83 Results from 2020, /startups
Ivan Kot Solution Consultant at Itransition
Though service level agreements (SLAs) have proved their importance for business reputation and project success, many IT vendors still doubt that SLAs have any relevance for them. Meanwhile, IT consultants believe that SLAs are an absolute necessity for delivering impeccable service. In this post, we will discuss why SLAs are necessary and review t...
23 December 2020 /devops /startups Business Knowledge for IT
Paul Christensen CEO at Previse
2020 has been a hard year for British businesses, from the UK’s smallest suppliers to its most powerful retailers, none have been infallible to the impact of Coronavirus. Arcadia’s collapse into administration highlights just how precarious the UK’s market is. The demise of Philip Green’s retail empire, and the fire sale of Debenhams, demonstrates
14 December 2020 /payments /startups Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Dmitry Dolgorukov CEO at GiniMachine
A strong credit risk management system in combination with AI and ML technologies can not only mitigate financial risks but also level up the effectiveness of decision-making processes, increasing a company’s profit. According to Statista, the number of only FDIC-insured commercial banks in the U.S. over the last 20 years reduced by half. It sugg...
14 December 2020 /startups Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Jussi Karjalainen CEO at Valtatech
How learning from 2020 will ensure your business thrives in 2021 The acronym VUCA was first used in 1987 to describe or reflect on the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity of general conditions and situations. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed each of these four areas to their extremes, with many organisations facing greater volatili...
08 December 2020 /startups /covid-19 Business Knowledge for IT
Amita Choudhary Marketing Manager at Princeton Growth Accelerator
While some sectors of the economy are struggling, many are using the recent world events as an opportunity to finally get their business ideas off the ground. If you are part of that group, or if you have a relatively young company that is just now gaining ground, here are some of the common pitfalls you should avoid. Overworking yourself or your ...
06 December 2020 /startups Whatever...
Adam Lieberman Chief AI Officer at Finastra
Across industries, data is recognised as an organisation’s most valuable asset. From data comes knowledge and new insights that can be used to improve every function of a business, from new and better products and services for customers, to operational efficiencies. As data strategies mature, firms are turning an increasingly expectant eye toward ...
27 November 2020 /regulation /startups Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
Social media is all around us these days, and it’s become tightly integrated into many people’s lives. It’s also proven to be a successful platform for businesses to build their popularity on, and we’ve already seen many companies take active advantage of that. And while the market may seem a bit crowded these days, this shouldn’t discourage anyon...
25 November 2020 /startups Whatever...
Laurent Descout CEO at NEO Capital Markets
The pressure facing SMEs this year is widely known, and they are looking for ways to improve their cash flow and payment decisions. Data analytics is a hidden gem that many SMEs are not tapping into. Smart data-driven decision-making could potentially be transformational for small businesses owners. The ability to maintain positive cash flow is on...
25 November 2020 /payments /startups Treasury Management
The fintech revolution has replaced outdated technologies and streamlined antiquated practices across a wider range of industries. However, this wave of innovation seems to have bypassed corporate treasury departments, which have struggled to keep up with the latest developments. Fortunately, that is now changing. Fintech innovation has transforme...
18 November 2020 /payments /startups Treasury Management
Technology remains a lucrative business even in the times of a worldwide economic recession and uncertainty. Gartner projects the global IT spending to slide only by 8% in 2020 and recover slowly but steadily over the next year, and certain segments, such as remote working software and cloud services, will see an increase in spending. Also, due to...
17 November 2020 /people /startups Business Knowledge for IT
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