Timing, Technology and Teamwork: CFO Takeaways for Success
What’s the secret to success for CFOs? Seasoned expert Michael Perica, EVP & CFO of Rimini Street, sums it up with three takeaways—timing, technology and teamwork. I was fortunate to speak with Jack Sweeney recently on his CFO Thought Leader podcast about some lucky breaks I got early in my career, my move from Wall […]
10 Data Privacy Best Practices in the Era of Remote Work
The pandemic-driven surge in remote work means even greater cybersecurity risk. Your mission? Deploy these 10 data privacy best practices to successfully navigate the realities of this new realm. With a significant portion of organizations navigating the largely uncharted landscape of remote work in recent years, prioritizing the protection of sensitive data has risen to […]
AI Potential Meets ROI Pragmatism: 3 Crucial Questions Every CIO Should Ask
As the volume and velocity of new AI technology accelerates, the pressure on IT leaders to implement AI at any cost is all too real. But there’s a better way: Look before you leap by first asking these three key questions. If you had to name 2023’s single-most impactful and disruptive technology, you’d need just […]
Generative AI Headlines Outpace ERP Adoption
In just a few months, the volume knob on Artificial Intelligence was cranked up to 11. But for all that deafening noise, most CIOs are finding AI doesn’t yet live up to the hype. If you’re assessing AI for ERP, here’s guidance on how best to look before you leap. AI is all the talk […]
CPO Secrets to Enterprise Software Sourcing and Procurement Success
With multi-dimensional complexity, strategic depth, and the need for foresight, the sourcing and procurement of enterprise software is often compared to a game of chess—in three dimensions. So how do you become a Grand Master? Chief Procurement Officer expert Brad Veech joined Judy Stubbington, VP, finance and operations at Rimini Street, and shared all the […]
5 Lessons Every CFO Can Learn From a Billionaire Singer-Songwriter
What lessons can CFOs learn from a billionaire singer-songwriter? While the five we’ve collected encompass fundamentals every experienced CFO should already know, her savvy serves them as smart reminders on the road to success. When you have a young daughter like I do, it’s almost impossible to avoid getting swept up into the Taylor Swift […]
Do ERP Ecosystems Act Like Cartels?
While the ecosystems formed by ERP and database vendors, systems integrators, and other partners can create value, there can be downsides as well. Here are five things you need to know about ERP vendors. Over the decades, large ERP and database vendors, system integrators, and other partners have formed an ecosystem to help customers deploy […]
How Finance Executives Weather ERP Transformation Storms
What do seasoned financial executives from Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and TESCO have in common? Recently, they each shared candid insights from ERP transformation and integration projects during a panel discussion. Fellow panelist Michael Perica, executive vice president & chief financial officer at Rimini Street, shares their hard-won lessons. When corporate financial executives gather to […]
ERP Strategy Lessons from Sweden’s CIO of the Year
Ingo Paas is the CIO of Green Cargo, a sustainable logistics partner serving 270 locations across Scandinavia, transporting some 22 million tons of freight annually. Recently, my colleague Luiz Mariotto and I had the privilege of hosting Ingo and a roundtable of IT leaders. Afterward, Ingo shared a deeper dive on his bold strategies that […]