9 promising use cases for RPA in finance and accounting
Robotic process automation -- or RPA -- bots don't need a coffee break, they don't get tired and they don't lose focus after the 100th math problem that looks just like the 99 that came before. In other words, RPA is great for some of those peskier tasks finance and accounting teams don't like to do.
Streamlining The Mortgage Process Through Blockchain
Those following the precipitous path of cryptocurrency could rightfully question its future. But blockchain - the underlying technology that facilitates cryptocurrency’s function, also known as distributed ledger technology (DLT)-is a different story.
Blockchain, generally defined as a shared ledger that uses cryptography to produce immutable records to...
Five Considerations for Pandemic Event Preparedness
Organizations have a significant role in protecting the health and safety of their employees and limiting the impact of a potential crisis to their business operations, employees, customers and the public.
It is critical to quickly protect your overall business operations through a rapid response initiative and a robust organizational resilience program.
Streamlining The Mortgage Process Through Blockchain
Those following the precipitous path of cryptocurrency could rightfully question its future. But blockchain - the underlying technology that facilitates cryptocurrency’s function, also known as distributed ledger technology (DLT)-is a different story.
Blockchain, generally defined as a shared ledger that uses cryptography to produce immutable records to...
Have Your Sustainability Cake and Eat It, Too
Sustainability is a buzzword in the Food & Beverage industry. From big players to start-ups, producers to retailers, everyone wants their piece of the sustainable cake. But what does sustainability mean exactly? And how can companies take advantage of this trend?
Organic, local, fair trade, plastic-free, green, healthy, humane, plant-based… Sustainability credentials are...
Cyber-Risk Audits Reveal Companies' Biggest Vulnerability Is Their People
Driven by Board liability, the need to monitor third-party vendor risk, the requirement to obtain and maintain cyber insurance, and GDPR and SOC 2 certification, companies have stepped up to ensure cybersecurity. But, in spite of these steps, companies are still failing risk audits to an alarming degree. Statistics show that in most instances, people are at the root of the problem. To address it, companies must conduct risk audits that assess their "people" risk.
The Impact of Organizational Negligence to our Health Data
The industry is the worst when it comes to stopping insider data breaches, according to Verizon's 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). It leads all industries, including the financial industry, in cybersecurity attacks. In 2018, with over 750 incidents reported, a quarter of them being breaches ranging from data theft to ransomware and wire transfers.
Navigating the New Data Privacy Laws: A Roadmap for Media Companies
Mazars USA LLP is pleased to announce the release of Navigating the New Data Privacy Laws: A Roadmap for Media Companies.
The sweeping data privacy laws that have emerged in Europe, California and elsewhere are dramatically impacting the media industry, especially companies centered on print and digital content channels, because their customers files are the heart of their
ARE YOU MISSING THE TECH TRAIN?
Whether it's business innovation, employee engagement or everyday productivity, technology promises to do it all
Whether it;s business innovation, employee engagement or everyday productivity, technology promises to do it all. But amidst the limitless possibilities, leaders can find themselves uncertain on the benefits of certain technologies, how to focus their investments and how to get their people on board with change.
Paving the Way For Ibor Transition: Towards Benchmark Reform
Behind the scenes they are used as an index for almost all financial instruments. However, mounting regulatory pressure in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the LIBOR scandal, UK Government and Financial Stability Board reviews means we are now on a path towards a reform of the basis of interest rate benchmarks and, ultimately, the loss of IBOR.
What Manufacturing Can Teach Real Estate About Cybersecurity
Commercial property owners are poised to learn a tough lesson about cybersecurity and physical equipment - a lesson manufacturers learned years ago.
As they bring technologies into their buildings, property owners may inadvertently create entry points...
Are Retail Online and MPOS Applications Secure?
According to the National Retail Foundation (NRF) Retail has grown almost 4% annually since 2010. NRF expects retail sales in 2018 to increase at a minimum of 4.5% over 2017. Depending on who you read, current industry-wide, online sales make up between 9%-11% of all retail sales.
Cybersecurity Alert: 7 Things Companies Can Do To Avoid Data Breaches
Millions of government personnel files were recently compromised as part of a malicious hacking of the federal government’s Office of Personnel Management ("OPM") and the Interior Department. As the human resources department
Weak Cybersecurity Can Lead to Big Risks
Cybersecurity has long been a top concern for the private sector and government agencies, but not-for-profit organizations are now realizing the importance of cybersecurity to their operations. Cyber attacks are hugely costly in terms of both monetary
Sizing Up Amazon Web Services
ts core functionality on mobile devices and wide application in artificial intelligence (AI) spans blockchain, smart contracts, banking, insurance, regulation and cybersecurity. And Amazon Web Services (AWS), a major cloud player, is the go-to provider.
The People Factor in Cyber Breach
Recently leaked “Panama Papers” have shaken politics across the world. This has resulted in a change of the Prime Minister of Iceland, while exposing other top officials like the British Prime Minister and President of Russia.
Are You Missing the Tech Train?
Mazars publishes global study on familiarity, investment and implementation levels surrounding five transformative workplace technologies.