open source software Archives - CFO

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

Big-Data Rivals Cloudera, Hortonworks to Merge

Big-Data Rivals Cloudera, Hortonworks to Merge

The merger of equals would combine Hadoop software developers with complementary strengths in data storage, advanced analytics, and data management.

By Matthew Heller | October 4, 2018

Red Hat CFO Pursues Cloud Agenda

Red Hat CFO Pursues Cloud Agenda

The new finance chief is leveraging his technology experience at IBM to further a business transition by the open-source software provider.

By David McCann | July 25, 2017

Startup CFO’s Mantra: People First, Finance Second

Startup CFO’s Mantra: People First, Finance Second

Hiring the right people, giving them opportunities, and rewarding 'move-the-needle' behavior form the core of the job for Confluent's Cheryl Dalrymple.

By David McCann | July 21, 2016

In His Fourth Industry, Red Hat CFO Enjoys the View

In His Fourth Industry, Red Hat CFO Enjoys the View

Charlie Peters, a finance chief since age 31 in 1985, is on a wild growth ride with the open-source software company. The biggest problem: managing the growth.

By David McCann | October 12, 2012