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Blockchain: The Fall of Traditional Centralized Systems in Business & Finance

Smart Data Collective

One of the biggest industries that has been affected has been finance. The change that seems most prevailing in terms of technological advancement is in business and finance to kickstart this revolution. The most prominent advancements being business and finance. Bitcoin has been very important for many businesses.

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Is SaaS dead? Not quite, but it’s evolving rapidly

CIO Business Intelligence

For example, were seeing specialized SaaS solutions for healthcare, finance, real estate, and manufacturing, among others. This shift is partly driven by economic uncertainty and the need for businesses to justify every expense.

ROI 116
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Small Businesses Use Big Data to Offset Risk During Economic Uncertainty

Smart Data Collective

As a result, they will need to invest in data analytics tools to sustain a competitive edge in the face of growing economic uncertainty. Big data helps businesses address cash flow needs A growing number of companies use big data technology to improve their financing. Some of these benefits include the following.

Big Data 105
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Certinia uses AI to accelerate finance functions for service companies

CIO Business Intelligence

Over the following six months, though, there was much uncertainty as Certinia changed ownership, replaced its CEO, and swapped out top executives in sales, finance, operations, and HR. At Certinia he also oversees IT and finance, helped by another new appointment, CFO Erin Sawyer.

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Operational Finance in the Age of Covid-19: Time to Change the Basics?

Jet Global

Covid-19 has had a hugely disruptive impact on operational finance. The term ‘operational finance’ encapsulates the critical activities associated with order to cash, procure to pay, fixed assets, close, consolidation, and reporting. Invariably, these activities have seen added stress in 2020. But there’s a balance to be struck.

Finance 98
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Lack of Time for Analysis, Adoption of New Technology and Data Limitations are Top Challenges Facing Finance Teams, According to insightsoftware Survey

Jet Global

. – May 11, 2021 – In the early days of the pandemic, cash flow management took center stage for many businesses and risk management continues to be a priority this year as business leaders depend more than ever on finance teams for decision-making support. Finance Team’s Role & Challenges. Two-Year Priorities.

Finance 98
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The trinity of errors in financial models: An introductory analysis using TensorFlow Probability

O'Reilly on Data

Finance is not physics. Despite all the complicated mathematics of modern finance, its theories are woefully inadequate, especially when compared to those of physics. Perhaps finance is harder than physics. This observation is particularly applicable to finance. Image by Mike Shwe and Deepak Kanungo. Used with permission.

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