IT Value Archives - CFO

A Small Business CFO’s Practical Approach to New Technologies

A Small Business CFO’s Practical Approach to New Technologies

CFOs can add discipline to the technology selection process and set the “tone at the top’” by demonstrating a willingness to upskill.

By Steve McNally | August 9, 2021

A Data Scientist Becomes a CFO

A Data Scientist Becomes a CFO

LivePerson’s finance chief John Collins works to create “data advantages” at the brand-to-consumer messaging company.

By Vincent Ryan | February 25, 2021

Delivering a Compelling ROI Message to Customers

Delivering a Compelling ROI Message to Customers

The market is saturated with ROI messaging, and most of it is not very convincing, so credibility is key.

By Vincent Ryan | November 17, 2020

5 Tests for Deciding Whether to Use Blockchain

5 Tests for Deciding Whether to Use Blockchain

Many companies should consider blockchains because they coordinate information, processes, and payments without a central intermediary, says EY.

By David McCann | September 17, 2019

Blockchain: Hype or Hope?

Blockchain: Hype or Hope?

Blockchain technology offers a promise of many benefits, but only if it's designed and built correctly.

By David McCann | June 25, 2019

Financial Application Buyers Are Stuck in the Present

Financial Application Buyers Are Stuck in the Present

In making software-buying decisions, finance organizations are too focused on gaining efficiencies and not enough on future digital needs, says Gartner.

By David McCann | June 13, 2019

It’s Unanimous: Firms that ‘Know’ Bots Will Expand Their Usage

It’s Unanimous: Firms that ‘Know’ Bots Will Expand Their Usage

Automation is sweeping across the corporate landscape, with many companies expecting to use RPA in most or all of their functions within two years.

By David McCann | May 2, 2019

Report Suggests a Shift in Cost-Reduction Mentality

Report Suggests a Shift in Cost-Reduction Mentality

Instead of saving on costs to support strategic growth initiatives, companies are now more likely to be saving to support transformation efforts.

By David McCann | April 29, 2019

Today’s Purpose for M&A: Gaining Digital Expertise

Today’s Purpose for M&A: Gaining Digital Expertise

This year, many or even most deals likely will be driven by a company's desire to accelerate its digital transformation.

By David McCann | April 5, 2019

Advanced Technologies Are Taking Over Finance

Advanced Technologies Are Taking Over Finance

Research shows that finance departments are deploying the latest cutting-edge tools at a startlingly increasing pace.

By David McCann | April 4, 2019

The CFO’s Crucial Role in Digital Transformation

The CFO’s Crucial Role in Digital Transformation

The need to decide what funding requests to prioritize and how much to invest puts finance chiefs squarely in the middle of digital transformation efforts.

By David McCann | February 7, 2019

Vista Equity Deal Ends the Short Public Life of Apptio

Vista Equity Deal Ends the Short Public Life of Apptio

Apptio says the sale will help the company accelerate its growth and provide immediate liquidity to shareholders.

By Vincent Ryan | November 12, 2018

Digital Transformation Predictions for 2019

Digital Transformation Predictions for 2019

Traditional ERP implementations are increasingly giving way to full-blow digital transformation efforts.

By Eric Kimberling | November 8, 2018

IBM Agrees to Buy Linux Stalwart Red Hat

IBM Agrees to Buy Linux Stalwart Red Hat

The deal will help IBM "reset the cloud landscape" and become the "number-one hybrid cloud provider."

By William Sprouse | October 29, 2018

Companies’ AI Leaders Sense Competitive Urgency

Companies’ AI Leaders Sense Competitive Urgency

Key executives at early adopters of cognitive technologies see a short time-window for honing their strategies and skills.

By David McCann | October 29, 2018