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AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024
Generative AI

AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024

A shortage of skilled professionals is threatening AI implementation in 2024, with 68% of UK IT leaders citing it as the primary obstacle, Confluent's study reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Microsoft unveils AI agents to transform business automation
Digital Transformation

Microsoft unveils AI agents to transform business automation

Microsoft is set to launch new AI agents in November, promising to transform business automation and enhance organisational efficiency across sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
AI-driven personas to lead market research data by 2025
Data Analytics

AI-driven personas to lead market research data by 2025

A new report by Qualtrics reveals that AI-generated synthetic personas could account for over half of market research data collection by 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Businesses hindered by inadequate data strategies for AI
Marketing Technologies

Businesses hindered by inadequate data strategies for AI

A new report highlights that 95% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to poor data strategies, with only 22% feeling 'very ready' for implementation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Barriers hinder MarTech's role in fostering customer trust
Customer Experience

Barriers hinder MarTech's role in fostering customer trust

A report reveals that 91% of marketing professionals believe customer trust is vital, yet barriers prevent MarTech from fully enhancing that trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Poor data foundations hinder AI advancement in business
Marketing Technologies

Poor data foundations hinder AI advancement in business

A report reveals that 78% of businesses struggle to fully leverage AI due to inadequate data foundations, highlighting significant barriers to progress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
The path to network automation is now clearer and more defined
Artificial Intelligence

The path to network automation is now clearer and more defined

Network automation is set to surge, with Gartner projecting that by 2026, 30% of enterprises will automate over half their network activities.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
AI presents opportunities for SMBs, but demands careful execution
Digital Transformation

AI presents opportunities for SMBs, but demands careful execution

Elise Balsillie of Thryv advises small businesses on integrating AI, highlighting data quality and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024
Generative AI

ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024

Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Portal26 joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for AI expansion
Unified Communications

Portal26 joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program for AI expansion

Portal26 joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program to boost adoption of generative AI solutions, tackling challenges like cost ambiguity and data quality in enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Reltio integrates with Microsoft Purview for data governance
Mobile Device Management

Reltio integrates with Microsoft Purview for data governance

Reltio integrates with Microsoft Purview to streamline data governance, enhancing enterprise data unification and management, saving time and costs with prebuilt solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
JB Hi-Fi teams with Amperity to enhance customer data strategy
Customer Experience

JB Hi-Fi teams with Amperity to enhance customer data strategy

JB Hi-Fi partners with Amperity to enhance its first-party data strategy, aiming for better customer engagement through AI-powered insights and predictive modelling.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Reltio & Databricks launch new data pipeline solution
Data Analytics

Reltio & Databricks launch new data pipeline solution

Reltio unveils the Reltio Data Pipeline for Databricks, a prebuilt solution that streamlines data integration, aiming to enhance AI and analytics capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian midmarket firms prioritise generative AI adoption
Data Analytics

Australian midmarket firms prioritise generative AI adoption

A recent SAP study reveals that 90% of Australian midmarket businesses prioritise generative AI adoption amid ongoing operational challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
KPMG Australia secures first global AI management standard
Risk & Compliance

KPMG Australia secures first global AI management standard

KPMG Australia has become the first firm globally to achieve certification for its AI management systems under the new BS ISO/IEC 42001 standard.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024

A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance
Unified Communications

Genesis Energy teams with Informatica for AI-driven data governance

Genesis Energy partners with Informatica to implement AI-powered data governance, aiming to enhance data quality, streamline operations, and support advanced AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024