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Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders struggle as technology costs soar & visibility drops

Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents
Email Security

One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents

Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
Human Capital Management

AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
ITP partners with TaxTank for digital-first tax management
Unified Communications

ITP partners with TaxTank for digital-first tax management

ITP Accounting Professionals partners with TaxTank to deliver seamless, real-time tax management for 300,000 clients ahead of EOFY, enhancing compliance and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Business Value stories

Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry
Unified Communications

Snowflake introduces AI Data Cloud tailored for travel industry

Snowflake launches AI Data Cloud tailored for travel and hospitality, aiming to enhance operations and customer experiences through advanced data and AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Kong unveils Premium Tech Partner Program and deals with Traceable & Confluent
Application Programming Interface

Kong unveils Premium Tech Partner Program and deals with Traceable & Confluent

Kong has launched its Premium Technology Partner Program, collaborating with Traceable and Confluent to enhance API security and data streaming for its clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Matthew Guarini appointed to lead TBM Council's tech updates
Data Analytics

Matthew Guarini appointed to lead TBM Council's tech updates

Matthew Guarini has been appointed Executive Director of the TBM Council as it aims to overhaul standards and enhance technology value management.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Navigating the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence
Edge Computing

Navigating the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence

Businesses are racing to adopt Generative AI, promising efficiency and competitive edge, but grappling with risks such as inaccuracy and cybersecurity.

By George Dragatsis • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
The three things businesses are getting wrong with automation
IT Automation

The three things businesses are getting wrong with automation

Many businesses are failing in their automation efforts due to poor diagnostics, a narrow focus on FTE boosts, and reactive project approaches, warns expert Ryan Stuchbery.

By Avec Global • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Juniper Networks unveils AI-native networking blueprint
AIOps

Juniper Networks unveils AI-native networking blueprint

Juniper Networks has launched a new Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration, aiming to ease the transition to its AI-Native Networking Platform for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
What procurement can teach us about GenAI
Document Management

What procurement can teach us about GenAI

As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.

By Timothy Harfield, PhD • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
IBM Cloudability named cloud cost management leader by Forrester
DevOps

IBM Cloudability named cloud cost management leader by Forrester

IBM Cloudability has been named a leader in cloud cost management by Forrester Research, excelling in 20 of 25 criteria within the Q3 2024 Forrester Wave report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
OutSystems launches workflow solution to streamline business tasks
Unified Communications

OutSystems launches workflow solution to streamline business tasks

OutSystems unveils Workflows, a new tool to simplify complex workflow management and boost collaboration between IT and business units, aiming to enhance efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Exclusive: How Cloudera drives businesses with Big Data and AI
Data Analytics

Exclusive: How Cloudera drives businesses with Big Data and AI

Cloudera's Vini Cardoso has revealed his insights on leveraging big data and ethical AI to unlock business value.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner
Generative AI

30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner

At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Business Value stories

Thoughtworks & CYN unveil AI solution backed by Scottish Govt
Data Analytics

Thoughtworks & CYN unveil AI solution backed by Scottish Govt

Thoughtworks and CYN launch an AI-powered solution, backed by the Scottish Government, to streamline enterprise operations and improve public service accessibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments
Financial Systems

Xero report reveals Singapore's shift to digital payments

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024