Technology: Page 11

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    SAP CFO: DeepSeek AI disruption is ‘very good news’

    The Chinese startup's sudden rise has prompted mixed reactions, with President Trump calling the development a “wake-up call.”

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    State AGs threaten financial institutions over ESG, DEI policies

    Bank of America, BlackRock, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley were all asked about their plans for implementing hiring or supplier diversity goals.

    By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Trendline

    Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

    As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like agentic AI evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Trump order shifts AI policy away from Biden-era risk focus

    The order calls for federal agencies to nix Biden policies that are deemed a threat to AI innovation.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Tech execs grapple with budget sinkholes as AI drives up spend

    Unpredictable cloud bills, outdated software licenses and shadow IT frustrate FinOps efforts, according to Apptio.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Culture, tech key to accounting talent retention: Wolters Kluwer

    A supportive, tech-forward work culture can help retain younger entrants to the accounting profession, Wolters Kluwer’s Dean Sonderegger said.  

    By • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Trump crypto executive order bars agencies from establishing CBDCs

    While barring CBDCs, the order leaves space for the establishment of privately-issued “stablecoins” and creates a presidential crypto working group.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Agentic AI is here. Are CFOs ready?

    It could take a while — perhaps years — before the technology’s full potential is realized, yet C-suites need to prepare now, analysts say.

    By • Jan. 24, 2025
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    Former Visa CFO joins blockchain firm advisory board amid Trump crypto push

    The appointment brings a veteran of a major credit card network player to the company’s board at a time when cryptocurrency firms are looking to establish higher trust and credibility.

    By • Jan. 23, 2025
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    Evolving tech talent woes call for new ‘cultural’ playbook

    As tech CFOs confront leaner budgets and AI’s impact, creating a strong culture can be a key talent retention tool, Grant Thornton’s Andrea Schulz said.

    By • Jan. 22, 2025
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    Trump rescinds Biden-era AI executive order

    The move, which fulfills a Trump campaign pledge, potentially signals a less restrictive AI policy under his administration.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    6 big AI agent rollouts that impact finance teams

    Microsoft and SAP are among software giants that have begun rolling out AI agents, with further innovations expected in the year ahead.

    By • Jan. 21, 2025
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    New Mark43 CFO stresses importance of ‘measured’ AI deployment

    Given the sensitive information at play in the public safety space, a measured approach to implementing generative AI technologies here is crucial, Mark43 CFO Chris Merwin said.  

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go Copilot plan

    The technology provider said the offering serves as an “on-ramp” for organizations looking to deploy agentic AI. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 15, 2025
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    World Economic Forum spotlights growing gap in cyber readiness

    Ransomware remains the top cyber risk concern among executives, but CISOs are almost twice as likely as CEOs to make that determination.

    By Matt Kapko • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Corporate chiefs aim for ‘sweet spot’ in GenAI spending

    Only 2% of C-suite leaders plan to invest $250 million or more in the technology this year, KPMG found.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    AI could drive new record growth in big tech’s capex this year: UBS

    The tech giants are also expected to make progress in narrowing the gap between their AI spending and revenue levels.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
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    Intuit CFO warns against isolationism, defends H-1B visas

    CFO Sandeep Aujla asserts that the H-1B visa program — which has recently sparked controversy — is key because it gives companies access to global talent.

    By • Jan. 13, 2025
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    The rise of AI in the finance function

    After a relatively slow start compared to other corporate functions, the use of AI by finance teams has accelerated over the last year.

    By Rene Ho, Chief Financial Officer, Taulia • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Cyberattacks, tech disruption ranked as top threats to business growth

    Forty percent of executives view data breaches and leaks as the most financially burdensome man-made threats, a Chubb study found.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    CFOs seek ‘right mix’ of skills for 2025: Gartner

    Finance chiefs are seeking talent equipped with both technology and “analytical storytelling” skills to help meet their goals in the new year, Gartner’s Alexander Bant said.  

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Palantir CFO sells $7M in stock amid valuation dip

    The sale comes as a Morgan Stanley analyst cautioned that Palantir is “trading too far ahead” of its intrinsic value as it looks to take advantage of the generative AI boom.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Walking a tightrope: 6 CFO trends for 2025

    Financial executives can gain an edge this year by monitoring six trends in federal policy and business strategy.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Key FinOps trends for CFOs to watch in 2025

    FinOps has traditionally been about cost cutting, but 2025 will mark a shift toward driving greater value and performance, writes Presidio’s Dan O’Brien.

    By Dan O’Brien • Jan. 7, 2025
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    New Apple finance chief gets $1M salary

    Kevan Parekh took over as Apple’s CFO effective Jan. 1, replacing Luca Maestri, who has assumed a new role at the tech giant.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Microsoft plans to pour $80B into cloud data centers

    The tech giant will funnel more than half of the investments into U.S.-based facilities, Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said Friday.

    By Matt Ashare • Jan. 6, 2025