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Unpacking the value of digital transformation in finance

Future CFO

Leveraging data to offer informed decisions Going beyond RPA, the shift to the cloud and vast amounts of data now available means CFOs have an opportunity and expectation to broaden their focus to not only improve the bottom line, but to also contribute to the top line by leveraging data to provide actionable business insights.

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Musings on Markets: Data Update 1 for 2023: Setting the table!

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Mean reversion : I am not a knee-jerk believer in mean reversion, but the tendency for numbers to move back towards averages is a strong one. That said, to use mean reversion in analysis or investing, you need to know what these averages are, either over time or across companies, and data can help in that pursuit. .

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Deep Dive: The Power Of Data Analytics And AI For QSRs In A Complex Ordering Environment

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Fast-food giant McDonald’s was not interested in using AI or data analytics until it noticed that many of its competitors were benefiting from the technologies. This revelation prompted the company to launch several innovations, including digital menus that change based on real-time data analysis. QSRs Leverage AI.

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Mining big data to lead the business in the digital era

Future CFO

An essential skill for every finance professional is the ability to tell the story behind the numbers, according to Keith Chan , chief financial and technology officer at McDonald’s Hong Kong. Chan pointed out that leveraging big data with the use of AI brings business agility into the organisation. Keith Chan.

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Data Enabler Zooz Leverages Data To Drive Revenue

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For instance, if a merchant had the aforementioned data about Chinese customers, “the company could devise a strategy to encourage more purchases and boost revenues, such as starting to support the popular Chinese e-wallet Alipay,” Levy said. Zooz also offers secure data storage and protection for consumer information.

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3 Ways to Use Power BI To Make the Most Of Nonprofit Data

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Data analysis is a treasure trove for non-profits. Solid processes around nonprofit data give you critical information to highlight unique aspects of your organization, boost morale, increase credibility, enhance transparency, and build community awareness to support your mission.

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Cost allocation: How to analyze spend across multiple entities

Centage

The focus is on balancing a small number of internal departments and/or projects, ensuring that resources are allocated in a manner that aligns with organizational goals. Reducing reliance on manual data analysis and automating cost allocations significantly improves efficiency and speed.