Manufacturers Gaining Efficiencies and Funding Transformation
Learn how 7 manufacturers gained operational efficiencies and funded digital transformation with Rimini Street third-party support for enterprise software.
How AI Can Transform Financial Services & Banking
As an IT leader in the financial services (“finserv”) sector, I often reflect on the challenges we face in today’s rapidly evolving landscape, as well as the best ways to overcome those challenges. I’ve seen my share of changes in this industry and have always recognized that finserv is a balance between art and science. […]
Strategies for Telecom Executives—Navigating the OPEX Conundrum
As the market becomes increasingly competitive and technology evolves rapidly, telecommunications industry (telecom) leaders must find ways to achieve more with less — managing operating expenses (OPEX) without sacrificing critical capabilities. This balancing act is especially difficult in a capital-intensive industry like telecom, where infrastructure investments and IT systems are crucial for ongoing operations. In […]
Strategies for Telecom Executives—Balancing Innovation and OPEX
In my previous blog, Strategies for Telecom Executives—Navigating the OPEX Conundrum, we explored the growing pressures on OPEX in the telecom sector, from network upgrades and regulatory compliance to rising energy costs and cybersecurity. As telecom executives work to navigate these challenges, finding a balance between fostering innovation and managing operating expenses is no longer […]
CFO-to-CFO Insights: Prioritizing Financial Services IT in 2025
After years as a CFO who collaborated closely with CIOs, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of the CFO role from a financial steward to a strategic leader. The interplay between finance and technology has become more intertwined than ever, creating opportunities to drive innovation, enhance operations, and achieve strategic goals. During a recent conversation, I […]
CIO-to-CIO Insights: Priorities for Retail IT in 2025
In my many years as a CIO in the retail industry before joining Rimini Street, I’ve seen firsthand how the roles of CIOs and CFOs have become increasingly intertwined. Traditionally, IT strategy and investment were largely the CIO’s domain, but today, CFOs play an equally significant role. “C-Suite Imperatives: Evolving IT and Enterprise Investments,” Rimini […]
IT Experts in Action: Stopping Oracle Database Chaos on Black Friday
Retailers are heavily dependent on the holiday season to meet their yearly targets, and Black Friday is the crown jewel of that period. In 2023, consumers spent a jaw-dropping $222.1B online between November 1 and December 31. Cyber Week alone, those critical five days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, pulled in a staggering $38B in […]
Navigating the AI Revolution in Financial Services: Unlocking Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) has fast become a key consideration for the financial services sector. Operations from across the industry have utilised its technology in recent years in an effort to gain a competitive edge. From high street banks to trading floors and insurance organisations, AI has been leveraged to make decision-making processes faster, analyse datasets […]
How Smart Utilities Leaders Are Rethinking ERP Vendor Mandates
From maximising the lifespan of existing infrastructure, to delivering on sustainability goals and improving services for customers, utility companies face several well-publicised concerns. And the stakes are high, as the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) estimates the UK needs an extra £25-35 billion per year of accelerated investment to enable the National Grid to deliver […]