Trends

Artificial intelligence & machine learning

While drug discovery was an early target for AI capabilities, the technology’s predictive powers have made it a good fit for many other facets of the industry. As pharma leverages real-world uses of AI, the industry has also been careful about big-picture hype for the technology as some of its limitations become clear.

FinOps: How CIOs are managing cloud spend

FinOps has emerged as a strategic solution to control cloud spending, aligning finance and technology teams to address post-migration cost challenges and optimize resources. As digital transformation accelerates and AI capacities expand, CIOs and CFOs must proactively manage budgets to prevent unchecked expenses while driving innovation.

The state of loss prevention in retail

Retailers are increasingly focused on loss prevention to streamline operations, though decision-making is hindered by unclear data. While organized retail crime is a major concern, internal theft—especially by employees—accounts for a significant portion of shrink, prompting retailers to explore technologies and strategies to reduce losses.