Cloud Wars Live with Bob Evans
The Cloud Wars franchise, part of the Acceleration Economy Network, analyzes the major cloud vendors from the perspective of business customers. In Cloud Wars Live, Bob Evans talks with both sides about these profoundly transformative technologies, and with monthly All-Star guests from across the business community about the trends impacting how the world lives, works, plays, and dreams. Visit https://accelerationeconomy.com/category/cloud-wars/ for more.
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Episode 55 | Tech Disruptions Ahead The Big Themes:Optimism for 2025 as a Transformative Year: Wayne and Bob express optimism about 2025, particularly for the U.S. economy and its impact on CIOs and digital transformation initiatives. Sadin talks about deregulation and efficiency measures, such as those championed by t
Supply Chain Insights The Big Themes:Customer-Centric Supply Chains: Customer-centric supply chains are about aligning every aspect of the supply chain to serve the ultimate consumer. Val describes this as keeping the "why" — the customer — at the forefront, rather than focusing solely on operational efficiencies. Comp
Highlights Expansions Through Acquisitions (01:32) SignUp Software has been expanding its product portfolio, moving from a focus on the office of the CFO more broadly into the operations world. Through acquisitions, its product suite has evolved. In December 2023, SignUp Software acquired Axtension, a Netherlands-based
SignUp Software Insights on the Trend Toward E-Invoicing and Continuous Transaction Controls
Highlights The Significance of E-Invoicing for Modern Business (00:50) Hedin describes e-invoicing as an evolution toward an easier, more standardized way to exchange information. It can include all the documents needed during the procure-to-pay process. Electronic invoicing differs from traditional digital invoicing.
Google Cloud's Innovation and Growth The Big Themes:Google Cloud's record growth and market positioning: In 2024, Google Cloud experienced five consecutive quarters of accelerating growth, including a remarkable 35% growth in Q3, up from 29% in Q2. Kurian attributes this success to the company’s ability to listen to cu
Highlights Creating Opportunities for the CFO (01:50) The foundation for the CFO role is to keep customer costs under control and be compliant. With the emergence of copilot technology, it has created new opportunities for business; not only impacting tech roles but finance roles as well. It has become a great tool for