Times of Uncertainty Demand Continuous and Reliable Predictability

Asset Type: Spotlight Paper

Client: Oracle

Significant volatility and uncertainty have been the hallmarks of 2025. Driving this disruption is a complex interplay of factors such as ongoing tensions between tariffs and nonmonetary trade barriers, persistent liquidity shortages in global markets, and the looming prospect of dedollarization. Consumer and business sentiments also do not match the realities of hard economic data, making it more difficult for finance executives to plan.

Financial Services

July 1, 2025

The Business Value of Appian for Financial Services Institutions

Asset Type: White Paper: Business Value

Client: Appian

The uncoordinated adoption of new technologies in financial institutions can limit their
potential impact, resulting in increased costs, risks, noncompliance with regulations,
decreased productivity within technology groups, and a slower pace of business
innovation.

Financial Services

October 1, 2025

Understanding the business value of Splunk for Financial Services and Insurance

Asset Type: Tool: Business Value Snapshot

Client: Splunk

Take this short assessment to discover the potential ROI of using Splunk for financial services and insurance

Financial Services

March 1, 2025

Technical Debt Is a Fact of Life for Financial Institutions, and Not Always a Bad Thing

Asset Type: Analyst Connection

Client: Accenture

Technical debt is any technology that limits business growth and innovation. Ultimately, it is the role of the institution’s IT strategy, including hardware, software, skills, and processes, to overcome those limits through managing technical debt.

Financial Services

December 1, 2025

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Accounts Payable Automation Software for Midmarket 2024 Vendor Assessment

Asset Type: MarketScape Excerpt

Client: Emburse

The adoption of automated accounts payable (AP) processes by midsize firms is a strategic move to enhance financial operations and maintain competitiveness in the market.

Financial Services

September 2, 2025