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Enterprises urged to enhance investment in responsible AI

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals that while 87% of executives acknowledge the need for responsible AI, 85% admit they lack proper preparation to implement it.
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Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.
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Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
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Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.
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S&P Global forecasts a 9% rise in IT spending for 2025

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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S&P Global Ratings predicts a 9% surge in global IT spending by 2025, driven by AI investments in data centres and traditional hardware.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.
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Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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A recent SolarWinds survey reveals that only 18% of public sector IT professionals believe their budgets meet their needs, intensifying financial strains globally.
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AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.
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Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Neat forecasts that by 2025, AI and 5G will significantly transform video collaboration, driven by a projected global IT spend of USD $5.74 trillion.
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Generative AI's growing role in ANZ business by 2025

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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As 2025 nears, generative AI is poised to transform business operations in ANZ, with IT spending projected to hit AUD $147 billion, according to Cloudera.
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Australian firms lagging in AI readiness, says Cisco report

Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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A report from Cisco reveals that only 4% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to harness AI, highlighting urgent challenges in readiness.
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Two different ways that data is driving the cloud FinOps conversation

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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Most organisations are onboard with the need to rightsize their cloud spend, but how can that be optimally achieved?.
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Australia's IT spending to surge to AUD $147 billion in 2025

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Australia's IT spending is poised to hit AUD $147 billion in 2025, up 8.7% from 2024, with cybersecurity, GenAI, and cloud investments driving the increase.
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Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime

Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
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Report highlights need for robust digital core in AI era

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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A new Accenture report has underscored the critical necessity for firms to establish a strong digital core to leverage technologies like generative AI.
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Vultr report reveals AI maturity drives business performance

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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A new report by Vultr reveals 72% of enterprises are advancing in AI adoption, correlating AI maturity with enhanced business performance across sectors.
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Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.
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Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.
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Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy

Wed, 15th May 2024
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In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.
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AI drives 27% rise in IT spend but firms lack data strategy

Tue, 14th May 2024
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Couchbase's new survey reveals a 27% rise in IT modernisation spending driven by AI, but 59% of businesses fear their data strategies are inadequate for GenAI demands.