Technology for tomorrow
Are you a tech evangelist? From developing a coherent and workable strategy, knowing how data and analytics will drive finance forward and learning to anticipate the disruptive technologies which may challenge your business models, tech savvy CFO are on the frontfoot.
19 January 2022 During the 2021 Finance Indaba Conversations, CFOs revealed that people and technology should work together. 22 December 2021 Synthesis’s Leandré Roux shares his lessons, pitfalls and successes while building digital platforms. 19 December 2021 CFOs discuss how technology can be used to eliminate legacy systems and improve the customer experience. 22 November 2021 Ian Putter reveals that the blockchain swell is getting bigger, with Standard Bank and Deloitte getting involved. 21 November 2021 Corporate set-up and hosting have been penetrated over and over again, with cyber-attacks increasing. 20 November 2021 Eftsure’s Ryan Mer explains that opportunity cost is greater than the risk of a cybersecurity attack. 18 November 2021 Trust in blockchain will build as more use cases become available, says Standard Bank CFO Arno Daehnke. 14 November 2021 Working out when to call an end to a system – and embrace the benefits – is up to the CIO ànd CFO. 09 November 2021 iOCO CFO Jo-Ann Pöhl highlights how e-wallets have already formalised the concept of decentralised money. 08 November 2021 Workday's Fred Portal unpacks how Covid-19 has forced organisations to accelerate their digital transformation strategies. 02 November 2021 Standard Bank’s Ian Putter reveals that blockchain could be key to inclusive trade and business growth in Africa. 26 October 2021 Tencent Africa CFO Tramayne Monaghan explains what blockchain is and why we need to get ahead of it. 18 October 2021 The SOLA Group CFO shares why renewable energy is important to him, and how the industry is booming. 28 August 2021 Kobus Venter explains that centralised treasury tech helps CFOs keep a handle on liquidity, cash flow and risk. 25 August 2021 Being agile in financial reporting is now a key consideration for the C-Suite, says Prosus’s Moveshen Moodley. 22 August 2021 Automation has become a feature of the finance function – in a positive way – says the iOCO CFO. 21 August 2021 Synthesis MD Michael Shapiro unpacks the fears around AI and how it can be used for social good. 11 August 2021 Leading women in finance and technology reveal that inclusion starts long before women enter the workforce. 02 August 2021 Bots are changing the way finance teams operate, including Hyundai Automotive SA, says CFO Thinus Venter. 26 July 2021 Reeza believes that Woolworths’ investment into online services has pointed the business in a new direction. 21 July 2021 Data is not an IT problem anymore, which is why CFOs need to get involved in its lifecycle in a business, says Serisha. 17 July 2021 TymeBank’s Dietmar Bohmer highlights the benefits of banks moving to the cloud to stay agile. 08 July 2021 Herman Singh shares the six key stages CFOs and organisations need to follow on their cloud journey. 03 July 2021 Michael Brink explains how finance professionals can benefit from automating their financial close. 01 July 2021 Sage’s Gerhard Hartman and AWCape’s Jeff Ryan explore the benefits of using cloud-based technologies. 25 June 2021 A CFO South Africa webinar reveals how digital solutions and open banking are changing the finance industry. 16 June 2021 Digitisation offers massive benefits but requires strategic thinking and infrastructure investment, says Exxaro FD. 29 May 2021 Pax Mataitsane says CFOs and ICT teams should work together as they move onto more agile OEM providers. 28 May 2021 How Workday helped Lloyds of London revolutionise their procurement functions. 18 May 2021 Karl Muller shares how Unilever achieved their ideal tax function through automation. 14 May 2021 Pieter Heyns said, in a “trust less” environment, bitcoin has shown that blockchain is secure and resilient. 12 May 2021 Accountants have been real life-savers during Covid-19 by transforming their human capital structures. 08 May 2021 CFO Paul Stedall says that finance professionals today are looking for the financial benefits of tech spend. 07 May 2021 CFOs need to tell the story the audience needs to visualise the metrics, so they can make good decisions. 06 May 2021 Jordaan says that CFOs need to utilise technology to become strategic business partners. 28 April 2021 Disruption is key; so too is governance, says the head of KPMG SA’s Emerging Tech Unit. 26 April 2021 A proponent of digital tech as a key enabler, Mark talks about Mr Price’s recent acquisitions and growth opportunities. 25 April 2021 In this case study, Dimago's Pierre Naudee tackles internal auditing using Alteryx. 15 April 2021 Jen explains some of the benefits of going on a digital transformation journey to transform the finance function. 22 March 2021 Riaan explains how Exxaro used drones during Covid-19 lockdown level 5 for remote stockpile assessment. 25 February 2021 Finance and HR executives were taken on a journey from the past to the future in the Fearless Future Summit. 