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Major infrastructure projects lag as AI adoption faces barriers

Sun, 5th Oct 2025
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Major infrastructure projects face delays and overruns as AI adoption stalls, hindered by governance issues, cultural resistance, and skills gaps, experts reveal.
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Asia-Pacific payments sector urged to act on quantum threats now

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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The Emerging Payments Association of Asia urges APAC payments firms to urgently bolster defences against quantum computing risks, highlighting a major security gap.
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IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.
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Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.
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The Chief Repeat Officer: Why great leaders say the same thing 100 different ways

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Great leaders master change by repeating clear, authentic messages in diverse ways, guiding teams through digital transformation with honesty and optimism.
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AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.
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How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.
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Exposure Management Council urges new cyber risk frameworks for boards

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Tenable's Exposure Management Leadership Council calls for new cyber risk frameworks to help boards better understand and reduce organisational cyber exposure.
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
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Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.
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Tenable council aims to bridge cyber risk gap with new framework

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Tenable launches Exposure Management Leadership Council to help CISOs bridge the cyber risk communication gap with business leaders across key sectors.
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DoiT named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for FinOps

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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DoiT has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for FinOps, lauded for its Cloud Intelligence platform with AI-driven cost optimisation.
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Australian tech leaders urge measurable action on climate impact

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australian tech leaders call for urgent, measurable climate action, urging firms to use AI and data to cut IT energy use and boost sustainability impact.
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UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
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LiquidStack appoints new executives to drive growth & innovation

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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LiquidStack announces three new C-suite executives to boost growth and innovation, supporting rising demand for liquid cooling in data centres globally.
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Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Top talent is leaving across all industries as AI concerns and stalled career growth fuel anxiety, reveals Workday's Global Workforce Report.
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Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.
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Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Gartner names Daon a Leader in identity verification, citing its advanced biometric tech and AI defences against rising deepfake fraud threats worldwide.
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism, urging greater diversity and celebrating women's growing impact in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Westcon-Comstor wins Juniper Partner of the Year for global AI push

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has been named Juniper Networks' 2024 Partner of the Year for its global leadership in distributing AI-native networking solutions.