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Don’t call it a comeback

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That's certainly true for LL Cool J. In my case... not so much. Over six years ago my career path, where I was going, and the impact of blogging diverged. It's not that I didn't have anything to say... I did, and I continue to. I just did it in a different way on a different platform. So why

Drowning in Data, Surviving with Smarts: Why AI Alone Isn’t the Answer

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Data is exploding—and not metaphorically. According to a late 2024 report by Exploiding Topics, the world was expected to generate 181 zettabytes by the end of that year, up from 120 zettabytes in 20231. That’s 181 trillion gigabytes—most of it unstructured, unanalyzed, and unusable by default. The

Finding the 10% That Matters: A CFO’s Guide to Strategic Data Use

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In today’s digitally connected world, businesses are overwhelmed with vast amounts of data. For CFOs, the challenge isn't accessing information—it’s identifying the 10% of data that truly matters. With the right strategies, CFOs can turn endless streams of numbers into actionable insights that drive

Navigating the Ethical Landscape of AI-Driven Process Optimization

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Introduction Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for more than 50 years, it has only been revolutionizing business process optimization for the last 20 years, driving unprecedented levels of efficiency and productivity across industries. From fraud detection systems analyzing

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Boosting Efficiency: The Power of AI Process Optimization

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The era of AI process optimization in business transformation In today's digital arena, businesses face a daunting challenge: operational inefficiencies that hinder progress and hinder competitiveness. Outdated processes and data overload drain resources, stifle creativity, and reduce

Case Study: 30% Efficiency Gain Through AI Process-based Improvement

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As an experienced business leader who's led numerous strategic initiatives, I've seen firsthand how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve operations. This case study demonstrates how Novartis strategically implemented AI solutions to overcome industry-specific challenges, resulting in significant

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“At the end of the day, finance leaders have to be proper storytellers. You have to be constantly on top of your data and tell the story behind the numbers... The CFO has to be on top of information flow at all times.”

Gerardo Adame, VP Finance at XP Power, and Mark Partin, CFO of BlackLine

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