Business strategy stories
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
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KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.
Oxford Saïd launches MBA boosting cyber resilience skills
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Oxford Saïd launches a new MBA elective in cyber resilience, featuring a live cyberattack simulation to prepare leaders for evolving cyber threats.
How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI
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The Orlando Magic and SAS are revolutionising fandom by using data and AI to personalise experiences, boost ticket sales, and deepen fan engagement.
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
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A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.
GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness
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Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.
Half of UK firms regret AI job cuts, turning to reskilling
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New research reveals 39% of UK firms made AI-driven redundancies, with over half now regretting these decisions amid workforce and productivity concerns.
Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
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Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India’s fast-growing market.
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
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A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.
UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
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UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.
Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
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Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara
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Jayme Fishman, Avalara’s President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
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A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.
London leads UK in AI adoption as North faces growing gap
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Survey reveals stark AI adoption gap: 82% of London firms value AI for strategy, against 44% in the North, urging northern businesses to act fast.
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
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FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
Canadian firms achieve 43% ROI in generative AI adoption
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Canadian organisations report a 43% ROI from generative AI initiatives, exceeding the global average of 41%, driven by cost savings and revenue gains.
Exclusive: How Proofpoint's partnership with Microsoft is enhancing security
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Proofpoint has partnered with Microsoft to enhance cybersecurity for shared customers, focusing on economic value and addressing generative AI threats.
Exclusive: DBS bets on AI to scale customer-centric banking
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DBS Bank is leveraging generative AI to enhance customer-centric banking, aiming to unlock over SGD $1 billion in value by 2024 as it embraces digital transformation.
Rippling & Loop join forces to enhance HR in Australia
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Rippling has partnered with Loop Business Consulting to enhance HR processes for Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises, tackling payroll errors and compliance risks.
ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
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Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.