IT Budget stories - Page 5
Enterprises urged to enhance investment in responsible AI
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
A new report reveals that while 87% of executives acknowledge the need for responsible AI, 85% admit they lack proper preparation to implement it.
Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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casb
Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.
Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
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it budget
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data management
A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.
Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.
S&P Global forecasts a 9% rise in IT spending for 2025
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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supply chain
S&P Global Ratings predicts a 9% surge in global IT spending by 2025, driven by AI investments in data centres and traditional hardware.
Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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ai
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.
Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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solarwinds
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it budget
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it professionals
A recent SolarWinds survey reveals that only 18% of public sector IT professionals believe their budgets meet their needs, intensifying financial strains globally.
AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.
Neat predicts AI & 5G to transform video collaboration by 2025
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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mfa
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.
Generative AI's growing role in ANZ business by 2025
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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hybrid cloud
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supply chain
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genai
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.
Australian firms lagging in AI readiness, says Cisco report
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A report from Cisco reveals that only 4% of Australian businesses are fully prepared to harness AI, highlighting urgent challenges in readiness.
Two different ways that data is driving the cloud FinOps conversation
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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storage
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Most organisations are onboard with the need to rightsize their cloud spend, but how can that be optimally achieved?.
Australia's IT spending to surge to AUD $147 billion in 2025
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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genai
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ai
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.
Unlocking the ingenuity of the crowd: Winning the war on cybercrime
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.
Report highlights need for robust digital core in AI era
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
A new Accenture report has underscored the critical necessity for firms to establish a strong digital core to leverage technologies like generative AI.
Vultr report reveals AI maturity drives business performance
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
A new report by Vultr reveals 72% of enterprises are advancing in AI adoption, correlating AI maturity with enhanced business performance across sectors.
Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.
Organisations prioritise SaaS security, increase budgets amid cuts
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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saas
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
In 2025, 70% of organisations prioritise SaaS security, forming dedicated teams despite economic pressures, reveals CSA and Adaptive Shield survey.
Boardroom leaders slash tech budgets in tough economy
Wed, 15th May 2024
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digital transformation
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it budget
In response to economic upheavals, 50% of boardroom leaders, particularly in the US and UK, have shrunk tech budgets over the past year.
AI drives 27% rise in IT spend but firms lack data strategy
Tue, 14th May 2024
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edge computing
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genai
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ai
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.