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Mindgard wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME award for 2024
DevOps

Mindgard wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME award for 2024

Mindgard, an AI-focused cyber security startup, wins UK's Most Innovative Cyber SME 2024 at Infosecurity Europe for its groundbreaking AI Security Labs platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption
Marketing Technologies

Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Boomi & Connor Group launch Enterprise GenAI governance tool
Generative AI

Boomi & Connor Group launch Enterprise GenAI governance tool

Boomi and Connor Group, alongside academic researchers, unveil the first-ever Enterprise GenAI Governance Framework, aimed at guiding responsible AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report
Risk & Compliance

AIOps could save energy sector millions says New Relic report

Energy sector outages are costing over USD $34 million annually, reveals a New Relic report. Enhanced observability and AIOps adoption are key strategies for mitigation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Survey reveals mixed trust in AI between Apple & OpenAI
Generative AI

Survey reveals mixed trust in AI between Apple & OpenAI

A new survey from Storyblok reveals that 39% of business leaders trust Apple Intelligence and OpenAI equally, highlighting that Apple hasn't yet overcome privacy concerns in AI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
AI implementation in IT: professionals voice concerns
Multi-cloud

AI implementation in IT: professionals voice concerns

A SolarWinds report shows only 43% of IT professionals believe their databases are AI-ready, with data quality and security concerns as major hurdles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends
Partner Programmes

State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends

Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses
EduTech

AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses

A new report by Pegasystems reveals that 96% of Australian businesses are adopting AI, yet only a mere 4% feel adequately prepared for its seamless integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds
Data Analytics

Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds

Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Strategy

Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
How to build a compelling business case for AI projects
Risk & Compliance

How to build a compelling business case for AI projects

Crafting compelling AI business cases is crucial as AI reshapes industry. Leaders must benchmark, involve employees, focus on data quality, and consider ethical implications for success.

By Shaun Leisegang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth
Unified Communications

Australian & Kiwi SMBs increase AI investments for growth

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Only 46% of Australian businesses active in innovation
Generative AI

Only 46% of Australian businesses active in innovation

Less than half of Australian businesses were active in innovation by mid-2023, with a shortage of skilled labour cited as a major barrier, according to ABS.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity
EduTech

Aotearoa launches first AI impact survey on productivity

New Zealand will measure AI's impact on productivity via quarterly surveys by AI Forum NZ, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds
Fintech

AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
More than half of Australian workers distrust AI data
Marketing Technologies

More than half of Australian workers distrust AI data

New Salesforce research reveals that 52% of Australian office workers struggle with AI, reflecting widespread data mistrust and a need for human oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Preparing for a new AI-driven era in software development
DevOps

Preparing for a new AI-driven era in software development

As AI adoption expands in Australia, 68% of businesses are already using AI while 23% plan to in the next year. Ethical and strategic AI integration is essential.

By Craig Nielsen • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024