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Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations
Unified Communications

Knorr-Bremse chooses JAGGAER to boost supplier relations

Knorr-Bremse has chosen JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay suite to enhance global supplier communications, aiming for greater efficiency and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Chipotle invests in AI supply chain firm Lumachain
Data Analytics

Chipotle invests in AI supply chain firm Lumachain

Lumachain, an AI supply chain platform from Sydney, secures a minority investment from Chipotle's USD $100 million Cultivate Next fund to enhance food supply transparency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
EduTech

Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey

A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments
Ransomware

Australian law mandates reporting of ransomware payments

Australia proposes cyber security legislation mandating companies to report ransomware payments, aiming to enhance transparency amidst rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Transparency stories

Dow Jones unveils AI-driven Factiva Smart Summary
Data Analytics

Dow Jones unveils AI-driven Factiva Smart Summary

Dow Jones has launched Factiva Smart Summary, an AI-powered feature that provides concise research summaries for informed business decision-making.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
SOTI forecasts Australian eCommerce trends for 2025
Data Protection

SOTI forecasts Australian eCommerce trends for 2025

SOTI's research reveals that by 2025, Australian eCommerce will be shaped by demands for quicker service, stringent data protection, and enhanced transparency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement
Transparency

Investor support for CEO pay reflects rise in engagement

Support for say on pay proposals has surged to 91.5% among S&P 500 and Russell 3000 firms amid record high CEO pay, reaching USD $15.9 million.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Kantar report reveals key marketing trends for 2025
Marketing Technologies

Kantar report reveals key marketing trends for 2025

Kantar's Marketing Trends 2025 report reveals consumer distrust in AI ads, urging brands to prioritise transparency and inclusivity as key strategies for the future.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
The security challenges posed by increasing use of generative AI
Risk & Compliance

The security challenges posed by increasing use of generative AI

The rise of generative AI tools brings significant productivity gains but also demands urgent attention to emerging security and governance challenges.

By Matthew Pines • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content
Christmas

Retailers urged to enhance trust with genuine content

Retailers are urged to prioritise authenticity and user-generated content to build consumer trust amidst economic pressures this festive shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Are actuaries getting left behind? The 'double hurdle' to innovation
Data Analytics

Are actuaries getting left behind? The 'double hurdle' to innovation

As actuaries face mounting pressure for innovation, they are challenged by outdated technology and market demands, hindering their progress in a data-rich world.

By Klaas Stijnen • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Celonis launches Networks to revolutionise process collaboration
Network Infrastructure

Celonis launches Networks to revolutionise process collaboration

Celonis has launched Networks, a feature designed to enhance process collaboration among businesses, improving supply chain efficiency and transparency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Infosys expands Meta partnership with AI centre of excellence
Digital Transformation

Infosys expands Meta partnership with AI centre of excellence

Infosys has expanded its partnership with Meta, launching a new Centre of Excellence to enhance enterprise AI solutions using Meta's Llama technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Omega Healthcare wins UiPath AI25 Award for innovation
Digital Transformation

Omega Healthcare wins UiPath AI25 Award for innovation

Omega Healthcare has been honoured with a UiPath AI25 Award, recognising its innovative use of AI and automation to enhance operational efficiencies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation

Adobe's Andy Parsons reveals new tech tools aimed at combatting disinformation and improving content authenticity as part of a broader digital trust initiative.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Transparency stories

Encompass joins Financial Markets Standards Board as member
Fintech

Encompass joins Financial Markets Standards Board as member

Encompass has joined the Financial Markets Standards Board as an Associate Member, enhancing efforts to improve financial market standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024
Sterling unveils Smart Builder for construction efficiency
DevOps

Sterling unveils Smart Builder for construction efficiency

Sterling has unveiled Smart Builder, a new tool designed to simplify construction estimation for cost and carbon management, enhancing user efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024