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CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
Gen Z Australians turning away from credit cards for BNPL
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A new report reveals 56% of Gen Z Australians dislike credit cards, favouring debit cards and BNPL services amid rising financial stress and complexity.
AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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cloud security
Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.
Westcon-Comstor launches managed SOC solution for Cisco partners
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network security
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cloud security
Westcon-Comstor launches a managed SOC solution powered by Cisco XDR, enabling UK and EMEA partners to offer cybersecurity services without hefty infrastructure costs.
Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber
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data protection
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New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.
Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to drive growth
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digital transformation
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financial services
Cybit appoints Marc Pawson as Sales Director to boost market expansion and build strong client partnerships in data intelligence and AI-driven sectors.
Large format display market falls as tariffs hit global sales
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Global Large Format Display market sees 1.7% unit sales drop and 10.9% revenue fall in Q1 2025 amid tariff woes and price pressures.
Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
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Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell’s UK channel PC strategy
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.
Skills gap leads solar firms to outsource maintenance needs
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outsourcing
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renewable energy
Research shows 55% of solar firms outsource maintenance due to skills shortages, with outsourcing set to rise, especially in Spain and Germany.
M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn
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network infrastructure
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public sector
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emergency services
M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.
Delayed reimbursements costing UK staff up to GBP £20,000
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fintech
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xero
Nearly half of UK employees face financial strain paying upfront for work expenses, with delayed reimbursements causing hardship across income levels.
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
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China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.
AI marketing stacks reshape creativity across global markets
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Global marketing teams are reshaping strategies with AI tools; the US leads with 31.1M ChatGPT searches, while Australia and India embrace creative, design-led stacks.
Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
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Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.
UK lags in workplace AI adoption, survey reveals disparity
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A recent survey reveals that while 70% of UK respondents have embraced AI in daily life, only 44% utilise it in the workplace, lagging behind global averages.
UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
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edutech
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data privacy
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ai
A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
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Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
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digital economy
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digital infrastructure
The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.