ESG Reporting Is Now a Competitive Differentiator for Technology Firms
Historically, the technology industry has been all about speed, innovation and growth. The winning firms have been those that could rapidly invent and develop new products and services and bring them to market faster than their competitors. But the formula for success in technology is changing. Now, great tech firms must not only be disruptive […]
Podcast: Tech Firms Must Balance Innovation With Corporate Governance and Regulation
To get to where they are today, technology firms have always made innovation a priority, with little thought given to traditional compliance or governance activities. While this innovation drive has provided them with the leading positions they enjoy today and established them as global economic engines, it also has sparked a “techlash,” with calls for […]
Top Risks 2019: Anxiety Grows Over “Born Digital” Competitors
Ask anyone what’s more authentic and durable – a table made of solid hardwood or one wrapped in a thin veneer, and few would choose the latter. So why is it that when it comes to digital transformation, so many companies seem willing to settle for a “digital veneer”? For one, not many executives recognise […]
Cyber Risk Assessment: Moving Past the “Heat Map Trap”
Given the limits on time, attention and resources with which every cyber team must contend, risk assessment plays a critical role in helping set priorities and decide between options. Having a rigorous and accurate risk assessment process goes a long way in determining an organization’s cybersecurity performance. Unfortunately, our observation has been that most cybersecurity […]
Pursuing Next-Gen Business Opportunities With Better Data Governance
In recent years, businesses have come to see improved data availability as a necessity for enhancing offerings, cutting costs and developing new models of business. For consumer products and services (CPS) companies, connected devices, online retailing and other digital tools are yielding more data than ever. Data and analytics — along with machine learning and […]
Top Risks 2019: CAEs Must Expand Their Risk View to Align With Expectations
Chief audit executives (CAEs) report to an audit committee of a public company’s board of directors, so it is critical that they are in tune with the concerns of board members and the C-suite. A recent analysis, however, reveals a divergence in risk perception that must be addressed if audit functions are to succeed in […]
