Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Newsletter February 21, 2023 Talent Strategies Demand a New Normal People and culture sit atop the list of key risk concerns of board members and executives worldwide looking out over the next 12 months as well as into 2032, according to the latest Top Risks Survey from Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative. Even amid an uncertain economy, inflationary conditions and fears of a possible recession, people, talent and culture issues stand out as… Blogs May 15, 2023 Hyperbole, hype and hope? Trillions of reasons why the metaverse matters Ever since Steven Spielberg put the metaverse on the mainstream map in 2018 with his science-fiction adventure film, Ready Player One, based on Ernest Cline's novel of the same name, there has been a slow but steady drumbeat of momentum building around the potential and possibilities of this brave, new, immersive world. Sure, the metaverse had been talked about long before 2018, but once… Blogs February 18, 2022 Elevating ESG and Human Capital Reporting to the Next Level CFOs and finance leaders are focusing more time, expertise and innovation on their organisation’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and Human Capital investments and reporting. Not only do ESG and Human Capital metrics and measurement rank among the higher priorities for CFOs and finance leaders, according to Protiviti’s latest global survey of CFOs and finance leaders, but these areas… Client Story September 12, 2024 Process Transformation Generates Millions in Cash and Working Capital Improvement Discover how process transformation enhanced working capital by $24M and streamlined operations in a global energy firm. Client Story June 7, 2023 Resource backfill, technology and process change drive state procurement improvements Many institutions in the public sector are faced with improving the efficiency and responsiveness of their services and operations to better serve stakeholders and the public. High turnover and lengthy recruiting cycles are creating both a loss of tribal knowledge and an influx of inexperienced resources, leading to significant delays in day-to-day operations. Our client, a state procurement… Client Story April 10, 2024 Driving to Order-to-Cash Optimisation and Accounts Receivable Transformation This U.S.-based client, a subsidiary of a global water treatment company, offers water-as-a-service solutions to over half of the Fortune 500 companies across North America. Survey April 1, 2021 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks 2021 and 2030 — Retail Industry In the annual top risks survey conducted by Protiviti and NC State University’s ERM Initiative, retail executives identified pandemic-related government policies as their top risk issue for 2021 and beyond. Retailers also listed a deterioration in market and economic conditions, and talent retention and acquisition challenges among their top risks. Overall, the survey results reveal significant… Podcast April 17, 2024 Podcast | How Quantum Computing Changed Our Understanding of Science – with Lincoln Carr While we await practical business advantage with quantum computing, has quantum information science already furthered our understanding of science? What’s the difference between a simulator and an emulator, and how does a physical quantum computer fit in? Join Host Konstantinos Karagiannis for a chat with Lincoln Carr from Colorado School of Mines as they explore these topics, along with… Podcast December 1, 2021 Podcast | Monte Carlo Simulations and Other Quantum Use Cases with QC Ware Monte Carlo simulations have been around for quite a while in classical computing, and help companies model “what if scenarios” such as how pricing might change over time. Since 2015, the quantum computing industry has believed Monte Carlo simulations would be one of the best use cases to show quantum advantage. QC Ware was able to prove the feasibility of this… Insights paper November 8, 2024 Understanding the Impact of the EU AI Act: A Primer for Financial Institutions Navigate the EU AI Act's impact on finance with our strategic guide to compliance and ethical AI use. Load More