Though originally coined, it’s believed, in the late 1980s as a reference to increasing data volumes, the concept of ‘big data’ really took off in the aughts (ok, fine, the 2000s) when members of Gartner, the global research and advisory firm, expanded the definition to include the 3Vs: Increasing Volume of data being stored and […]
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Using big data to make better pricing decisions
Data. Data. Data. It’s a twist on the age-old real estate agent adage of “Location. Location. Location.” to explain the wild fluctuations of home property values. In this instance, the one-word, thrice-repeated maxim highlights the increasingly powerful role a company’s utilization of its own compiled information plays in its success. The days of sole reliance […]
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7 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Usage Billing System
It should come as no surprise today’s most successful billing solutions are expected to come in all shapes and sizes, figuratively speaking. The modern business models they’ll support run the gamut so why shouldn’t they? The days of sticking to the one-time sale are long gone, but, frankly, so are the days of hybrid support […]
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Q&A With RecVue’s CEO
Nishant Nair, Founder and CEO of RecVue, recently sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Global FinTech Series, which covers top finance technology news, insights and digital marketing trends. Topics included the future of order management, the pandemic’s impact on Order-to-Cash trends and his company’s approach to data privacy and cybersecurity framework adoption. Provided below […]
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The Compatibility of Forecasting and SaaS Revenue Management
Every business needs to think about revenue in some way or another to survive. Knowing how much revenue is being earned may come easier for some operations more than for others. For those businesses which are subscription-based or contract-based, gathering that information is more of a challenge. This process of knowing how much revenue is […]
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Keeping Your Friends Close
We’ve written a great deal in this space about the value of partnerships. In business, as in life, partnerships can spark creativity, build stability and foster growth. We take great pride in such foundational achievements as earning certified membership in the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), building our automation platform on Oracle Cloud infrastructure and its availability […]
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Keeping Up with the SEC: Is Your Digital Transition Ready & Is the SEC Ready for You?
Mammoth government agencies are not your typical go-to when highlighting the frontrunners in technology. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may change that. While it’s true the 87-year-old institution is more in a catch-up mode than leading the charge, the SEC should be given credit for acting swiftly in response to the digital revolution […]
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Five Pitfalls to Avoid in Managing Partner Payments
Here’s something that is not going to blow your mind. A Harvard Business Review survey of more than 600 business and technology leaders across the globe some years back helped cement the correlation between early adoption of new technologies and better business outcomes. We mean… right? Seems like quite the no-brainer not necessitating mindshare at […]
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