17 February 2021 King Price CFO Paul Stedall believes that technology can take the finance function to the next level. 08 February 2021 Tramayne knew from his days auditing Spree.co.za that he wanted to work in the tech space. 30 December 2020 CFOs share their top tips on how to innovate, and be more effective and competitive. 05 November 2020 How professional services companies can lead through innovation and grow their businesses. 26 October 2020 Digital transformation in finance is reshaping the role of the CFO like never before. 13 October 2020 Automation is a key tool for finance functions to maximise operational efficiencies. 08 October 2020 CFOs have a key role to play beyond the books and digital transformation. 07 October 2020 CFOs must ensure that the pace and scale of finance technology investments align with their strategy. 25 September 2020 FinChatBot CEO Antoine Paillusseau: Personalised conversational AI solutions can assist and outshine human interaction. 11 September 2020 How Workday brought continued improvements and efficiencies to closing the books during Covid. 01 September 2020 Nedbank's Mike Brandon reveals how companies can use supply chain finance to manage Covid-19. 27 August 2020 CFOs agree that auditors need to adapt their processes to the new virtual world brought on by Covid-19. 22 July 2020 Technologies like central management systems allow for more effective insurance claims cost control. 19 July 2020 The share price spike has made nCino one of the most successful listings of the year so far. 08 July 2020 Herman Singh: Covid-19 killed office work, but technology has become the knight in shining armour. 30 June 2020 Roxane says the Investec Life milestone proves there is a good reason to invest in technology. 30 June 2020 A high EQ culture and strong empathy for customers makes Coupa Software a natural partner for organisations seeking to mitigate their supply chain risk. Todd Ford, CFO for the Nasdaq-listed tech player explains how the company helps customers navigate within a financially stressed world. 25 June 2020 Machines and people need to work in concert for successfully ERP systems and enterprises. 19 June 2020 TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg takes CFOs through the automation process. 17 June 2020 TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg explains why finance professionals need to automate. 12 June 2020 Nienke demos CaseWare Africa's automated reporting system in a CFO South Africa Webinar. 28 May 2020 SAP Concur's cloud-based platform automates much of the previously laborious reporting requirements incumbent on finance departments' spend management efforts. 13 May 2020 Automation is one of the key strategies driving financial reporting says Nienke Krüger. 08 May 2020 Oracle's Ronnie Toerien: Organisations are seeking to accelerate their digital transformation. 22 April 2020 Deloitte Analytics' Catherine Stretton: The time is right for AI implementation. 15 April 2020 Finance leaders have no choice but to prepare themselves and their workplaces for the digitization revolution. Workplaces are already reaping the benefits of automation and AI, and to remain current, CFOs need to embrace self-education along with any formal training that they can lay their hands on. 01 April 2020 Ian McAlister: Software and technology solutions replace admin with professional freedom. 27 March 2020 Tom Wells: Covid-19 provides an opportunity to transition towards a more digital, remote and dynamic workplace. 26 February 2020 Neil Buckley, Apex BI: something CFOs should know about but all too frequently don't. 12 February 2020 Organisations are under pressure to become more innovative and adaptable, says Obsidian's Muggie van Staden. 24 January 2020 The app is a mobile solution to VAT queries by enabling easy navigation through South African VAT legislation content. 13 December 2019 CFOs need to be adaptable, agile and forward-thinking in order to weather the storm and stay relevant. 04 November 2019 Maricelle Boshoff: Although AI is still in its early stages for ERP, the demand for the technology is rising. 29 October 2019 AgileIT CEO Nick Truran highlights three IT areas to focus on to achieve significant savings. 28 October 2019 BlackLine gets its message out there: It's possible to have finance automation control and visibility. 25 October 2019 Steven Sidley says SA enterprises with on-premise server rooms and data centres are sitting ducks. 25 October 2019 Altron Karabina's Paul Morgan says finance teams that use technology wisely can have a huge impact on results. 24 October 2019 Finance teams are under pressure. Collaboration software gives them more time to focus on strategy. 23 October 2019 Oracle's Phumzile Skosana outlines how to move beyond Excel and automate your FP&A process. 23 October 2019 TreasuryONE's Rudolph Janse van Rensburg says that since we can't make more time, RPA can optimise productivity. 23 October 2019 Altron Karabina's Dave Ives explains the benefits of migrating ERP systems to the cloud. 