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Although there is some trepidation surrounding cloud computing, John Leese, chief financial officer of Star assures CFOs that there is nothing to fear. In fact, he explains that cloud computing is the most cost effective, time-saving business technology solution available.
The New Data Imperative
Business title The New Data Imperative: Managing Real-Time Risk in Capital Markets examines the data strategies that...
Business title The New Data Imperative: Managing Real-Time Risk in Capital Markets examines the data strategies that...
Taking on the Techies: The CFO’s Guide to IP Migration
Stephen Pratt, director of finance at TFM Networks, tells FDE how CFOs can work with CIOs and build the business case...
Stephen Pratt, director of finance at TFM Networks, tells FDE how CFOs can work with CIOs and build the business case...
Using the Balanced Scorecard to Bring IT Governance to Light
Edward Miles-Kingston introduces FDE to the balanced scorecard system, which in his view, is the most effective way to...
Edward Miles-Kingston introduces FDE to the balanced scorecard system, which in his view, is the most effective way to...
Turning to Technology
For midsize to large enterprises, accounts payable is often a major focus for process improvement.
For midsize to large enterprises, accounts payable is often a major focus for process improvement.
Make Way for the Virtual CFO
Virtual careers and virtual organisations are seen as the way forward – so what does this mean for the role of the CFO...
Virtual careers and virtual organisations are seen as the way forward – so what does this mean for the role of the CFO...
Cards on the Table
Aberdeen Group's vice-president of research Andrew Bartolini shares a perspective drawn from his research on commercial...
Aberdeen Group's vice-president of research Andrew Bartolini shares a perspective drawn from his research on commercial...
Distance Learning
Frances Cairncross speaks to Jamie Liddell about technology as an agent for change and emulating America's educational...
Frances Cairncross speaks to Jamie Liddell about technology as an agent for change and emulating America's educational...
The CFO’s Plan B - Save or Spend?
The uncertain economy calls for caution in IT spending, but companies must also guard against cutting back too much.
The uncertain economy calls for caution in IT spending, but companies must also guard against cutting back too much.
MES and the Modern CFO
While manufacturing may not be the first responsibility a CFO envisions, for those working with production, it is vital.
While manufacturing may not be the first responsibility a CFO envisions, for those working with production, it is vital.
E-Procurement - Electronic Data Integration Comes of Age
Ian Ford of First B2B Ltd discusses how SaaS is improving integrated electronic trading.
Ian Ford of First B2B Ltd discusses how SaaS is improving integrated electronic trading.
Beyond Management
Information is power – that is the mantra of the 21st century that places the CIO at the heart of modern business.
Information is power – that is the mantra of the 21st century that places the CIO at the heart of modern business.
Detecting the ROI Signal
For all the money spent on data content and technology, where is the return on investment?
For all the money spent on data content and technology, where is the return on investment?
Network Security - No Silver Bullet?
Network security, along with death and taxes, is on the list of least favourite subjects of CFOs. But why?
Network security, along with death and taxes, is on the list of least favourite subjects of CFOs. But why?
Dynamic IT
The lean years of under-investment in IT are at an end, and not before time, writes Bill Clough, Vice-President,...
The lean years of under-investment in IT are at an end, and not before time, writes Bill Clough, Vice-President,...
IT Value: Made to Measure
The value of IT to businesses is generally believed to be considerable but at the same time difficult to measure.
The value of IT to businesses is generally believed to be considerable but at the same time difficult to measure.
Happy Medium?
Simon Hughes, head of medium business, Microsoft, weighs up the findings of new study - IT in Medium-sized Businesses.
Simon Hughes, head of medium business, Microsoft, weighs up the findings of new study - IT in Medium-sized Businesses.
Forecasting: A Cinderella Discipline
In the flurry of activity that precedes publishing year-end results, financial forecasting is often a low priority.
In the flurry of activity that precedes publishing year-end results, financial forecasting is often a low priority.
