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Robotic Process Automation: The opportunity, risks and rewards

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Oct 02, 2016

Robotic process automation (RPA) is an important and emerging technology of the 21st century. Robotic Process automation entails using software with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to perform large amounts of repetitive tasks that have historically needed a human ...

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Introduction to Cloud FinOps

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Jan 02, 2023

Cloud FinOps is a vital capability for most large enterprises. As companies embark on moving all applications and operations to the cloud, cloud operations and cost control are emerging as critical disciplines. Enterprises are increasingly dependent on multiple cloud providers, and things can spiral...

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Marketing Capabilities Framework

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Sep 17, 2017

Companies intent on leveraging marketing as a strategic advantage in the digital economy need a cohesive marketing capabilities framework.  The framework identifies the key areas which are necessary - at varying levels of strength, depth, and breadth – to plan, execute and attain the marketi...

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Robotic Process Automation in the Supply Chain

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Feb 09, 2017

What is Robotic Process Automation in the supply chain? How does it impact the supply chain and transform the current way of doing things? Instead of paranoia about the coming of robots, it behooves enterprises to understand the impact of RPA and implications for their future state supply chai...

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Post-Merger IT Integration

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jun 05, 2023

Criticality of Post-Merger IT Integration In the complex dance of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Information Technology (IT) plays a pivotal role that extends far beyond the underlying systems and infrastructure. The integration of IT has profound implications on strategic alignment, operational ef...

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Top 25 Information Technology Cost Saving Ideas

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jun 20, 2023

Top 25 Information Technology Cost-Saving Ideas. Cloud Computing: What: Transition to cloud computing to reduce the cost of maintaining on-site servers and other IT infrastructure. Why: Maintaining physical servers can be a large ongoing cost. Cloud services can often be more cost-effect...

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Supply Chain Transformation Consulting

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Sep 28, 2017

Picking the right Supply Chain Transformation consulting partner is a critical step for the success of a major supply chain transformation program. A Supply Chain transformation, particularly in large companies, is more than just implementing a Supply Chain software solution. An actual SCM change ...

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Effective Enterprise Transformation Communications

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Jul 16, 2017

Enterprise Transformation communications are something everyone intends to do. However, only a few do it, and then the only a fraction does it well. Hence, while communications plan galore during transformations, effective communications are few and far between. As George Bernard Shaw famously s...

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IT Purchase Regret

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Dec 20, 2022

Do you experience IT Purchase Regret? If so, you are not alone. Given the inflationary environment, and the potential threat of recession on the horizon, capital spending on technology acquisition is a mission-critical decision. Unfortunately, corporate buyers of enterprise software often have buyer's...

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Finance Transformation Rationale

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Oct 14, 2016

Accounting and Finance Transformation Rationale What factors and facts are the basis for the finance transformation rationale? What will necessitate a systems replacement and process re-engineering? Finance and Accounting function is a cornerstone of your business operations. How do you know if...

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Finance and Accounting Transformation Factors

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Feb 21, 2017

Finance and Accounting Transformation Factors outline the factors that make F&A re-engineering and re-architecting a strategic imperative. Finance and Accounting Transformation is no longer an option, but has become an inevitable consequence dynamic markets, the advent of digital solutions, regul...

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Changing Role of the CFO

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Nov 01, 2017

The changing role of the CFO is the talk of the financial circles.  Challenges galore by way of increased regulation, fast-moving, and ever-shifting business landscape, and hyper-competition. The rest of the C-Suite is relying on the CFO's office to provide the business vitals to make data-driv...

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Change Management Roadblocks

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Oct 12, 2017

The most prominent change management roadblocks are not necessarily about the frameworks, plans, and procedures but the mindset of people, the prevalent psyche, and popular folklore. Deep-rooted objections are the most significant impediment to change management.  To address and mitigate the ...

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Micro and Mini Transformations

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Aug 19, 2023

Micro and Mini Transformations: The Unsung Strategy for Corporate Leapfrogs In today's fast-paced corporate world, companies constantly seek strategies to stay ahead. The landscape is rife with tales of massive IT overhauls that can rival the GDP of small countries. At the same time, there's a tempta...

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Best Practices for Technical Architecture Documentation

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Technical architecture documentation is a critical component of successful software development and maintenance. It serves as a blueprint, guiding developers and stakeholders through the complex structure of a software system. Effective documentation must be clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date, providing...

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Cloud-first Strategy: A Playbook for the CIOs

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Oct 15, 2016

Cloud-first Strategy is a key consideration in many firms. Cloud-first strategies make a difference in digital business initiatives. In today's fast-paced business environment, it is all about priorities and staying ahead with scale and reacting to the unpredictable. Shrink-wrapped, high-maintenance ...

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Transform Your Enterprise Into an Algorithmic Business

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Sep 24, 2016

Algorithmic business is more than just the future of successful enterprise. Algorithmic business is already here, and enterprises that fail to adapt to this reality run the risk of being left behind by competitors that make the transition. To understand why algorithmic business is here, conside...

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Data Goals

By: A Staff Writer

Date: Jun 06, 2023

Identifying and Defining Your Data Goals This article is part of a series on Data Management and Analytics Strategy. In today's world, businesses generate and collect data unprecedentedly. From sales figures to customer demographics, companies can access more data than ever. However, collecting data...

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Pros and Cons of Software Test Automation

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Oct 15, 2016

Before making a significant investment or changing the process, it is a good idea to understand the Pros and Cons of Software Test Automation. The technology world moves at lightning fast speeds. Technology companies are under constant pressure to release new products and updates regularly. The buyi...

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Docker and the Containerization Revolution

By: Ciopages Staff Writer

Date: Sep 26, 2016

Docker and the Containerization Revolution: Is it real? Is it relevant? Is it results-based? Let's evaluate the emergence of Docker and the containerization revolution. Even in a world as hypercharged as the software-development industry, the rapid rise of application containerization has made...

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