Opinion stories - Page 49

CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.

Many firms find legacy networks hinder AI goals, as outdated infrastructure can't handle the data speed, security and scale AI demands today.

Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.

Retailers delaying technology investments amid tariffs risk lost market share and higher future costs as consumer demands rapidly evolve in 2025.

APAC is leading global tech adoption with advances in robotics, quantum networks, AI, and autonomous mobility, redefining innovation across multiple sectors.

ADMA has formed a new Advisory Committee with leaders from top Australian firms to advance ethical marketing and shape industry futures.

Australian retailers face growing cyber threats; prioritising Enterprise Mobility Management is vital to protect customer data and maintain trust.

Businesses must empower employees through HR-led cybersecurity education and tech to prevent costly cyberattacks and safeguard company data and trust.

APRA's new rules make boards in Australia's financial sector directly accountable for robust data governance and cyber risk management amid rising threats.

By 2050, Australia will blend digital and physical worlds in homes, education, and leisure, driven by AI, smart tech, and seamless integration.

Identities have become the prime target in cybersecurity, with businesses urged to secure digital access through ownership, least privilege, MFA, and secret management.

The rise of AI-augmented developers is reshaping business models, flipping 'build vs buy' and challenging procurement teams to adapt fast.

Generative AI is set to transform SaaS by automating workflows, urging providers to adopt AI-first models or risk obsolescence in a rapidly changing market.

In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.

Rugged technology boosts productivity and cuts costs in critical industries by reducing downtime, enabling real-time data capture, and improving durability in harsh environments.

Freebies alone won't build a strong workplace culture; employees seek purpose, recognition and clear development to stay motivated and committed.

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.

AI tools boost software development speed, but security flaws in code pose serious risks to organisations, urging leaders to manage AI use carefully.

Australian data centres, valued at US$6.81 billion in 2024, cut costs and boost efficiency by adopting high-capacity HDDs to manage surging AI and cloud data.