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    January 31, 2024
    Enabling enterprise data governance with Microsoft Purview
    Data is the lifeblood of today’s digitally transformed business environment and is growing rapidly as it is estimated that 90 percent of the world’s existing data was created in the last two years alone. With such rapid growth, simply understanding the context of what data is important to keep, classifying that data and organising it into a useful form cannot happen without the support of…

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    January 31, 2024
    Capabilities, limitations of Microsoft’s native SoD tool
    Segregation of duties (SoD) is a well-known term among auditors and anyone who has ever been audited. SoD is the understanding that no user should have access to two conflicting business functions that would allow a user to commit fraud or error (e.g., the ability to create a vendor record, then process a payment to that vendor). The idea can be intimidating and overwhelming to those who do not…

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2024
    Azure DevOps: 3 tips to organise work items using standard functionality
    To effectively manage software development projects, it’s crucial to organise work items efficiently. Proper organisation not only boosts productivity but also enhances collaboration among team members. Microsoft Azure DevOps (ADO) is a powerful platform that allows teams to plan, develop, test and deliver software with efficiency and precision. Whether leveraging ADO for ongoing production…

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    January 31, 2024
    Cloud synergy: Microsoft Azure and its relationship to Microsoft 365
    As organisations increasingly embrace cloud-based technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency, understanding the dynamic relationship between Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 becomes crucial for maximising their potential. With the power of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, organisations are gaining agility and driving innovation, but what is the difference between the two? When rolling…

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2024
    From Graduate To Managing Director: Shane Silva’s 18 Year Consulting Career at Protiviti
    Reflections from 16 years ago as a consultantStepping into the role of a graduate consultant right out of university in 2007 was both an exciting and intimidating experience. Like many newcomers, I found myself grappling with the concept of adding value to projects and clients with limited industry experience. I felt like I needed more years under my belt, more projects to my name, and more…

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    February 9, 2024
    Operationalise sustainable sourcing in supply chain management
     Without an effective sustainability program within the sourcing and procurement and supply chain functions, the rest of the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) footprint can quickly disintegrate.

  • Newsletter

    February 7, 2024
    The Top Risks 10 Years Out: Global Risks Are Persistent
    Capturing insights from over 1,100 C-level executives and directors across multiple industries with broad geographic representation, our global survey of C-level executives and directors survey offers insights for the top risks over the next 10 years out to 2034. The following table provides a context for understanding the most critical uncertainties companies face looking forward to 2034.TOP…

  • Newsletter

    April 17, 2020
    COVID-19: Paradigm Shift in the Boardroom (An Expanded Discussion)
    The discussion below is a more complete coverage, including examples, of the topic addressed in Issue 127 of Board Perspectives: Risk Oversight and on NACD/BoardTalk.The global COVID-19 pandemic is a different experience from other catastrophic events like the September 11, 2001 attacks and the 2007-2008 global financial crisis. It is spawning new thinking in all quarters,…

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    September 16, 2020
    Strategies for Reducing Retail Shrink During Challenging Times
    Shrink has long represented a significant challenge for retailers. Unfortunately, during a time of tightening margins and declining sales, the issue shows no signs of withering away. According to the 2020 National Retail Security Survey of the National Retail Federation (NRF), shrink is at an all-time high. In 2019, it accounted for an average rate of 1.62% of inventory, calculated at retail,…

  • Podcast

    November 16, 2021
    Podcast | Future of ESG
    In this episode, Paul Middleton, Managing Director at Protiviti, interviews Leon Kamhi, the executive director and head of Responsibility at Federated Hermes. Paul and Leon consider the evolving ESG landscape and what the future of ESG looks like for businesses. Listen to this podcast to learn about the steps organisations must take to transform their ESG processes, the regulatory challenges…
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