Technology Archives - CFO

Gartner Cuts 2023 IT Spend Growth Projection to 2.4%

Gartner Cuts 2023 IT Spend Growth Projection to 2.4%

A device spending reduction and minimal growth in data centers and communication services will cause IT spending to grow less than initially forecast.

By Vincent Ryan | January 18, 2023

70% of Financial Institutions Lost Over $500K to Fraud in 2022: Weekly Stat

70% of Financial Institutions Lost Over $500K to Fraud in 2022: Weekly Stat

"Rapid digitization and an influx of cash from pandemic relief scams have created the perfect conditions for fraudsters to thrive.”

By Adam Zaki | January 11, 2023

Only 14% of CFOs Will Prioritize IT Infrastructure in 2023

Only 14% of CFOs Will Prioritize IT Infrastructure in 2023

Financial executives' wariness of risk is resulting in a focus on more finance-centric duties in 2023, per recent data.

By Adam Zaki | January 11, 2023

The CFO’s Role in Building Data-Driven Workflows

The CFO’s Role in Building Data-Driven Workflows

CFOs who leverage data-driven approaches to decision-making can help lead their companies toward more resilient operations.

By Alex Cedro | January 10, 2023

76% of Executives Say Embedded Lending is Massive Growth Opportunity

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76% of Executives Say Embedded Lending is Massive Growth Opportunity

Offering lending from within a company's nonfinancial products or services is catching on.

By Adam Zaki | December 13, 2022

3 Tips for Better Managing The Software Stack

3 Tips for Better Managing The Software Stack

Software that maximizes productivity, combats inflation, and increases profit should be on every CFO's radar.

By Jason Quinn | December 13, 2022

43% of Audit Executives Rank Cybersecurity Controls as 2023’s Lead Risk

43% of Audit Executives Rank Cybersecurity Controls as 2023’s Lead Risk

Auditors also see challenges in ESG implementation, business transformation, and attracting talent.

By Adam Zaki | December 7, 2022

3 Ways CFOs Can Use Existing Software to Achieve Financial Goals

3 Ways CFOs Can Use Existing Software to Achieve Financial Goals

Here’s how CFOs can use the data collected by other business units to improve forecasts, report on metrics, and form long-term financial strategies.

By Joanne Cheng | December 6, 2022

IT Spending and 2023 Budgets Under Close Scrutiny

IT Spending and 2023 Budgets Under Close Scrutiny

CFOs and CIOs are reassessing IT budgets and trying to regain control over spending in the face of a potential recession.

By Vincent Ryan | December 5, 2022

4 Ways CFOs Can Mitigate Costs of Poor Data Management

4 Ways CFOs Can Mitigate Costs of Poor Data Management

CFOs who play a key role in data management can ensure IT security projects and spending reduce financial risk without wasting resources.

By Adam Moloney | November 29, 2022

Financial Industry is Third-Most Targeted By Hackers

Financial Industry is Third-Most Targeted By Hackers

New research highlights the growing costs and broad ramifications of poor cybersecurity.

By Adam Zaki | November 23, 2022

Return on Data Assets: A New Way for CFOs to Measure the Value of Data

Return on Data Assets: A New Way for CFOs to Measure the Value of Data

An ROA metric for data ties it to business outcomes and helps organizations make cost-effective technology decisions.

By Junta Nakai | November 22, 2022

How to Future-Proof and Modernize the Finance Department

How to Future-Proof and Modernize the Finance Department

Here’s a closer look at how technology can help finance teams reimagine their workflows.

By Cameron White | November 21, 2022

Too Many ERP Systems Are a Bad Thing: Metric of the Month

Too Many ERP Systems Are a Bad Thing: Metric of the Month

Excess enterprise resource planning systems will drain efficiency from your finance shared services center.

By Perry D. Wiggins | November 2, 2022

90% of SaaS Buyers Are Overpaying — Are You?

90% of SaaS Buyers Are Overpaying — Are You?

Negotiation, research into pricing models, and avoiding shelfware are key to maximizing value.

By Adam Zaki | November 2, 2022