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Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds

A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
HR leaders accelerate reskilling as AI adoption grows
Digital Transformation

HR leaders accelerate reskilling as AI adoption grows

HR leaders in North America plan to reskill 21% of workers as AI agent use is set to grow 327% by 2027, reshaping roles and boosting productivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation
Robotic Process Automation

Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation

Infor has launched its Velocity Suite to enhance process innovation, promising businesses greater agility and improved productivity through advanced technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Publicis Sapient joins forces with AWS for AI cloud solutions
Data Protection

Publicis Sapient joins forces with AWS for AI cloud solutions

Publicis Sapient has partnered with AWS to use AI and machine learning to assist businesses in cloud migration and personalised customer experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Why we need more women in Tech this International Women's Day
International Women's Day

Why we need more women in Tech this International Women's Day

This International Women's Day, the call for more women in tech amplifies as industry statistics show only 26% representation, yet change is on the horizon.

By Elizabeth D’Arcy-Potts • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth
Data Analytics

The race to six: Navigating the path to sustainable growth

CEOs across industries share a common challenge: the quest for sustainable growth. Aiming for six per cent annual growth, firms must optimise processes and harness automation.

By Adam Lawrence • 7 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
JAVLN appoints new leaders to tackle data integration issues
Software-as-a-Service

JAVLN appoints new leaders to tackle data integration issues

JAVLN has appointed Ben Rees as Head of Engineering, James Brading as Head of Product, and Shelley Cox as Head of Customer Success to tackle industry data challenges.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates
Digital Transformation

UK banks take an average of 65 days to update base rates

A study reveals UK banks average 65 days to update base rates and over six months to launch new features, slowing innovation amid rising customer expectations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth
Marketing Technologies

Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth

Wildstone expands its Australian team to six, hiring three senior roles as it accelerates billboard portfolio growth and digitisation across the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Consultancy urges leaders to adopt an 'outside-in' approach
Customer Experience

Consultancy urges leaders to adopt an 'outside-in' approach

A London consultancy firm urges corporate leaders to rethink value delivery, encouraging an 'outside-in' approach to enhance operational efficiency and financial resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling
Digital Transformation

Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling

Businesses in Singapore are heavily investing in emerging technologies like GenAI and 5G, yet face challenges in transitioning from pilot phases to full implementation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
C-Suite urged to adopt 'think like a CFO' strategy
Customer Experience

C-Suite urged to adopt 'think like a CFO' strategy

Dan French, CEO of Consider Solutions, urges C-Suite executives to rethink value delivery, advocating an 'outside-in' approach to enhance organisational efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech
Health Technologies

IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech

On International Women's Day 2025, leaders in tech urge for meaningful actions to empower women and tackle the persistent gender gap in STEM fields.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams
Cybersecurity

Automation can alleviate burnout in Australian IT teams

A new report reveals that 69% of Australian IT teams face burnout, with automation seen as a potential remedy by 75% of surveyed professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Australian firm launches Mayvn AI to boost manufacturing
Partner Programmes

Australian firm launches Mayvn AI to boost manufacturing

An Australian firm has launched Mayvn AI, a generative AI platform designed to enhance communication and productivity in manufacturing operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies
Fintech

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies

A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
UK B2B marketers face pressure to show campaign ROI
Data Analytics

UK B2B marketers face pressure to show campaign ROI

UK B2B marketers face mounting pressure to justify campaign effectiveness, with over half reporting monthly scrutiny from C-suite executives, LinkedIn research reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025