| | June 20166CIOReviewIn the complex scenario of managing businesses, the CFOs, who champion total shareholder return, agree that being tethered to outdated systems, in addition to wastage of time and effort, result in inaccurate financial metrics. Primary on their agenda is the realization to adopt new business models and leverage technology to make reliable and strategic decisions.Technology proves to be the mainstay that will help the CFOs implement effective strategies to manage the whole gamut of functions--from preparing a robust business plan aligned with the corporate strategy, to meticulously planning the annual budgeting exercise and treasury management, to accurately forecasting the financial performance, while instilling an effective corporate governance. In his present role of combining strategic and operational dimensions, the CFO stands to benefit from a host of contemporary software and technological innovations which include business analytics, cloud, mobile computing, social collaboration tools and big data platforms that speed up the transformation. For instance, the impact of predictive analytics in forecasting financial performance based on real-time inputs, identifying fraud, and assessing risks, alongside in-memory computing is equipping the CFOs to propel the organisation to the next level of growth. Furthermore, modern CFOs are contemplating on catalytic innovations such as blockchain technology to gain early bird advantage in many facets of corporate funding. Though a nascent value proposition, blockchain is proving to be transformational in eliminating paper-based error-prone processes in the distribution and tracking of shares. The digital wave is spawning a host of innovative solutions that will help in analyzing financial performance data swiftly to take decisive business decisions. On this note, we present the 20 Most Promising Corporate Finance Tech Solution Providers that help in extracting maximum value from the confluence of technologies. The special edition also features strategic insights from subject matter experts who have leveraged technology to effectively align their strategies with organizational goals. Leafing through these pages will give you comprehensive insights on how the corporate finance function has embraced varied technologies to improve business operations and positively impact business results.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewJUNE - 30 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 June 30 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 42 Published by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com CORPORATE FINANCE TECH SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT: 510-565-7560Arun KantEllen Pearson Joshua ParkerKathy ArnoldSarah FernandesVivian MurrayJennifer Stephenjennifer.stephen@cioreview.comVisualizersStephen ThomasAnil KumarManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialAnchoring the Finance Transformation
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