UK Stories

Finance teams lose five weeks a year over lack of automation

UK finance teams waste up to five weeks a year on repetitive tasks that could be automated, with 42% remaining manual due to AI adoption barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Generative AI

Stale & cloned data hindering generative AI adoption

Despite viewing generative AI as a competitive edge, only 9% of business leaders have fully implemented it, hampered by stagnant and duplicated data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Risk & Compliance

Rackspace report reveals AI adoption benefits despite security risks

Despite security concerns, Rackspace's 2024 AI Research Report highlights the transformative capacity of artificial intelligence, with 89% of companies stating they've experienced significant benefits from implementing AI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Cartech

BMW & Celonis bolster strategic alliance for process optimisation

BMW Group and process mining firm Celonis are expanding their strategic partnership, targeting supplier integration, customer journey mapping and AI adoption for process optimisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Disaster Recovery

The imperative to go beyond backup, by focusing on cyber resilience & AI

This World Backup Day Cohesity calls for a focus on cyber resilience & AI amid rising cyber threats.

By Brett Chase • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Study

Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals

Asia Pacific and Japan show rapid adoption of AI strategies beyond proof-of-concept stages, with over 70% integrating the technology into operations, according to Rackspace Technology's 2024 AI Research Report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Cloud Security

Cloud-native security: Best practices vs. convenience and speed

Cloud-native developers prioritise speed and convenience over safety, neglecting best practice and increasing cyber risk, warns Sysdig's annual security report.

By Crystal Morin • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

How to disrupt the AI copycat landscape in 2024

In 2024, AI copycats risk losing to innovative competitors as increased ethical checks and a crowded market demand unique, strategic AI applications, not imitation.

By Deanna Lanier • 6 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Upwind adds API security to its cloud platform amidst rising threats

Upwind enhances its cloud security platform with real-time API threat detection response capability amid a surge in API usage and corresponding security risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

DoiT International achieves AWS Partner status in Generative AI

DoiT International gains recognition as AWS Partner in Generative AI Competency, affirming its technical proficiency and capability in executing impactful generative AI solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK retailers confront barriers to AI adoption, study finds

Despite 69% of retailers in the United Kingdom planning AI integration in the next two years, only 27% are currently utilising it.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Health Technologies

Healthcare sector plans AI adoption for more accurate sales data

Healthcare sales leaders to embrace AI and automation technology to enhance data accuracy and sales productivity over the next three years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

EduTech

Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition

GEN8, a pioneering AI consultancy led by Tim Sharp, is streamlining the integration of generative AI into business strategies amid rising demand for upskilling.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Celebrating Innovation on International Women's Day

Innovating with Gen AI on International Women's Day: Engaging with pre-eminent female tech leaders as they shape the marketing landscape for a data-driven future.

By Teresa Sperti and Joyce Gordon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

DevOps

Lenovo report explores AI adoption & trends in ANZ

Lenovo's latest report highlights a 46% CAGR in ANZ's AI market, with 83% of CIOs confident about its competitive advantage; however, they note GenAI's significant data reliance and AI skill shortage as challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Workplace

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Four strategies to stay ahead

It is imperative for companies to create an environment that allows women to thrive and contribute effectively in today's ever-changing professional world.

By Kady O’Connell • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Australians lead in AI adoption but training lacks

Australian workers lead globally in AI tool adoption but lack adequate support and training, recognising potential of AI for productivity enhancement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

EduTech

How enterprises can avoid missing out and messing up on AI

APAC enterprises grapple with pace of AI adoption, balancing the urgency to stay competitive with the risk of rushing, finds a Juniper Networks and Wakefield Research survey.

By Bruce Bennie • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Generative AI

Exclusive: Why Elastic continues to see positive momentum

Gavin Jones, Area VP for ANZ at Elastic, the leading search analytics firm, shares insights on its strategic direction and technological advancements.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

One NZ appoints Nick Quin as new Head of Public Sector

Nick Quin joins technology firm One NZ as new Head of Public Sector, tasked with bolstering the company's relationships with government, and driving their technological transformations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024