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An SAP S/4HANA transformation project has many risks that need to be managed and often, it is difficult for the project team operating day to day on detailed tasks to “see the forest for the trees.” The PMO has intimate knowledge of the key processes and risks associated with the project and, as such, is in an ideal position to develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the system integrator and the…

These turbulent times of evolving threats and rising personal responsibility considerations for cybersecurity leaders make the CISO role a challenging but rewarding position. The CISO must contend with an increasing sophistication of attacks, potential geopolitical adversaries and the material impact cybersecurity can have on organisational value. Whether it’s a new CISO or a seasoned cybersecurity executive, the…

Building technology resilience is a continuous process. Technology resilience programs call for diligent monitoring, constant adaptation to evolving threats and continual evolution to respond to a shifting threat landscape. To begin with, they require a strong business case and well-articulated benefits to secure executive commitment and program funding. Then, continuous advancement of technology resilience…

Replacing a C-suite executive or high-potential employee can be costly. Yet many organisations’ leadership development and succession programs are hamstrung by inadequacies that can lead to damaging talent loss.

A well-thought-out Fiori spaces and pages approach establishes a foundation for a user-friendly and scalable design that supports a least-privilege access model. When incorporated with security best practices, spaces and pages provide an intuitive experience within the Fiori launchpad in alignment with a business user’s tasks and responsibilities. As SAP S/4HANA users increasingly transition to the Fiori landscape,…

In the rapidly changing landscape of modern business, the role of the cloud has become pivotal in achieving success. However, it’s no secret that companies face an array of cloud-related challenges daily. These challenges, whether acknowledged or not, can significantly impact future revenues and overall technical debt. From the necessity of infrastructure automation to the realms of scalability, high availability…

The role of a cyber incident responder is more critical than ever as these professionals are tasked with protecting organisations from cyber threats, mitigating risks and minimising the impact of security incidents. As cyber threats continue to proliferate, targeting organisations of all sizes and sectors, it is imperative for cyber incident response (CIR) teams to be well prepared at mitigating threats. One of the…

The challenges facing governments around the world, including Australia, are immense and growing. Leaders in both the public and private sector need to evaluate the risks and take the necessary steps to begin to solve the unprecedented problems they face. To help sort it all out, VISION by Protiviti caught up with Julie Bishop, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2013 until 2018. Bishop was the first…

As senior executives face more pressure to respond to rising costs and eroding profit margins, CFOs can remind their colleagues that they have more cost-optimisation strategies than they might expect.Many business leaders reflexively reach for the headcount-reduction lever. This is understandable given the rising cost of labor and that downsizing and reducing year-end bonuses usually hits the bottom line relatively…

For probably the umpteenth time, we use the term ‘garbage in, garbage out’ when we summarise problems with data quality. It has indeed become a cliché. Various industry studies have uncovered the high cost of bad data, and it’s estimated that poor data quality costs organisations an average of $12 million yearly. Data teams waste 40% of their time troubleshooting data downtime, even at mature data organisations, and…