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Leading Finance at an AI Unicorn: Stephane Berthier

Leading Finance at an AI Unicorn: Stephane Berthier

"Retention is not just about money; it’s about opportunities. Do employees feel connected to the leadership? Do they believe in the company’s vision?"

By Vincent Ryan | April 4, 2022

How Data and Analytics Can Unlock Profit in Cost Centers

How Data and Analytics Can Unlock Profit in Cost Centers

Simple risk mitigation and defensive posturing in a manner consistent with traditional cost centers will no longer cut it.

By Vincent Ryan | July 29, 2021

Data and AI Belong At the Heart of ESG Initiatives

The primary cause of ESG failures is data: lack of data, lack of standards, and lack of understanding of how to use data.

By Vincent Ryan | January 25, 2021

Google Waives $1.5B in DeepMind Startup Debt

Google Waives $1.5B in DeepMind Startup Debt

The waiver "underscores Google's commitment to DeepMind, with little indication the [AI] startup is likely to turn a profit any time soon."

By Matthew Heller | December 17, 2020

Cisco Buys IMImobile to Boost Call Center Offerings

Cisco Buys IMImobile to Boost Call Center Offerings

The $730 million deal will help Cisco create a "comprehensive CXaaS [Customer Experience as a Service] solution for the market."

By Matthew Heller | December 7, 2020

The CFO of 2030

The CFO of 2030

How are finance chiefs going to create value across the next decade? Accordion convened a panel to find out.

By Hal Polley | October 19, 2020

What’s Next Now That AI Has Gone Mainstream?

What’s Next Now That AI Has Gone Mainstream?

Even before COVID-19 thrust AI into the spotlight, the technology was gaining widespread adoption in the most surprising places.

By Vincent Ryan | April 8, 2020

Can Companies Come to Grips With AI Hype?

Can Companies Come to Grips With AI Hype?

As artificial intelligence options pile up, it gets harder to tell what's real from what's fake. But there may be reason to hope for greater clarity: KPMG.

By David McCann | January 17, 2020

Intel Buys Israeli Chipmaker Habana Labs for $2B

Intel Buys Israeli Chipmaker Habana Labs for $2B

The acquisition is the company’s latest push into artificial intelligence.

By Lauren Muskett | December 16, 2019

AI is Ushering in a New Era of Integrated Receivables

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AI is Ushering in a New Era of Integrated Receivables

Sayid Shabeer of HighRadius explains how AI engines can tackle manual processes around cash applications, credit management, and more.

By Vincent Ryan | October 1, 2019

AI Gets Real in Professional Services

AI Gets Real in Professional Services

Auditors are developing a level of speed and accuracy that would have been considered superhuman less than a decade ago.

By Vincent Ryan | September 26, 2019

McDonald’s Buys AI Company to Automate Drive-Thru Ordering

McDonald’s Buys AI Company to Automate Drive-Thru Ordering

Apprente’s voice-based technology should help speed and simplify the fast-food chain’s order taking.

By Lauren Muskett | September 10, 2019

Microsoft Invests $1B in Artificial Intelligence Startup

Microsoft Invests $1B in Artificial Intelligence Startup

The company is partnering with Elon Musk’s OpenAI to build artificial intelligence that can tackle tasks that humans can do.

By Lauren Muskett | July 23, 2019

Five Ways CFOs Can Use AI — Today

Five Ways CFOs Can Use AI — Today

While AI is often overhyped, there are a number of practical applications that are available to finance chiefs.

By David McCann | July 3, 2019

A 10-Step Plan for Digitally Transforming a Company

A 10-Step Plan for Digitally Transforming a Company

In his new book, technology icon Tom Siebel offers a road map for staying relevant during this era of exploding innovation.

By David McCann | June 27, 2019