AI can double productivity in three years: Gartner

CFOs are more likely to succeed in adopting artificial intelligence if they take steps to overcome cultural obstacles to the new technology, according to a Gartner expert.

By Jim Tyson • May 31, 2023

Use case is key in getting started with AI: Gartner analyst

While generative AI holds immense promise, some use cases in the short term may be too risky without careful “stress testing,” says Gartner analyst Arun Chandrasekaran.

By Alexei Alexis • May 31, 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. 

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Visibility is key for protecting cash flow, Trovata CEO says

A new treasury platform is using ChatGPT technology to give finance chiefs higher visibility into their cash flow.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 30, 2023

Accessible tech advocate Haben Girma gets CFO audience

Girma, the first blind and deaf woman to graduate from Harvard, is set to speak at Gartner’s 2023 CFO & Finance Executive Conference.

By Alexei Alexis • May 30, 2023

Accounts payable shouldn’t be a cost center

CFOs are under growing pressure to drive efficiencies at zero cost. Leveraging intelligent automation to process invoices can help, Steven Cronin writes.

By Steven Cronin • May 26, 2023

Workday CFO stepping down, former Apple exec to take over

Barbara Larson, Workday’s current finance chief, will be replaced by Zane Rowe, who most recently served as CFO of VMware and previously did a stint as an Apple sales executive.

By Alexei Alexis • May 26, 2023

ChatGPT aces CPA exam after prior version flunked

ChatGPT-3.5 took the CPA exam and got an “F.” The newest version of the AI learned from the failure, however, and nailed the test, researchers said.

By Jim Tyson • May 25, 2023

Nvidia revenues soar amid AI demand

The chipmaker’s finance chief credited generative AI with driving “exponential growth” in the computing sector.

By Alexei Alexis • May 25, 2023

C-suite leaders see AI boosting productivity: KPMG

Top executives expect AI will especially improve efficiency in a range of finance functions.

By Alexei Alexis • May 24, 2023

TripleLift hires ex-Politico CFO

The Politico alum joins executive colleagues from Yahoo and Amazon in TripleLift’s C-suite as the company looks toward its next phase of growth amid data privacy and economic challenges.

By Grace Noto • May 24, 2023

Zoom raises forecasts, continues on AI train

The company is positive in its look ahead for 2024, despite recent headcount reductions and a slowing business environment.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 24, 2023

Warehouse robots in high demand despite downturn: report

Revenues from automated forklifts reached a total of $1.5 billion in 2022, nearly $200 million higher than previously projected, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • May 23, 2023

As employees eye new tech, Nintex CFO stresses balance

CFOs and their C-suite peers need to look at both what they want out of tools like generative AI as well as what their employees are asking for when it comes to technology.

By Grace Noto • May 23, 2023

Resilience sounds alarm on 300% ransomware resurgence

Ransomware claims by the cyber insurer’s customers grew 300% from the third quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of this year.

By Alexei Alexis • May 23, 2023

Apple restricts ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot use over data worries: report

The company limited use of the AI tools for some employees amid concerns over confidential data, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

By Roberto Torres • May 19, 2023

Dole incurs $10.5M in direct costs from February ransomware attack

The attack impacted about half of Dole's legacy company’s servers and one-quarter of its end-user computers.

By David Jones • May 18, 2023

Ex-Amazon finance leader headed for DocuSign

The new finance chief will help DocuSign to unlock both growth and operational efficiency, the company’s CEO said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 17, 2023

Data key to grasping generative AI fundamentals

As more companies try out generative AI, understanding the role and importance of the data underpinning these models is crucial for CFOs.

By Grace Noto • May 17, 2023

US cyber insurance premiums exceeded $7.2B last year

Despite sharp price increases over recent years, cyber insurance is in high demand as a risk mitigation strategy, according to Fitch Ratings.

By Alexei Alexis • May 16, 2023

Costs again rank as CFOs’ top automation hurdle

In a survey commissioned by software provider OneStream, budget constraints surpassed employee skill gaps and return on investment issues as obstacles to new technology investments.

By Alexei Alexis • May 16, 2023

AI needs cohesive regulation to reduce public risk, experts say

The risk associated with AI's speedy evolution calls for uniform legislation, a panel of executives and government officials said last week.

By Roberto Torres • May 15, 2023

PwC turns to AI for audit transformation

As generative AI continues to develop swiftly, PwC is betting big on its potential for transformation.  

By Grace Noto • May 15, 2023

Big 4 accounting firms squeeze traditional MSP market

The blurring of lines between software and business processes is a boon for big-four firms looking to managed service providers to expand client offerings.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 15, 2023

Costs of software supply chain attacks could exceed $46B this year

Losses attributed to software supply chain attacks will jump 76%, reaching almost $81 billion by 2026, according to Juniper Research.

By Matt Kapko • May 12, 2023

Disney to cut back streaming content as subscriber count slumps, CFO says

Disney’s restructured content strategy comes as the company faces legal battles, a changing entertainment environment and the impact of AI.

By Grace Noto • May 11, 2023