21 October 2019 Oracle's Audrey Mbuyazi: Technology frees finance professionals from mundane tasks, giving them more leave days. 21 October 2019 Customers are becoming more tech-savvy as Fourth Industrial Revolution becomes more entrenched. 20 October 2019 Speaking at the Finance Indaba, Thomson Reuters' Hari Ganesh Kumar made the case for tech transformation. 19 October 2019 Transunion CEO Lee Naik told Finance Indaba that finance professionals must work harder to stay relevant. 17 October 2019 Criminals will always be smarter if the right measures are not put in place. 17 October 2019 With the advancements in financial technology, accountants need to operate an integrated financial reporting ecosystem. 16 October 2019 Used effectively, data has the ability to transform the way we do business. 16 October 2019 "Robots are not coming for your jobs. New technology means that jobs will be reinvented." 16 October 2019 Some rules are obstacles to success, said Marnus Broodryk in his opening keynote at the Finance Indaba. 15 October 2019 Junior Biola, EasyDebit CEO, says a real-time verification solution for customer verification is imperative. 15 October 2019 CaseWare Africa's Christiaan Brink is encouraging accounting professionals and CFOs to embrace financial technology. 11 October 2019 Eight CFOs gathered at the Saxon to discuss the changes the Fourth Industrial revolution will truly deliver. 07 October 2019 IMAS CEO Nkosinathi Thela says finance professionals must reskill to co-exist with evolving technology. 01 October 2019 ERP solutions are designed to boost your business's overall ability to deliver the best product or solution to your market. Oracle NetSuite's cloud-based ERP solution takes your specific industry into account to ensure this is achieved. 19 September 2019 ZAR X CEO Etienne Nel says blockchain technology likely the future of financial markets settlements. 17 September 2019 Oracle MD Niral Patel announced today that the company's investment in growth in SA remains strong. 12 September 2019 The CFO and CIO can create a holistic strategy for technology investment, explains Sage's Matthew Kibby. 09 July 2019 Despite the hype, cost and skills are what's holding 4IR tech uptake back, says Arthur Goldstuck. 06 July 2019 Internal auditors need to keep up with the pace of technology says PwC Southern Africa CEO. 27 June 2019 Companies must adopt true multi-tenancy cloud technologies and architectures, says Workday's Zuko Mdwaba. 25 June 2019 Data analytics can be used to make more forward-looking, proactive decisions and to foster more collaborative relationships. 13 June 2019 Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on. 13 June 2019 Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on. 13 June 2019 Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on. 11 June 2019 Capitec CFO André du Plessis won the Compliance & Governance and Finance & Technology Awards. 06 June 2019 Kate Ferreira asked five CFOs about the most useful applications or types of technologies in their lives, both professionally and personally, and discovered it's not all about the newest, latest, and greatest tech on the planet, but rather how these tools and innovations are integrating into their days, unlocking insight, and - figuratively and literally - keeping the lights on. 06 June 2019 Deloitte's Valter Adão is guiding internal and external clients towards an inevitable digital future. Failure to embrace the coming changes is not an option - for your prosperity and the nation's. 03 May 2019 Despite less-than-ethical behaviour in the finance industry, professionals still trust CAs to do the right thing. 30 April 2019 Accountants think basic accountancy processes will be fully automated within the next five years. 26 April 2019 Professional institutions are researching new competencies that will change their qualification, writes Kate Ferreira. 23 April 2019 Switch Innovation CEO Brett Terespolsky explains why you need human intelligence on your front line. 23 April 2019 Before robots enter the workspace, a huge uptake of remote work is likely, reports Kate Ferreira. 18 April 2019 In part 1, experts look at how accountants will focus on relationships rather than numbers. 10 April 2019 MoneyWorks's Thandeka Zondi plans to get SMEs their working capital from government and big corporates. 10 April 2019 A new report from ACCA reveals the accounting profession needs to prepare for digital development. 28 March 2019 Co-president Chano Fernandez says a large Absa implementation is just the beginning of the journey. 26 March 2019 CFO Basil Sgourdos: This enables international tech investors to access Naspers' portfolio of internet assets. 22 March 2019 The FD is completing Stanford's Emerging CFO course, to support his focus on staying relevant.CFOs reveal that people and technology should have a symbiotic relationship
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CFOs advocating for technology
Special feature (Part five): Blockchain – Time to jump in or wait and see?
