Palo Alto agrees to buy Talon Cyber Security in M&A ramp-up

The agreement is Palo Alto Networks’ second acquisition of an Israeli tech startup since the start of the Israel-Hamas war last month.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 7, 2023

Slack CEO to depart after first year at the helm

Lidiane Jones will step down from the top role at the collaboration software company to lead online dating app Bumble on Jan. 2. 

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 6, 2023

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Spend management innovation yields equity value

Spend management technology is about attracting talented staff, reducing compliance problems and scaling back-office operations in a way that creates value. 

By CFO Dive staff

A data governance blueprint for finance teams

Learn how CFOs can establish controls and cross-departmental partnerships for stronger data governance.

Nov. 6, 2023

An inside look at working capital management with SAP and Taulia

Businesses in every sector face challenges in managing cash, and at the heart of every stable firm sits working capital management.

Nov. 6, 2023

Verizon’s interim CFO lands permanent seat

The finance chief says the telecom giant is “on track” when it comes to priorities such as improving free cash flow and growing its wireless service revenue.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 2, 2023

PayPal CEO pledges ‘leaner’ business, names new CFO

Alex Chriss, who took the top post in September, tapped a new finance chief Wednesday and pledged to better focus the digital payment company's strategy.

By Lynne Marek • Nov. 2, 2023

SolarWinds CFO avoids charges in SEC action

A cybersecurity suit filed by the SEC names the company’s chief information security officer as a defendant but not its CFO, although the agency previously put both executives on notice.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 1, 2023

Amazon CFO credits AI with boosting ad business

The technology giant is leaning into machine learning as it seeks to improve the relevancy of the ads it shows to customers.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 31, 2023

Biden’s AI order calls for guardrails to protect workers

The effort highlights growing concerns in Washington over the risks posed by artificial intelligence as companies rush to adopt it.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 31, 2023

CFO, CIO need to be in ‘lockstep’ on software purchases: Olive CEO

To find the right software at the right price, CIOs and CFOs need to take a tandem approach on new technologies and solutions.  

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2023

Buzzfeed taps treasurer for next CFO

The financial leadership shift comes as a move to AI-generated content failed to bolster the digital media company’s revenue.  

By Grace Noto • Oct. 27, 2023

Straddling the CFO, COO divide: Brex

As C-suite responsibilities change, the gap between roles such as the CFO and chief operating officer is narrowing.  

By Grace Noto • Oct. 26, 2023

Out of the shadows: Shining a light on AI use within your organization

If your policies don’t cover AI use by employees who aren’t aware they’re using it, or are using it outside official channels, it’s a good idea to create a policy to cover this growing shadow AI use. 

By Myriah Jaworski, Melissa Ventrone and Eric Rouseau • Oct. 24, 2023

Data stacks haven’t caught up with generative AI enthusiasm

Few enterprises have reached the production stage, chief data officers said in an AWS survey.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 24, 2023

4 CIO culture hacks to improve hybrid work

In the push to bring workers back to the office, tech leaders have a role to play in improving efficiencies and supporting culture.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 24, 2023

Amazon tests two-legged, mobile robots

Amazon has been ramping up its use of technology in operations for some time and now has over 750,000 robots. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 23, 2023

Modern CFOs as ‘chief value officers’: EY

Generative AI could aid CFOs seeking to meet the wider demands and job creep that has expanded their strategic responsibilities, EY’s Daren Campbell says. 

By Grace Noto • Oct. 23, 2023

Crypto legislation would put US ‘back in the game,’ stakeholders say

A pair of House bills would help the industry gain clarity, scale digital asset products and promote financial inclusion, cryptocurrency stakeholders said Sunday on a panel at Money20/20.

By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 23, 2023

Career map: Your path from NetSuite candidate to NetSuite client

More and more, we’re seeing NetSuite propel careers forward. What skills make the difference in the current jobs market?

Oct. 23, 2023

Ransomware projected to see banner year amid ‘big game hunting’

Cyber risk management company Resilience said 2023 is on track to become “the most financially damaging year” for ransomware victims since 2021.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 19, 2023

Plaid names first CFO amid potential run-up to public listing

The move comes as the 10-year-old fintech company is reportedly considering going public after its failed agreement to be acquired by Visa.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 18, 2023

Basel publishes crypto exposure proposal

Banks will have to disclose crypto exposure by 2025 under plans unveiled Tuesday. The plans are open for public comment through Jan. 31.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 17, 2023

AI venture capital deal volume shrinks 27%: Pitchbook

The third-quarter slowdown follows a flurry of large deals earlier in the year, including Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar investment in ChatGPT creator OpenAI.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 17, 2023

Criminals’ AI adoption intensifies scam threat

With AI, a criminal can now more easily mimic the voice of a trusted person at an organization as part of a sophisticated payment fraud scam, says Trustpair CEO Baptiste Collot.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 17, 2023

CFOs keep focus on tech, profitability: Grant Thornton

As CFOs seek to boost profits while balancing rising operating costs, a tailored digital transformation strategy is critical, Grant Thornton’s Paul Melville says.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 16, 2023