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Two-thirds of UK finance chiefs hit by hidden software costs

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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A survey reveals 78% of UK finance leaders are hit by hidden costs or price hikes from financial software, adding pressure amid economic challenges.
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CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
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Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.
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Tenable names Steve Vintz & Mark Thurmond as co-CEOs

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Tenable names Steve Vintz and Mark Thurmond permanent co-CEOs after leading as interim heads, driving growth and strategic initiatives.
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Payhawk debuts revolutionary AI office for finance teams

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Payhawk has unveiled the AI Office of the CFO, a new suite of AI agents aimed at enhancing finance teams' efficiency by automating critical tasks.
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Alteryx appoints Ben Canning to drive AI product strategy

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Alteryx has appointed Ben Canning as Chief Product Officer to spearhead product strategy and AI innovation amidst recent high-profile executive changes.
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ProSpend report urges modernisation in financial operations

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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ProSpend's new report urges CFOs to modernise financial operations, highlighting that outdated systems and manual processes impede efficiency and strategic growth.
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Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.
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AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.
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CRM tops list of valued finance technologies in 2024

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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A Gartner survey reveals that CRM technologies lead in importance for finance leaders, highlighting a shift towards cloud ERP and ABI tools for strategic insights.
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BlackLine announces 2024 partner awards for excellence

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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BlackLine has unveiled the winners of its 2024 Global and Regional Partner Awards, recognising firms excelling in digital transformation for CFOs.
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Syrenis appoints new leadership to drive growth strategy

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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As Syrenis marks its 25th anniversary, it announces key leadership appointments, aiming for expansion amidst rising data privacy demands in the tech industry.
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US tariffs compel firms to shift tariff burden to buyers

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are driving CFOs to adjust strategies, with 59% expecting to pass costs largely to consumers.
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Exclusive: Aryaka redefining SASE with a unified, AI-driven approach

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.
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Why the CFO is the true tech pioneer in modern business

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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As businesses increasingly harness vast amounts of data, CFOs are evolving into tech pioneers, leveraging AI and analytics for strategic decision-making.
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Western Digital completes Flash business separation move

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.
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Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
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Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.
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James Eyton joins Monta as CFO to drive global growth

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Monta has appointed James Eyton as Chief Financial Officer to enhance its executive team, aiming for significant growth across Europe and North America.
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CFOs set to boost tech budgets in 2025 despite challenges

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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A Gartner survey reveals that 77% of CFOs intend to increase tech budgets in 2025, while plans for employee compensation rises fall sharply amid economic uncertainties.