Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 83 | Page 12

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Open University upskilling students in their future finance careers with Zoho

This partnership is designed to prepare aspiring finance professionals for the challenges of today ’ s financial landscape , offering them practical experience that will make them more competitive in the job market .

The Open University is helping to upskill students aspiring to be finance professionals by exposing them to Zoho ’ s industry standard accounting software , used by businesses worldwide to manage their finances .

In partnership with Zoho , a global technology company , the Open University will provide students with access to Zoho Books , a VAT-compliant , cloud-based accounting software recognised by HMRC , as part of the university ’ s accounting and finance degree . This collaboration ensures that students , whether returning to education to upskill or change careers , will gain hands-on experience with the tools to help prepare them for their future profession .
Qualification lead Kevin Amor , a Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Management , Open University , said : “ We want to equip our students with the best skills and knowledge to navigate the ever-more complex world of accounting and finance .
“ We ’ re committed to helping students become highly competitive in the market following graduation . Partnering with Zoho helps our students apply their learning and explore what it is like to use a best-in-class accounting software solution , as they would in their future career . This will add huge value to their employability .”

Posti Group accelerates Digital Transformation journey with WSO2

Posti Group , a leading logistics player in the Nordics and Baltics , has selected WSO2 API Manager to deliver an enhanced developer experience , faster time to market and streamline operations .

By adopting WSO2 solutions , Posti has consolidated overlapping technologies and streamlined its technological landscape , aligning perfectly with its strategic vision to transform . also empowered API product teams to accelerate development and manage APIs from a single platform . WSO2 aligns with Posti ’ s API concept , empowering API product teams to focus on innovation , design and development rather than building technical capabilities .
Posti is a versatile , modern and international logistics expert owned by the government of Finland , delivering seamless logistics in the Baltic Sea region . For nearly 400 years , its overriding mission has been to foster connections between people and companies . The company is committed to transforming its operations to better serve its customers in the digital age .
As e-commerce continues to boom , Posti is strategically shifting from a postal-centric company to a customer-focused delivery and fulfilment powerhouse . Recognising the decline in traditional mail volumes , Posti is embracing Digital Transformation with a robust strategy that includes an overhaul of its API management solution .
The implementation of WSO2 API Manager across Posti ’ s operations not only provided standardised API management services but has
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