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Read the latest EUC governance related news & insights from our experts.
G2 Winter 2023 Report: Apparity Awarded 4 G2 Badges
For the second quarter in a row, Apparity is thrilled to announce our recognition in G2's Winter 2023 Report as a High Performer and Best Support in the Data Governance and IT Risk Management categories. We are humbled by this honor and appreciative of our customers...
Internal Audit Still Faces This Challenge 40 Years Later
A search of the internet suggests that the average age of an internal auditor is around 40 years old. That's roughly the same age of the most popular software programming language still used by most organizations today— the spreadsheet. Invented in 1979, the...
Model Risk Management & The Elephant in the Room
A recent paper, authored by widely regarded model risk experts, highlights the often ignored elephant in the room. Models can be, and often are, developed by end users utilizing Excel spreadsheets and other end user tools. “Often deployed in desktop-type environments,...
The Financial Controller’s Biggest Headache
Financial Controllers at public companies know they are responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance (e.g. Sarbanes Oxley or SOX) of recorded financial reporting. Financial controllers also identify any discrepancies in the books, figure out...
Shadow IT Risk Looming Larger Than Ever With Working Remote
Lurking Deep Within The Shadows The coronavirus has changed how businesses operate. Moving forward, it appears many organizations will continue to allow their employees to work remotely. IT leaders have accelerated digital transformation initiatives to support this...
Finding Your Important EUCs
Not All EUCs Are Created Equal Finding your important EUCs can be a challenge if you don't know where to start. Before we dive deeper into this topic, let's take a step back. How many saved spreadsheets do you think your whole organization has? How about...