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Retail sector productivity hit by complex budget processes
Customer Experience

Retail sector productivity hit by complex budget processes

A recent study by Soldo reveals that complex financial processes hinder productivity in the UK's retail sector, with 95% of finance leaders noting lost growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Global Stories

Agility stories

Half of NZ organisations report shortfalls in cloud benefits
Virtualisation

Half of NZ organisations report shortfalls in cloud benefits

Half of New Zealand organisations report cloud investments falling short of expected benefits, with many citing challenges in value and infrastructure readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push
Human Capital Management

IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important
Semiconductors

Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important

Over half of supply chain leaders face daily disruptions; Australian businesses must prioritise continuous improvement to build resilience and drive growth.

By Pascal Coubard • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
AI readiness grows as supply chain firms invest in new roles
Data Analytics

AI readiness grows as supply chain firms invest in new roles

Over half of supply chain firms report high readiness for AI, with many investing in new roles like AI specialists to boost agility and resilience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide
Firewalls

FireMon unveils 2024 Ignite Partner Award winners worldwide

FireMon has revealed winners of its 2024 Ignite Partner Awards, honouring global leaders in cybersecurity policy management across hybrid enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation
Data Analytics

Global financial leaders awarded for digital risk innovation

Andy Lawrie of Nationwide wins FICO Decision Hero Award for leading credit decision overhaul, boosting efficiency and compliance in financial services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report
Storage

Vultr spotlighted in Omdia Sovereign Cloud 2025 market report

Vultr is recognised in Omdia's 2025 Sovereign Cloud report for its agile cloud solutions that keep data within national borders, addressing strict privacy laws.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security
Data Protection

AvePoint unveils new central hub for managing data security

AvePoint has unveiled its Risk Posture Command Center within its Confidence Platform to simplify data security and risk management for organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation
Robotic Process Automation

Infor unveils Velocity Suite to boost agility & innovation

Infor has launched its Velocity Suite to enhance process innovation, promising businesses greater agility and improved productivity through advanced technologies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Ericsson unveils wireless-first architecture for AI era
Network Infrastructure

Ericsson unveils wireless-first architecture for AI era

Ericsson has unveiled a new wireless-first branch architecture featuring the Cradlepoint E400, promising enhanced agility and scalability for enterprise networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Will AI disrupt traditional technology consulting models in digital transformation?
DevOps

Will AI disrupt traditional technology consulting models in digital transformation?

The rise of AI threatens traditional technology consulting models, reshaping digital transformation strategies and emphasising the need for skilled, co-located teams.

By Morgan Johnston • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
HCLTech & Western Union reveal transformative partnership
Digital Transformation

HCLTech & Western Union reveal transformative partnership

HCLTech and Western Union have formed a strategic partnership to innovate the financial services sector, enhancing agility with AI-powered solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
AI-driven ERP systems transform manufacturing operations
Data Analytics

AI-driven ERP systems transform manufacturing operations

AI-driven ERP systems are transforming how businesses operate, providing real-time insights and predictive analytics that enable proactive decision-making.

By James Robinson • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Dentsu Digital & SmartOSC unveil Headless Commerce tool
Customer Experience

Dentsu Digital & SmartOSC unveil Headless Commerce tool

Dentsu Digital and SmartOSC have unveiled their Headless Commerce Accelerator to revolutionise digital shopping experiences, enhancing efficiency for retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Agility stories

JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as Chief Executive Officer

JAGGAER appoints Andrew Roszko as CEO, aiming to drive growth and AI innovation amid increasing global supply chain complexities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands
Digital Transformation

Australian banks prioritise digital overhaul to meet demands

Australian banks are prioritising customer experience improvements amid digital transformation struggles caused by data issues, legacy systems and shifting consumer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025