The pandemic dramatically shifted how we live, work, and shop, accelerating the adoption of digital technologies . As online shopping surged, retailers faced the challenge of managing out-of-stock items, leading to frustration for customers and personal shoppers alike [1]. This challenge provides a great example of why compound innovation is so important. What is Compound Innovation? As Paul McDonagh-Smith from MIT Sloan School of Management explains, …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the Financial Operations (FinOps) landscape, driving organisations to seek innovative approaches to optimise costs, enhance efficiency, and improve financial transparency. The integration of AI into FinOps practices has emerged as a strategic imperative, enabling businesses to automate routine tasks, derive actionable insights from data, and adapt swiftly to market dynamics. As cloud adoption accelerates and financial complexities deepen, the significance of AI in managing financial resources has never been more pronounced, with a projected market for cloud spending reaching $1,559.94 billion by 2030.