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At your service - how manufacturing is embracing the global shift towards servitization This article is sponsored by:

Michael Ouissi of IFS looks at why smart manufacturers no longer consider maintenance and servicing a ‘necessary evil’ but rather a means to enhance customer relationships and increase revenue.

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Show me the money – the CEO imperative that will drive ERP automation This article is sponsored by:

As talk of recession heightens, ERP balance sheets are being scrutinized to find ways to build up cash reserves. John Appleby of Avantra asks - can CEOs have their cake and eat it?

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Parsing the hype, hopes, and practical applications of AI across finance solutions This article is sponsored by:

Is AI in finance a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Zoho's Raju Vegesna does some myth-busting and explores the the middle ground where AI has a useful place amid the hype.

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Navigating economic uncertainty - how organizations can ride out the storm with digital transformation and the cloud This article is sponsored by:

As UK businesses gather for Salesforce Live in London, Zahra Bahrololoumi, CEO of Salesforce UK and Ireland, explains how organizations can thrive in turbulent economic times.

To make the right retail tech investments, look at consumer comfort This article is sponsored by:

Technologies on the cusp of mainstream adoption could be the key to taking your customer experiences to the next level, writes Orium's Leigh Bryant.

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Retailers turn to data to ride out economic woes This article is sponsored by:

Can retailers weather the storm as the cost of living starts to bite? Richard Cudd of Confluent looks at the actions being taken by senior execs at big retailers who are getting the most from their data.

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Enterprise-scale IoT is all about data — not tech This article is sponsored by:

Today's fleet vehicles are bristling with connected technology that produces mass amounts of data. Before businesses brag about being data-driven, they have to make the right decisions based on those connections, writes Samsara's Max Eversfield.

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AI is transforming CX - three ways it can revolutionise your support function right now This article is sponsored by:

Fast responses and resolutions to their issues are customers’ top priority - AI can make an immediate impact on the burden and complexity for customers and businesses. Zendesk's Cristina Fonseca points to three ways to get the most from AI in retail.

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How to drive social impact in supply chains - the key is in a business community This article is sponsored by:

Leaders are being held directly accountable for the ESG impact of suppliers and subcontractors throughout their supply chain. Vincent Toesca of Coupa points to where the gaps are showing - and how to use the power of the business community.

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Another IRR in Excel? Why leaders prefer getting stuck in an elevator This article is sponsored by:

When it comes to complex financial calculations, Excel falls short. Anand Pandya of Hakkoda unpacks why the modern data stack offers a more flexible approach to complex calculations when compared to Excel.

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Building the business case for more data This article is sponsored by:

To be more digital, or not to be - that's not the question. Joshua Husk from Software AG breaks down the challenges - what it really means, and how to focus your transformation resources.

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Getting real about AI in finance - can AI improve speed and closing accuracy? This article is sponsored by:

Crying out for modernization and automation in accounting - Dan Miller of Sage Intacct gets real about the power of AI with the latest survey findings from CFOs.

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Customer demands are driving change in the design of field service This article is sponsored by:

As customers increasingly demand remote service, how are organizations responding? Sumair Dutta breaks down the three key points from ServiceMax's latest field service research, and what this means for technicians.

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