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The rapid development of technology, its direct impact on the operation of businesses and the easier than ever access to large amounts of information over the internet have made it necessary to establish rules and practices that are able to enhance the resilience of businesses to cyber risks, provide the confidentiality, integrity and availability of data, and achieve privacy and personal protection Data.

Today marks World Environment Day. With 47 years of history, this day is dedicated to encouraging awareness and action to protect the environment.

Digital transformation starts with your employees. Your workplace culture should empower everyone in your organization transform and grow the business.

So, the challenge is to create the network of “touch points” of the future, today and make sure that it can bring sustainable growth to the business. But how can this be done?

On the occasion of the Law 4403/2016 on Non-Financial Information, which concerns the implementation of the European Directive on the incorporation of social and environmental data into the annual financial reports of large enterprises, the rhetorical -as critiqued by many- question resurfaced;

Digital transformation has become a buzzword but its meaning still remains rather ambiguous. In the financial services industry, the term is used at scale. Long-established institutions are more or less beginning to approach the issue of their digitization and wonder whether or to what extent technology-driven innovation is going to affect their business model and market performance.

We are living in a forward-moving society with a relentless accelerating pace in today’s business world; thus trying to manage the speed of changes becomes a vital process that needs to be in a continually evolving and reforming status.

When changes happen fast, then time has more value. In a world of agility, it is hard to believe that colossal, capital intensive energy companies need to change or die, in a matter of a few months or very few years. No one in this new energy future is too big to fail.

Some years ago, one would have never dreamt of the possibilities that this “digital network” called the Internet, would provide regarding the ways and means of communication with other people across the globe.

Starting this edition, I was thinking what would be the ideal theme for a good start. I consulted my favorite books, tried to recall excellent or interesting discussions I had with colleagues or with good friends, even made some surfing on the web seeking for a flash on my mind. But nothing. Thus, I concluded on the simple ques¬tion. What would be the most valuable asset for me, for my business and for my clients in the years to come?

Articles, surveys and up to date news about digital transformation and technology.

The question is no longer whether blockchain will disrupt the tax system, but how far, how fast and how to ensure your business is up to speed. Putting the hype aside, what does blockchain really mean for tax compliance and management within your business? What are the main risks and opportunities? How can you begin preparing for the shake-up ahead?

While some dynamic businesses are reaping the benefits from the introduction of enterprise management software applications, robotics, and advanced business intelligence tools, for others there is a significant risk of being left behind and even making costly strategic errors.

Whether it’s robotics, artificial intelligence or the cloud, advances in technology present a golden opportunity for the finance function. But what’s the best way to maximise potential gains: an enterprise-wide solution, or a more targeted approach?

Blockchain technology already plays a crucial role in the financial services sector. Now interest from other industries is on the rise, says Luis Pastor, IT consulting and innovation Partner, Grant Thornton Spain.

Your board has a crucial role to play in steering your company to long-term success. To be the best it needs to focus on three Ds: diversity, digital and development