137 tracking and assets to specific IT projects, apps and services. With bidirectional data flow, the integration keeps financial plans in sync across tools to reduce manual effort, limit the risk of errors and enable teams to work from accurate, up-to-date information. “Both tools are fully integrated into Azure, enabling customers to take advantage of scalable, secured cloud infrastructure and robust financial governance,” says Harris. “This is especially critical for financial institutions that must meet stringent security, compliance and cost management requirements. Customers can also leverage their existing Azure consumption commitments, helping them optimise cloud spend while accelerating adoption of these technologies. Compliance doesn’t have to slow down your integrated financial management decisions. When approached strategically, it can actually drive transformation.” That’s where the strategic partnership between IBM and Microsoft adds value for organisations. With IBM providing the software and services expertise in financial data, and Microsoft offering a modern, secured platform for managing and integrating that data, customers can accelerate their compliance journeys and build stronger, more agile organisations. The key to better compliance lies in combining automation, transparency and collaboration. This unified approach is becoming increasingly important as regulatory demands grow more complex. “Whether it’s complying with the International Financial Reporting Standard or preparing for AI and ESG regulation, our customers want to feel confident in their numbers,” says Harris. “Together, IBM and Microsoft can help them achieve exactly that.” In an era where regulatory demands are only increasing, IBM and Microsoft are proving that compliance can be a catalyst for transformation – helping financial institutions govern with precision, scale with confidence and unlock new opportunities from their data. Read more about IBM’s partnership with Microsoft at: ibm.com/microsoft FINANCIAL SERVICES
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