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What are the real opportunities for decentralisation in 5 years?

Xero

Still, it wasn’t until almost two decades later, with the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, that it had its first real-world public application. But first, what is blockchain technology? Blockchain technology was first proposed as a research project back in 1991.

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Reflecting on a Decade of Cloud Accounting

Cloud Accounting Podcast

TeePublic Store: [link] Subscribe Apple Podcasts: [link] Spotify: [link] Google Play: [link] Stitcher: [link] Overcast: [link] We look back from the end of 2019 all the way to 2009 — a decade in which technology changed our lives and the accounting profession. QR codes, anyone? QR codes, anyone?

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Customer Interview: Before and After Accounts Payable Automation with Bill Gilbert

AvidXchange

When I started 17 years ago, we had 30 employees and three computers. Bill : We’ve been AvidXchange customers since 2009, so we were an early adopter of accounts payable automation. How did the process change in 2009 when you implemented AvidXchange? We also acquire pre-existing real estate and manage those assets.

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CFOs’ Biggest Challenges in 2023: Inflation & Recession

MineralTree

With the rise of big data, cloud computing, and other digital technologies, CFOs must harness the power of technology to streamline processes , minimize inefficiencies, and inform their company’s overall strategy.

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3 Biggest Myths about Accounts Payable Software and Services

AvidXchange

Finance teams don’t have to buy and integrate expensive new hardware or computer servers. AP departments can take full advantage of the flexibility and efficiency benefits of cloud computing technology because it uses existing infrastructure. It’s a myth that this technology is difficult to install and use.

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Preventing payment fraud and shadow spending

Nanonets

Satyam Computer Services , an Indian IT services company, faced a major financial shadow spend scandal in 2009. For example, as a result of PwC’s alleged involvement in the Satyam Computer Services scandal, the company was banned from auditing listed companies in India for two years.

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How to cut business expenses in a meaningful (and sustainable) way

Nanonets

This was evident during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, as shown in McKinsey’s survey above. The successful use of technology entails the use of various technologies, such as IoT, AI, blockchain, 5G, and edge computing, which help businesses optimize processes, cut costs, and enhance efficiency.