Artificial intelligence has evolved from being just an idea to something very real. Tools like Microsoft Copilot and various AI assistants are revolutionizing the way businesses operate. However, CFOs, CIOs, and other leaders must realize that the effectiveness of AI relies heavily on the quality of data it’s given. Poor data can lead to incomplete…
Every so often, a wave of innovation changes everything. The desktop computer connected people to technology. The Internet connected the world. The cloud connected data, systems, and applications and transformed how businesses operate. Now we are living through the next great leap forward, the rise of artificial intelligence. As Velosio CEO Robbie Morrison put it,…
How Microsoft and Velosio are helping finance teams reimagine the future of work. Finance teams are under unprecedented pressure to close the books faster, deliver real-time insights, and guide strategic decisions in an unpredictable economy. During our recent AI in Finance webinar, panelists from Velosio and Microsoft discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous agents…
Executives today are facing pressure from all sides: rising costs, talent shortages, market volatility, and constant digital disruption. The reality? Leaders don’t need more tools. They need outcomes, efficiency gains, cost reductions, sharper insights, and faster decision-making. That’s exactly where Microsoft Copilot Studio comes in. Unlike out-of-the-box AI assistants that deliver generic results, Copilot Studio…
Finance leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver accurate reports, manage financial risk, and provide financial insights faster. But manual reconciliations, outdated systems, and disconnected data slow progress and leave little time for strategy. Many teams still rely on spreadsheets or legacy tools that limit flexibility and scalability, making it difficult to see the full…
Small and midsized businesses depend on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) to unify finance, supply chain, sales, and operations. But as companies scale, complexity increases. Manual processes slow teams down. Reports take too long to generate. Decision-making lags. That’s where Microsoft Copilot in Business Central comes in. More than just automation, Copilot is a…
Nine out of 10 people want simpler ways to automate daily tasks so they can focus on the work that matters, according to a recent survey by Microsoft. Outdated technology—including different departments within an organization using different software—generates more administrative tasks and busy work. However, improved access to AI can change that. In the Microsoft…
Microsoft and Google are no longer just advancing cloud office tools; they’re embedding generative AI into every document, email, and meeting. The real choice businesses face today isn’t between features; it’s between ecosystems. The best AI assistant is the one that works where your team already lives. This article compares Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365…
For every $1 a company invests in AI they get $3.50 average return in 14 months, according to a study conducted by research firm IDC and sponsored by Microsoft. In our last blog post, COOs and AI: Harnessing Technology for Real Results, we talked about how to level-set expectations around using AI for operations. So…
With all the buzz around AI, operations leaders face increasing pressure to leverage modern technologies to enhance operational performance, reduce costs, and bring teams together. According to a survey by PwC, more than half of COOs say increasing the use of AI is a high priority, and 68% think their company is behind the competition…
