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Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first
Digital Transformation

Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first

As mid-size businesses gear up for digital transformation, prioritising the finance function may offer the most strategic opportunities for immediate gains.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
From cybersecurity, to personalisation and AI: How are retailers investing in new FY?
Data Protection

From cybersecurity, to personalisation and AI: How are retailers investing in new FY?

Retailers are gearing up for the new financial year with increased investments in cyber security, personalisation, and artificial intelligence to boost growth.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation
Software-as-a-Service

StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation

StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds
EduTech

O-RAN investment to hit $11 billion by 2029, study finds

A Juniper Research study predicts operator investment in Open Radio Access Networks will hit USD $11 billion by 2029, up from USD $2 billion in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th 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
UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments
Malware

UK IT leaders feeling less secure despite cybersecurity investments

Despite rising cybersecurity investments, a new Appsbroker CTS survey reveals a growing sense of insecurity among UK's IT leaders, with 87% losing sleep over cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
DevOps

CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment

An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024
Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation
Customer Experience

Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation

Organisations are significantly boosting their generative AI investments, with nearly a quarter now integrating the technology, up from 6% in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Data Privacy

DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

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UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding
Investment

UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding

New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Supply Chain

Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year

Australian businesses are poised to increase AI investment by 67% this year, making it the second highest market globally for AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert
Cartech

Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert

Thailand is set to capitalise on shifting supply chains over the next decade, with JLL highlighting the country's growth in manufacturing investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Logicalis expands APAC operations with new Malaysia office opening
Semiconductors

Logicalis expands APAC operations with new Malaysia office opening

Logicalis has inaugurated its Malaysia office, uniting regional teams and enhancing services in APAC, including a new SOC for advanced threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Government

Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Konica Minolta report reveals 2024 Australian IT trends
Data Protection

Konica Minolta report reveals 2024 Australian IT trends

Konica Minolta Australia's 2024 IT trends report has revealed that 68% of C-suite execs focus on operational efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Virtualisation

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Supply Chain

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions

The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024