Future
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United Kingdom
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Media
Future Technographics
Future Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by Future and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 2937 Future employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that Future has purchased the following applications: Oracle NetSuite ERP for ERP Financial in 2018, Workable ATS for Applicant Tracking System in 2021, Google Workspace (Formerly Google G-Suite) for Collaboration in 2014 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems Future is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Oracle , SAP , Workable or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing Future revenues, which have grown to $977.0 million in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for Future intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
Future Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
Future ERP
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| Oracle | Legacy | Oracle NetSuite ERP | ERP Financial | ERP | n/a | 2018 | 2019 |
In 2018 Future implemented Oracle NetSuite ERP to centralize core ERP Financial functions across its finance and human resources footprint. The Oracle NetSuite ERP deployment established a single platform for core ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing workflows and chart of accounts configuration in support of corporate financial operations.
Configuration and functional work aligned to ERP Financial best practices, including chart of accounts design, billing and statement template configuration, and automation of recurring finance and HR processes. The implementation encompassed financial accounting and management accounting administrative workflows, and provisioned invoicing and statement generation capabilities consistent with enterprise financial controls.
Operational support activities extended to Oracle Fusion SaaS Financial and HCM modules and adjacent tooling, with technical teams providing Oracle HCM, Oracle Financials and Oracle Expenses assistance, HCM data loader and File-Based Loader usage, BI Publisher report development, and IBM TM1 FP&A reporting tool support for the Management Accounting team. Support coverage explicitly included global accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial accounting, management accounting and HR users.
Governance and operationalization included quarterly system updates and testing cycles, rigorous financial and HR data security management, collaboration with Ernst and Young on system audits, and delivery of documentation, user manuals and training materials to sustain adoption and controls.
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ERP Financial | ERP |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Expense Management | ERP |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Expense Management | ERP |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Future HCM
Vendor |
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Application |
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Market |
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| Workable | Legacy | Workable ATS | Applicant Tracking System | HCM | n/a | 2021 | 2021 |
In 2021, Future implemented Workable ATS as its Applicant Tracking System and deployed Workable ATS job application flows directly on the Future website, centralizing external candidate intake through the vendor's career site integration. The implementation positioned Workable ATS to serve Future's talent acquisition and recruiting functions, supporting hiring across editorial, commercial, and technical teams within the company.
Configuration emphasized core Applicant Tracking System capabilities common to cloud ATS deployments, including job requisition publishing, candidate tracking and resume parsing, interview scheduling and candidate communication workflows. Governance was aligned to HR and recruitment process owners to standardize hiring stages and approvals, while the website-integrated application flows maintained a single source of candidate records in Workable ATS for recruitment operations and reporting.
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Core HR | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Payroll | HCM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Future Collaboration
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Market |
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| Legacy | Google Workspace (Formerly Google G-Suite) | Collaboration | Collaboration | n/a | 2014 | 2014 |
In 2014, Future implemented Google Workspace (Formerly Google G-Suite) as its Collaboration platform. The presence of Google Workspace (Formerly Google G-Suite) on Future's website indicates the suite is used for corporate email, calendaring, cloud storage and real-time document collaboration.
The implementation uses core collaboration modules such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides, managed through the Google Workspace Admin console to control provisioning, directory membership and access policies. Deployment supports shared drives and collaborative editing workflows that align with editorial and content production processes common in media companies, with governance implemented through centralized account administration and access controls to manage permissions and data sharing.
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Future CRM
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Digital Advertising Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Marketing Automation | CRM |
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2015 | 2015 |
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Sales Automation, CRM, Sales Engagement | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Social Media Management | CRM |
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2023 | 2023 |
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Future EPM
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EPM | EPM |
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2009 | 2009 |
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Future IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2021 | 2021 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at Future
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CFO | CXO | Finance | |
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Sales director | Director | Sales | |
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Commercial Director | Director | Finance | |
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Chief Financial Officer | CXO | Finance | |
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Senior Credit Controller | Director | Finance | |
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IT Director | Director | IT | |
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Group Finance Manager | Manager | Finance | |
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Procurement & Production Director | Director | Procurement | |
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Director of Group Finance | Director | Finance | |
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Group Finance Director | Director | Finance | |
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Head of Finance | Director | Finance | |
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Head of Accounts Payable | Director | Finance | |
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Deputy Head of Accounts Receivable | Director | Finance | |
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Head of IT Services | Director | IT | |
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Vice President of IT & Operations | VP | IT | |
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Salesforce Administrator | Manager | Marketing | |
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Lead Salesforce Administrator - B2B | Manager | Marketing | |
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Head of Finance Systems | Director | Finance | |
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Finance Director | Director | Finance | |
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Head of FP&A | Director | Finance | |
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Head of Finance | Director | Finance | |
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Apps Being Evaluated by Future Executives
APPS RUN THE WORLD tracks software evaluation trends across 2 million companies worldwide, including buyer insights from Future IT executives and key decision makers. As part of ARTW Buyer Intent and technographics insights, these findings provide useful visibility into the Future digital transformation priorities and AI adoption trends.
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FAQ - APPS RUN THE WORLD Future Technographics
Future is a Media organization based in United Kingdom,
with around 2937 employees and annual revenues of $977.0 million.
Future operates a diverse technology stack with applications such as
Oracle NetSuite ERP, Workable ATS and Google Workspace (Formerly Google G-Suite),
covering areas like ERP Financial, Applicant Tracking System and Collaboration.
Future has invested in cloud applications and AI-driven platforms to optimize efficiency and growth,
collaborating with vendors such as Oracle, Workable and Google.
Future recently adopted applications including
Ceridian Dayforce HCM in 2023, Ceridian Dayforce Payroll in 2023 and Piano Amplifier in 2023,
highlighting its ongoing modernization strategy.
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