In a rapidly changing economic environment, financial directors face a dual challenge: managing their data assets and integrating artificial intelligence in a structured way. Ludovic Michaux, COO & Managing Partner at Easi, explains.
Data governance: turning information into a strategic asset
The volume of data produced by companies doubles every four years. Yet, 90% of this data remains unused, buried in silos and often insufficiently reliable. This observation directly impacts finance departments, which rely heavily on the quality of the indicators guiding their decisions.
“Data governance is no longer a topic reserved for IT teams. It is a performance driver built on four pillars: data quality, security and regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, etc.), clear role definition, and a shared language between business and technical teams”, explains Ludovic Michaux.
The governance model to be used depends on the maturity of each organization. In all cases, the objective remains the same: to turn data into a reliable, secure, and shared asset. Without this foundation, any data analytics or AI project is doomed to fail. Well-structured data thus becomes a decisive competitive advantage.
Artificial intelligence: from marketing hype to real value
AI has secured its place on all strategic agendas, but the gap between promises and tangible benefits often remains significant. Many companies are faced with an overwhelming range of solutions, opaque cost models, and a lack of structured vision.
“The real value of AI materializes across three dimensions: speed (automating repetitive tasks), quality (improving deliverables and raising team performance), and engagement (reducing routine workload and improving job satisfaction)”, Ludovic continues.
“To generate concrete value, three factors are essential: ROI-driven AI (identifying use cases and translating them into measurable value), pragmatic AI (starting with high-impact areas and aligning deployment with absorption capacity), and scalable AI (building a reusable architecture supported by clear governance). The recommended roadmap follows three steps: inform and inspire teams, define an ROI-driven roadmap, and then implement through a pilot project”, concludes Ludovic Michaux, COO & Managing Partner at Easi.
About Easi
Easi is a company specialized in IT services and solutions. It stands out in particular for developing its own business software solutions designed to meet the needs of mid-sized and large organisations.
Beyond delivering IT solutions, Easi positions itself as a high-value strategic partner, fostering long-term relationships with its clients. Its approach is built on proximity, trust and operational excellence.
Today, Easi employs 682 people. The company places strong emphasis on employee well-being, convinced that client satisfaction starts with the fulfilment and engagement of those who support them every day.