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Forpoint Solutions & Velixo partner to transform financial reporting
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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bi
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data analytics
In a bid to optimise financial reporting among mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand, Forpoint Solutions partners with Canadian-based Velixo, merging business process optimisation and advanced analytics.
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SWARM Dynamics helping banks improve compliance with expansion
Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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compliance
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global expansion
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risk intelligence & compliance
SWARM Dynamics, an Australian regtech company, aims to transform risk analysis for banks as it expands overseas.
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Aryza launches financial software solution in UK and Ireland
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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it automation
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liquidation
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financial software
The platform is designed to help businesses to optimise receivables management and generate more liquidity, according to the company.
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Workday becomes the official partner of McLaren Racing
Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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cloud services
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payroll systems
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hcm
McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year partnership with Workday, which makes the company an official partner of the 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Team.
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Oracle a leader in financial planning software, says Gartner
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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cloud services
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big data
Oracle has been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software for Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management.
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Xero enters multi-year global partnership with PKF
Wed, 4th May 2022
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cloud services
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accounting systems
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bi
Xero has partnered with PKF International to provide data and insights to help PKF advisers support their business clients.
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Data-driven companies stuck in inefficient, manual processes
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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compliance
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report
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data management
Although data-driven companies place utmost priority on securing sensitive data, most are stuck in cycles of ineffective manual practices.
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BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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tax
BlackLine CEO Marc Huffman says intercompany accounting is a ‘distraction’ within F&A for many multinational organisations.
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NetApp extends FinOps offerings with latest acquisition
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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cloud services
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multi-cloud
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netapp
NetApp strengthens its cloud strategy with the acquisition of CloudCheckr, bolstering its cost optimization and compliance capabilities.
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Automate or perish: why it’s past time for finance departments to scrap the spreadsheets
Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
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digital transformation
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financial software
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blackline
Financial planning and analysis software proves essential for businesses navigating the uncertain financial landscape post-COVID.
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The benefits of strengthening the finance department’s relationship with data
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Finance professionals need absolute certainty that their data can stand the test of investors, public auditors, and regulators.
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Workday cloud financial management expertise recognised in Gartner MQ
Fri, 14th May 2021
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payroll systems
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hcm
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financial software
Workday has been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for the fifth consecutive year.
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Working capital finance: what is it and how to apply
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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bi
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big data
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planning
Working capital finance can help uncork the bottleneck many businesses face – inadequate cash flow – without causing headaches later down the line.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Acala?
Mon, 12th Apr 2021
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fintech
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financial software
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acala
Acala is the decentralised finance hub of Polkadot, and it provides financial applications and stable assets that scale.
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Tech companies need better financial controls to overcome growing revenue challenges
Fri, 26th Mar 2021
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financial software
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financial results
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channel ecosystem
High tech companies face revenue challenges and rely on spreadsheets for revenue management, according to new research by Model N.
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How more efficient financial management can help businesses bounce back after COVID-19
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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it automation
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financial software
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blackline
To date, less than 10% of organisations globally have embraced financial automation, according to research commissioned by BlackLine in 2020.
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COVID-19 halts 53% of accounting automation projects
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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blackline
Manual accounting is untenable in a post COVID-19 environment, according to new global research from accounting automation software company BlackLine.
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ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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cybersecurity
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fintech
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financial software
Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.
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Why automating the finance function is critical for future growth
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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cfo
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financial software
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blackline
Mid-market organizations express greatest dissatisfaction with accounting and finance functions, due to manual processes and lack of automation, says survey.
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BlackLine enhances support for finance and accounting teams
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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bi
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big data
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accounting systems
BlackLine unveils new solutions and updates at BeyondTheBlack 2020 virtual event for finance and accounting teams.
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90% of organisations struggling with financial software, study finds
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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forrester research
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financial software
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trintech
90% of organizations face financial close challenges due to technology issues, says a Trintech study by Forrester Consulting.
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The evolving role of the finance department
Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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bi
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big data
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planning
CFOs must be involved in digital transformation projects from the outset to ensure success and leverage the power of data, says industry expert.
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APAC firms cling to manual expense processes - at great cost
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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bi
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big data
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planning
Asia Pacific organisations that rely on manual finance processes could be losing as much as US$21.5 billion due to productivity inefficiencies each year.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is BlackLine?
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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BlackLine's Claudia Pirko discusses the role of automation and AI in finance departments and how COVID-19 has impacted it.