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Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds

Australian marketers show strong interest in AI, but 52% remain beginners with limited readiness, reveals the first AI Readiness Score report by ACAM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

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AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation
Data Analytics

AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation

Experts highlight how asset-centric firms must adopt AI carefully using a Walk, Jog, Run approach to integrate transformation and governance effectively.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ
Human Capital Management

Ben Bach appointed NSW Practice Director at HR Crowd for ANZ

HR Crowd appoints Ben Bach as NSW Practice Director to strengthen regional leadership and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs
Data Protection

AI and cloud growth demands smarter security for SMBs

SMBs across Asia Pacific embrace AI and cloud to boost growth, yet face rising cybersecurity challenges needing smarter, integrated security strategies.

By Rhonda Robati • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening
Digital Transformation

AI in the workplace: Hype, hesitation and what's actually happening

A survey of 864 ANZ leaders reveals AI's hype often outpaces reality, with many firms stuck without clear strategy amid security and job concerns.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Digital Transformation

Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Emergn has named Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global expansion and enhance customer-focused solutions in emerging markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy
Edge Computing

ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy

ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges
Semiconductors

Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges

Global cellular IoT module shipments rose 23% in Q1 2025 amid vendor shifts and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and market dynamics.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust
Marketing Technologies

AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust

A study shows 97% of firms have moved beyond AI pilots in product data management, boosting revenue and increasing customer trust in digital commerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth
Partner Programmes

JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth

JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning
Partner Programmes

Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning

Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

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NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth
Partner Programmes

NAVEX names Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to drive growth

NAVEX appoints Nick Mitsuya as Japan Country Manager to lead growth and localise governance, risk, and compliance solutions amid rising demand in Japan.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025
Digital transformation projects see GBP £8 million average spend
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation projects see GBP £8 million average spend

Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation projects, yet over one in three initiatives face failure or costly overruns amid AI-driven changes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns
Hybrid Cloud

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns

Despite growing AI investments, only 23% of Singaporean CEOs have seen expected returns, hindered by data and talent challenges, says IBM study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks

Singapore firms face a uniquely complex risk landscape, adopting broad, balanced strategies to tackle cyber, climate, and geopolitical threats, says AlixPartners survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
Data Analytics

Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025