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Software Evaluation

SAP BPC End of Life: What You Need To Know and Alternatives To Consider

December 11, 2025

Everything you need to know about SAP BPC end of maintenance—and four alternative solutions to consider as you determine your future technology needs.

Tariffs, Turbulence and Market Unrest: How FP&A Teams Can Lead Businesses Through

How FP&A teams can play a pivotal role in guiding their businesses through new tariffs and the resulting market changes—and the tools that can ...

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Finance Strategy and Leadership

13 Books Every CFO Should Read in 2025

January 29, 2025

Hone your leadership skills and business acumen this year with these 13 book suggestions curated from CFOs, CEOs, finance experts and other leading ...

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Software Evaluation

ERP vs. CPM: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?

December 20, 2024

What sets ERP software and CPM software apart, what role do each play in your day-to-day business landscape and which solution should you implement ...

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The Definitive Guide to AI in FP&A: Benefits, Use Cases and Risks Explained

Experts in finance, business and technology weigh in on the potential use cases of AI in FP&A and the benefits and risks that come along with it.

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How AI Can Power Finance Productivity—and Why Doing More With Less Matters

To keep up with business demands, today’s FP&A teams need to do more with less. Learn how generative AI can help unlock finance productivity.

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Law Firm Performance Management: How To Get Your Legal Tech Stack Right

What to consider as you build out a legal tech stack that supports your performance management efforts and increases your law firm’s profitability ...

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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Why Agile Demand Planning Matters for Manufacturers

January 24, 2024

We explore how agile demand planning helps manufacturers strategically balance their supply and demand, along with the technologies that make this ...

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How To Maximize ROI From Development Projects and Get Control of Your Construction Budget

January 10, 2024

What real estate developers need to know for evaluating and maximizing profitability of construction projects.

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Financial Performance Analysis for Franchises: Get Better Insights on All Your Locations

January 02, 2024

Learn how franchises can improve profitability across all their locations with strategies and technology that support both franchisors and ...

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The Keys to Effective Law Firm Profitability Analysis

October 05, 2023

From which metrics to focus on to solutions for common challenges: here’s everything you need to know for building an effective law firm ...

Executive Perspective

What Every Finance Leader Needs To Know About Collaboration and Compromise

Learn how to build a culture of collaboration and compromise in your organization, and why its something every finance leader should strive for.