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Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
2 days ago
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Nearly one-third of the world’s largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
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Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933
4 days ago
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A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.
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Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?
Last month
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Cyber attacks are on the rise, raising serious questions about whether CISOs should face legal penalties, including prison, for breaches.
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Speeding towards a sustainable future
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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As consumer demand and regulatory pressures rise, businesses, especially in the automotive industry, are rapidly prioritising sustainability, from electric vehicles to pre-loved parts.
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Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.
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Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.
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Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout
Tue, 28th May 2024
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A lack of data maturity and resources threatens Australia's Generative AI rollout, warns ADAPT's 2024 survey, as firms struggle with fundamental requirements.
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Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Tue, 21st May 2024
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A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.
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Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration
Fri, 17th May 2024
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Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody’s market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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There's a worrying communication gap between C-suite execs and cybersecurity leaders, despite agreement on the importance of cybersecurity risk mitigation.
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Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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As part of this year's International Women's Day, Darshana highlights the parallels between cricket and a career in sales and how both rely on teamwork and strategic thinking in order to succeed.
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BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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BEPS Pillar Two has firms grappling with data management and understanding specifications for tax reforms due to its intricate criteria for tax calculations across international borders.
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Sejal Patel Daswani joins Deputy as CPO, marking 80% women leadership
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Sejal Patel Daswani has been appointed as chief people officer by shift worker platform Deputy, increasing women in senior roles to 80%, signalling significant gender shift in the C-suite.
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Telcom announces Elliott Mueller as CEO & Steve Best as Non-Executive Director
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Manchester's Telcom appoints Elliott Mueller as CEO and Steve Best as Non-Executive Director, bolstering its leadership team with their considerable telecoms sector experience.
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QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
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Setting the AI agenda in 2024: what does the C-suite think?
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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AI's impact on nearly 40% of jobs requires swift actions to ensure compliance in 2024, but a gap in technical knowledge poses challenges.