Global Stories

Only 14% of firms have clear AI strategy, study finds

Only 14% of Global 2000 firms have a clear AI strategy, with research warning many are deploying tools faster than accountability and workforce training.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI

Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Why the Chatbot is not your AI strategy

Chatbots are easy to sell, but businesses seeking real AI gains should be looking at systems intelligence, says an expert.

By Adrian Randall • 6 min read • Last month

Storage

Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud

Rackspace names two senior leaders to drive private cloud operations and international growth as it targets enterprise AI demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer

Tanium strengthens its leadership team with veteran HR executive Carol MacKinlay as it scales globally and doubles down on workforce culture.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Forrester finds AI training gap stalls workplace gains

Forrester says workplace AI rollouts are outpacing staff training, with only 16% of employees reaching high readiness in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

Outsized launches portal to speed consultant hiring

Outsized rolls out enhanced Client Portal to streamline independent consultant hiring and project oversight for financial services and consulting clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

Lumenia's Birmingham ERP event draws record buyer interest

Lumenia's Birmingham ERP HEADtoHEAD event attracts more than 180 attendees as buyers weigh AI, cloud migration and transformation risks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Tech Mahindra & ParkourSC expand AI supply chain deal

Tech Mahindra and ParkourSC deepen AI supply chain tie-up to target pharma and cold chain customers across global markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

AI is now a capital allocation decision, and CFOs are setting the terms

CFOs across Australia and New Zealand are tightening AI spending as new research shows weak returns, poor data readiness and rising demands for accountability.

By Matt Lovell • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses

AskNicely unveils Ask NiceAI to help managers at multi-site service businesses turn scattered customer feedback into faster, data-backed action.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

ServiceNow study flags empathy gap in customer service

ServiceNow research finds customers want faster, more empathetic support, but fragmented systems and mismatched AI priorities are frustrating service teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month