AI Is a Double-Edged Sword of Business Opportunity and Cybersecurity Risk for E&U Industry
The challenge: Companies in the energy and utilities (E&U) industry are moving fast to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, to increase their competitive edge. But while AI can help these firms to drive innovation, boost profitability and reduce certain risks, it also increases their exposure to cyber threats. Why it matters: Cybersecurity risk […]
SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs — The Experts Weigh In
What happened: On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved for the first time the trading of funds containing Bitcoin on U.S. stock exchanges. Why it matters: This is a win for cryptocurrency in the U.S. and a watershed decision by the financial regulator. The move is expected to boost confidence in […]
Why Sales Transformations Fail and Critical Steps to Avoid Common Pitfalls
The big picture: In today’s virtual selling environment, revenue-aligned organizations must adopt a different mindset to drive successful sales transformations. Technology alone is not enough for successful digital transformation in sales; practical considerations and change reinforcement are crucial. Important takeaway: Business leaders should prioritize technology stacks that improve buyer engagement and simplify seller workflows. Other […]
Navigating Your Post-Pandemic Rewards Strategy
The big picture: The shift to new in-office, work-from-home and hybrid working models is leading many organizations to reexamine their compensation and benefits strategies to support cultural objectives and attract talent. Between the lines: The need to realign rewards packages with new working models is part of a longer-term push by HR leaders to develop more detailed […]
Are You Proactive in Understanding the Technology — And Talent — Gaps in Your Finance Group?
AI and other technology innovations have CFOs understandably excited about the possibilities for the finance organization and the broader enterprise. Why it matters: CFOs are concerned about lagging behind quicker-to-pounce competitors. What’s next: CFOs are focused on deploying advanced analytics, generative AI (GenAI) applications, diagnostic AI techniques and tools, process mining, and other recent breakthroughs […]
