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AI investment in ANZ increases fourfold by 2025
Generative AI

AI investment in ANZ increases fourfold by 2025

Lenovo's latest report forecasts a fourfold rise in AI investment in Australia and New Zealand by 2025, signalling a strong local commitment despite early-stage adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions
Digital Transformation

AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
UK tech leaders endorse AI for public sector modernisation
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders endorse AI for public sector modernisation

UK tech leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister's pledge to reshape the state, underscoring AI's vital role in boosting public service efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges
Unified Communications

Companies eager to adopt AI face data quality challenges

New research from Semarchy reveals a stark contrast between businesses' ambition to invest in AI and their concerns about data quality, with only 46% trusting their data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing
Enterprise Content Management

Report reveals growing revenue gap in B2B content marketing

Report reveals a widening revenue gap in B2B content marketing, highlighting challenges for CMOs in linking increased budgets to tangible revenue outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence
Data Analytics

Impact of AI in business hinges on process intelligence

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform business operations, yet 91% of leaders feel unprepared to harness its power effectively, according to research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Snapper & Enrouteq join forces for smarter transport data
Clean technologies

Snapper & Enrouteq join forces for smarter transport data

Snapper Services has teamed up with Enrouteq to enhance public transport data solutions, integrating their platforms to improve network efficiency globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report
Data Analytics

IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report

Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development
Artificial Intelligence

Global engineers optimistic about AI's role in development

A recent survey by Avnet reveals that 75% of global engineers are optimistic about AI's role in product development, with significant regional variations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts
Digital Transformation

Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts

Ataccama has partnered with Concord to tackle data modernisation issues in regulated sectors, enhancing data trust and compliance for healthcare and financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
EduTech

Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat

Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Movigo selects Newgen for AI-driven process automation
Digital Transformation

Movigo selects Newgen for AI-driven process automation

Movigo Group has partnered with Newgen Software to implement AI-driven automation for its business processes, enhancing efficiency in claims management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Asia leads in AI but faces data quality & security issues
Storage

Asia leads in AI but faces data quality & security issues

A new study by Hitachi Vantara reveals Asia is at the forefront of AI adoption, but data quality and security issues threaten its ongoing progress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Partner Programmes

Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey

A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Freshworks appoints Subramanian to lead product management
Customer Relationship Management

Freshworks appoints Subramanian to lead product management

Freshworks has appointed Venki Subramanian as Senior Vice President of Product Management for Customer Experience, aiming to enhance its offerings for over 68,000 clients.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations
Customer Experience

Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations

Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds
Data Analytics

Australian firms face data hurdles in AI deployment, study finds

A new study reveals that while 80% of Australian firms prioritise data integration, security and quality issues hinder AI progress, with only 6% accessing data freely.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Lenovo CIO Playbook highlights AI growth in EMEA region
Digital Transformation

Lenovo CIO Playbook highlights AI growth in EMEA region

Lenovo's new CIO Playbook reveals a surge in AI spending across Europe and the Middle East, with AI expected to represent 20% of IT budgets by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025