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Stephanie Cassee is spot on. This is exactly what our customers say, that they have found procurements to be far more successful when there is engagement with suppliers before starting the formal part of the procurement – that way they can better understand the sorts of features and innovations that are available on the market, and which of these can best help them. They can then specify these innovations when the formal part of the procurement is underway, resulting in a solution that better meets the needs of the authority. Councils looking to procure a new EMS, please have a quick look at this short article by my colleague.

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Great conversation and amazed at what we covered in just 10 minutes. What is #softwareescrow Who is Escode, Part of NCC Group and NCC Group The measures #venturecapital and #privateequity are taking to protect their investments Third Party Risk Management #tprm and Escrow in the world of #mergers and #acquistions

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Here's an opportunity to gain firsthand insights into the practical applications of AI in #finance. Explore AI, machine learning, and corporate governance in modern finance. Find out how BT utilized #S/4HANA to streamline and modernize their finance processes. Learn how Equinor revamped their Internal Control over Financial Reporting (#ICoFR) with #SAP tools. Join Kristianne and team for a deeper look into the future of finance! #SAPFinance #Banking #Innovation

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I've just started Martin Sadler's book "Aspirationally Idle"... A title I very much relate too. Martin wrote this from the perspective of a CIO and from a supplier perspective its great to get insight to what a CIO is juggling at any one time. I obviously found the supplier section most interesting, especially the clinical nature of understanding the costs, value and how to make savings If you are an aspiring CIO, CIO or a sales guy looking for insight to mind of CIO its worth a read! https://lnkd.in/eiSvfDHD

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Without the UK's largest and most reliable business confidence survey, how can you really appreciate the current mindset of potential business procurement professionals. Thanks to the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, we can better understand where we are as a country. https://lnkd.in/eJTFjwVs #businessconfidence #businessresilience #capex #opex #Q2 #survey

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🚨 Big changes ahead for UK businesses! 🚨 The ECCT Act is now in effect—make sure your business is prepared. Discover the essential steps to stay compliant with this crucial legislation

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Something I've been pondering for a number of years and finally got irritated enough to post... How have IT suppliers, especially SAAS providers, managed to remove the concept of a resolution time from their service contracts? Clients pay them to deliver a service and yet, retain all the risk for the supplier not delivering, even when suffering significant service impact. The only material element that is offered is what they pass off directly down to the Cloud suppliers, Availability, retaining no risk themselves for the pain that they can inflict through bad management of services delivered by them. Surely it is within the supplier's gift to restore services to the last known working configuration within a decent timeframe so clients can manage the expectations of their customers? I get, with shared code bases, that actual fixes can be difficult to estimate and guarantee, but restoration should be manageable and actually represent a supplier's confidence in the ability to deliver its services to its clients. Time to push back against this?

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Sales starts by asking the right questions.

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Thinking of building your own risk orchestration platform? It's budget planning time of year; looking at consolidating solutions, consolidating suppliers, building your own customer journey to reduce costs for 2025? This is a MUST read!!!! 💡 In this article we pick out some of the issues relating to cost and timescales - and other pain points the interviewees described from their experiences of trying to build risk orchestration solutions in-house: 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecZD3-Ph? trmid=BSUKCA24.BSUKCA24.ConFin.OSES-1271003&utm_source=everyonesocial&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=BSUKCA24.BSUKCA24.ConFin

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Exciting times! If you want to have a chat about how we can help you with Data marketplaces, data management, or FOI systems, get in touch #GC14 #dataMarketplace #DataManagement #FOI #FreedomOfInformation #SAAS

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With Consumer Duty regulations being the most talked about items among my insurance broker network, I'd like to share FullCircl's latest whitepaper. The Consumer Duty regulations are transforming the UK's financial services sector. Is your business prepared? 📄 Our latest whitepaper, "Regulatory Compliance & Consumer Duty: Strategies for Financial Firms," offers essential insights and practical guidance to help you navigate these changes. 👉 Download the guide here - https://hubs.li/Q02KVTwS0 #ConsumerDuty #FinancialServices #Insurance #Compliance #CustomerCentric #FullCircl #UKRegulations #BIBA

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Thanks to the built-in tools and guided processes. Business Central supports HMRC integration for MTD- Making Tax Digital compliance, which allows businesses to submit VAT returns directly to HMRC. #Dynamics365 #BusinessCentral #VATCompliance #MakingTaxDigital #HMRCIntegration #TaxAutomation

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We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive webinar recording on the topic of Pegasus CIS 5 Subcontractors, where we delved into the intricacies of the UK HMRC Subcontractors scheme and its seamless integration into our software. Louise Dickenson, industry specialist and established Pegasus CIS product trainer, shared valuable insights and best practices during the webinar. https://zurl.co/gC5k Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of CIS 5 Subcontractors, whether or not you are a current user. Comprehensive Subcontractor Control: Explore how our Subcontractors Ledger streamlines the regulatory requirements of HMRC's Construction Industry Scheme while efficiently managing subcontractors' details, including their Unique Taxpayer Reference and verification status. HMRC Construction Industry Scheme: Discover how Pegasus CIS 5 simplifies the verification process of subcontractors' tax status with HMRC, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payment processing. Applications, Invoices, and Timesheets: Learn how our system facilitates the processing of subcontractor applications, invoices, and timesheets while adhering to HMRC regulations, enabling smooth and error-free transactions. Domestic Reverse Charge VAT: Understand the implications of Reverse Charge VAT for construction services and how Pegasus CIS 5 ensures full compliance with these regulations. Payments: Explore our streamlined payment process, from selecting approved applications for payment to generating Payment Certificates, all while maintaining full compliance with the Construction Industry Scheme.

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Are you struggling with spiralling cloud costs or how to get to grips with your FinOps strategy. If so, then come and join SCC & Apptio, an IBM Company for breakfast as we discuss strategies to enhance cost transparency, optimise cloud spend and drive financial efficiency.

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This looks set to be a game changer for the beeb - SAP and the BBC have announced that they're taking their partnership to the next level by migrating their IT systems to the cloud. The BBC is seeking to modernise its finance, HR, and procurement operations by utilising RISE with SAP on its Amazon Web Services. Why? Well, it looks like the BBC are aiming to simplify their services and provide cost-effective methods of managing their outdated IT systems. Using RISE with SAP means the BBC can cut down on effort and complexity alongside empowering their employees to focus on creating innovative processes and crafting better experiences for their audiences. This looks to be a great example of how strategic partnerships coupled with technology can empower progress and ensure organisations continue to thrive in a landscape that's constantly evolving. #SAP #CloudMigration #StrategicPartnership #Innovation

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