Be practical with finance digitisation, webinar reveals
How to address the multi-faceted cybersecurity challenges CFOs face
Special feature (Part four): Blockchain – It’s a question of trust
There is value in the CIO-CFO tech collaboration
Special feature (Part three): Blockchain – Decentralisation is already here
Covid-19 has catapulted CFOs to the digital leaders of business
Special feature (Part two): Blockchain – From blood diamonds to digital identity
Special feature (Part one): Blockchain – All hype or a game-changer?
CFO Oliver Braithwaite believes its an exciting time in SA’s renewable energy journey
Why centralised treasury tech is a game-changer for CFOs
Webinar reveals that financial transformation is a must to be fit for the future
CFO Jo-Anne Pöhl makes the case for increased automation of the finance function
AI, finance, and the good of society
Webinar reveals that digital transformation and support structures improves diversity
Webinar reveals that the bots are here to make life easier for finance
CFO Reeza Isaacs unpacks Woolworths’ new digital approach
TechSoft’s Serisha Beosumbar explains why data is a critical asset for the CFO
Why the cloud is crucial to agile, future-proof banks
CFO’s must think like rocket scientists to avoid having their heads in a cloud
How CFOs are successfully using finance automation to achieve tangible results
Podcast reveals that CFOs can identify opportunities and risks using cloud-based technologies
Open banking will reshape the finance industry as we know it
Optimise before you digitise audit, advises Riaan Koppeschaar, Exxaro finance director
CFOs should be working with their ICT teams when it comes to OEM
Webinar looks at how digitised operations can improve your bottom line
Webinar reveals Unilever’s practical approach to automating tax compliance
Community Conversation looks at blockchain and whether business is ready for it
Stephen Howe says financial and people management are the engine rooms of growth
CFO Paul Stedall says technology is not a cost centre, it’s an asset
Webinar reveals that CFOs need to become better storytellers
Sage FD Jordaan Burger: CFOs need to embrace digital transformation
Tech and governance must go hand-in-hand says KPMG’s Shamit Govind
Mark Stirton: making the CFO the chief futurist officer
How to streamline internal audits with data analytics
Jen McDonald making the digital transformation case at Deloitte Africa
FD Riaan Koppeschaar explains how Exxaro is using new tools for old jobs
Summit reveals that the future isn’t as ridiculous as you may believe
How tech can support, and drive, the finance function
Tramayne Monaghan: The unexpected accountant
A look back at the role of technology in finance
4 reasons your professional services firm should adopt digital transformation
Digital transformation: the biggest shift in the CFO’s role
Prepare for universal adoption of automation in finance
Digital transformation: The biggest shift in the CFO’s role in a decade
CFOs accelerate the pace of finance tech investments
Revolutionising customer engagement using conversational AI solutions
Webinar reveals that live reporting can save you time when closing the books
Nedbank CIB delivers a survival guide for supply chain finance
CFOs share their virtual audits tips and tricks in CFO Community Conversation
Technology waves wand over commercial, sectional-title insurance
South African Pierre Naudé's fintech company, nCino, makes headlines with $91 share price
Technology is reinventing the office
Investec Life CFO Roxane Leita: Life insurance market still attractive for innovators
Coupa CFO explains how community intelligence brings big data benefits to supply chains
Surviving the technoshock: how to get your organisation ready for AI-powered ERP
Why CFOs should automate, with TreasuryONE and Automation Anywhere
You can't go through a digital transformation without automation
CaseWare Africa's Nienke Kruger on why finance departments should automate their reporting
SAP Concur's Angelique Montalto: Avoid the horror of wading through mountains of receipts
CaseWare Africa launches Interim Financial Statements
Oracle IDC webinar: Digital transformation is no longer just an option
Enter the Age of With: Where humans work side-by-side with machines
Prepare for the future, it's already here (Part 1): Today's leaders need to be digitally savvy
The potential of professional
Will Covid-19 usher in the workplace of the future?
