Within the technology industry, many companies have been the subject of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations. Companies that violate the FCPA often face substantial fines and reputational damage.
In this regulatory environment, Microsoft saw an opportunity to mitigate its corruption risk while also setting a new standard for ethical business practices. The challenge was in creating a solution that would not only detect corruption but also help prevent potential corruption risks from becoming issues.
Microsoft asked PwC to help design an innovative solution that would leverage data analytics to identify risky transactions.

