost in cloud computing as Oracle and Microsoft confirmed they would launch multi-cloud capacity services to London. Leading technology players have announced that customers in London will be able to interconnect Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for the first time as they […]

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Finance Jobs of the future

As with many other industries, technological innovation, particularly AI and machine learning are developing within finance and causing considerable changes to career options and availability. A recent US report stated that over one million bank employees would potentially lose their jobs or be moved from their position due to the rise of automation. Whilst this […]

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Developing intelligent finance systems for the future

Traditional banks today are being bombarded by a combination of innovative technology, rising customer demands, emerging competitors and new regulations. The question is whether banks are ready and willing to invest in enhancing their service offerings, utilising the new technology options available and at the same time, continuing to maintain a secure system for their […]

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Anaplan confirms acquisition of startup analytics business Mintigo

Anaplan has agreed on a deal valued at millions of dollars to acquire Israeli predictive analytics business Mintigo Inc. Financial media business ‘The Fly’ recently reported on the deal from last week, stating that Anaplan had confirmed the deal during its earnings conference call. Financial details of the deal haven’t been confirmed yet but the […]

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Gartner release 2019 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Planning and Analysis Solutions

Leading global analyst provider Gartner has recently confirmed the release of it’s latest Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Planning and Analysis Solutions. Analytics remains a vital element of new software technology, particularly within the last year. Gartner believes that automation will be the main driver for new product purchases over the next year within business […]

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Oracle’s focus on blockchain and innovation with start-ups

The development of blockchain created a string of new and innovative start-up businesses seeking ways to expand into the wider market. Recently, the world of blockchain has transformed rapidly and rather than a wave of young, innovative founders creating new blockchain solutions, it is the likes of major technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and […]

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How data analytics can transform business decisions

For years data analytics has been regarded as a valuable tool for businesses to enhance their marketing strategies. What has become more clear in recent years is how data can be applied to multiple sections of a business and improve overall performance and management. Today, data is applied to many systems across public and private […]

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Salesforce confirms the acquisition of analytics platform Tableau Software

  Salesforce has announced the completion of its $15.7 acquisition of analytical vendor Tableau Software, forming its largest-ever acquisition to date. The deal between both companies was announced earlier in June, coming not long after Google moved to acquire data analytics business Looker for a value of $2.6 billion. In relation to the Tableau deal, […]

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Transforming finance processes through platform integration

Implementing digital technology can create a number of challenges to financial operations. Investment business The Carlyle Group recently launched a CPM platform to support its business objectives. With the continued rise of digital technology, financial businesses and utilizing innovative systems to transform people and processes to enhance business performance through an improved and more flexible […]

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How data is changing the role of the finance professionals

MHR Analytics recently highlighted some of the key ways data is transforming the role of finance professionals and how to adapt to the future market. Data has created multiple opportunities for finance professionals but in order for finance teams to continue being seen as a value-added service, finance professionals need to continue evolving and take […]

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How automation is transforming finance activities

Technology is rapidly changing how organizations do business. Finance teams, in particular, are being transformed from focusing on traditional paperwork activities to effectively automating processes such as invoicing, workflow and data analytics. Technology has created an efficient automated strategy, enabling finance teams to harness the true potential of their workforce and strengthen their contribution towards […]

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Case Study: How Hindalco improved financial processes with Oracle EPM Cloud

Hindalco recently automated its financial systems by implementing cloud software, saving time and effort with manual tasks and at the same time, improving both results and security. Emerging regulatory controls and a progressively competitive business landscape are placing further pressures on financial leaders. Added into the mix is the growth of innovative digital technologies, greatly […]

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