How to take charge of technology expense sprawl
Embracing open in the financial services sector
hApp-e-tax VAT app comes to South Africa
CFOs talk technology and disruption at exclusive CFO dinners
Explained: How AI is shaping the future of ERP software
Simple changes to storage, networks and telephony make big impact on bottom line
CFOs must embrace automation to improve their financial processes
City of Johannesburg breach due to too few 'deep' cybersecurity experts
Finance shouldn't cost your company more than 1.5 percent of your revenue
Digital collaboration can help your team to respond to increasing demands
Putting the A back in FP&A with Automated instead of Analysis
Is your finance team bot ready?
Cloud ERP can drive efficiency and unlock competitive value for your business
Finance professional, embracing AI solutions can free up your time
Finance Indaba panel discusses how technology supports customer service
Why finance teams must harness technology disruption for their advantage
3 Key developments that will have a significant impact on the finance profession
Finance Indaba hears that dated tech puts your organisation at risk
Adapt IT's Nienke Kruger talks integrated finance reporting at Finance Indaba
Data holds the power, says SAIPA's Hashim Salie
Automation will save time and money, says Adapt IT's Michael Mncube
Finance Indaba hears that to forge ahead, question the rules - and break them, if necessary
Overcome the challenges of non-payment by ensuring your customer is who they say they are
Automation remains the biggest challenge facing the finance industry today
Leading finance executives chart a course to the future at Saxon CFO dinner
IMAS helps students take 4IR by the horns with courses to fit busy lives and schedules
A solution that supports business growth in sector verticals
ZAR X to offer unit trusts on blockchain with Adhara and Computershare South Africa
Oracle plans to bring Cloud Data Centre to South Africa
CFOs: The CIO's most important ally in the drive for digital transformation
CFOs resistant to the Fourth Industrial Revolution says research from World Wide Worx
Shirley Machaba calls on internal audit functions to become more digitally fit
Embracing cloud instead of "cloudish" solutions is how Workday keeps up with the pace of innovation
Why long-term business success requires early adoption of key technologies
CFOs and Tech Special Feature part 5: Automation and self-service reporting at Standard Bank
CFOs and Tech Special Feature part 4: Mike Martin lives and dies by Excel
CFOs and Tech Special Feature part 3: For Tiffany Boesch, technology is about freedom and balance
Meet multiple CFO Awards winner André du Plessis, Capitec CFO
CFOs and Tech Special Feature part 2: Afrimat CFO on running your life and work globally
Resistance is futile: The digital future is inevitable
Special feature (part 5): "Future-proofing" the finance profession with ethics
Special feature (part 4): Finance professionals are actively investing into digital tools
Special feature (part 3): Developing your soft skills to stay relevant as a CA
Considering a chatbot for customer service? Think again
Special feature (part 2): Telepresence technology may cost many jobs in future
Special feature: The accountant of the future - goodbye, grunt work
An early payment revolution is about to hit the SME market
Explained: How machine learning is entering the accountancy mainstream
Workday making waves in the South African market
Naspers to list a new global consumer internet group on Euronext Amsterdam
Afrimat's Pieter de Wit opens up about strategy, growth and learning
