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Reading Time: 7 minutes Here’s a reality you might find surprising: AI in finance is not a new phenomenon. In 1982, Renaissance Technologies ushered in the AI era with pioneering “expert systems” for financial data analysis and investment decision-making. Since, the finance sector has widely employed predictive AI for the examination of past market figures, patterns and signals. The […]

Reading Time: 9 minutes In every project, every business wants every dollar, euro or pound to go further. This is why cost control in project management is a major concern – but it requires a more nuanced approach than merely budget slashing. Instead, costs should be optimised rather than controlled, per se. Cost optimisation isn’t just about cutting corners; […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes The role of a freelance data analyst has become vital for companies seeking to make informed decisions. As organisations generate massive amounts of data, the expertise to extract meaningful information has become a valuable asset. This guide explores the essential skills and considerations for hiring data analysts, with a particular focus on leveraging freelance talent […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Meeting deadlines is a critical element of project management. It goes without saying it greatly influences client satisfaction—as the old saying goes, time is money. And yet, Project Management Works found that only 39% of all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the required features and functions. This means the majority of […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes La investigación y desarrollo (I+D) es fundamental para el crecimiento de las empresas y la transformación tecnológica de sus unidades de negocio. En España, la inversión en I+D ha experimentado un crecimiento sostenido en los últimos años, pasando de un 0,8 % en los años 90 al 1,55 % del PIB en 2023. Ese mismo […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes The average lifespan of a company on the S&P 500 has plummeted from 60 years in the 1950s to just 18 years in the present day. The ability to adapt and innovate isn’t merely nice to have—it’s a matter of survival. Whether a start-up or a well-established company, how you manage your operations and drive […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Dynamische Geschäftsführung ist seit langem ein Erfolgsrezept. Durch den flächendeckenden Einsatz von digitalen Warenwirtschaftssystemen und detaillierten Nutzeranalysen ist sie heute wichtiger denn je. Kurz gesagt: datengetriebene Entscheidungen sind heute der Schlüssel zum Erfolg. Power BI, entwickelt von Microsoft, steht dabei an der vordersten Front moderner Business Intelligence (BI). Das Power BI Dashboard bietet Unternehmensführern und IT-Experten […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes In the heart of Europe, a technological tug-of-war is underway. On one side, the newly ratified Artificial Intelligence Act demonstrates the European Union’s commitment to ethical and responsible AI development. It seeks to protect fundamental rights and foster trust in AI, setting a global precedent for regulation in this rapidly evolving field. On the other […]

Reading Time: 8 minutes Der Begriff Kostenoptimierung bezeichnet einen umfangreichen Prozess, in dem die Kosten eines Unternehmens genauestens analysiert und durch kontinuierliche, geschäftsorientierte Methoden positiv beeinflusst werden. Ziel ist die langfristige Steigerung der Effizienz und Wirtschaftlichkeit. Eine strukturierte Kostenoptimierung benötigt praktische Ansätze und Methoden zur Identifizierung von Einsparpotenzialen und zur Effizienzsteigerung. Im Fokus stehen die langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und die […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes Due diligence (DD) is the cornerstone of private equity and high-stakes acquisitions. It involves investigating a potential investment, verifying its financial health, operational efficiency, legal compliance and more. Naturally, this demand for precision and objectivity makes AI for due diligence an intriguing possibility, which just 24% of private equity firms are leveraging. AI for due […]