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Adoption of AI in Manufacturing: A look into trends, strategies and challenges
Customer Relationship Management

Adoption of AI in Manufacturing: A look into trends, strategies and challenges

AI adoption is transforming manufacturing with 80% of firms investing in automation to boost efficiency, meet demand, and enhance supply chain resilience.

By Kevin Dherman • 5 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts
Partner Programmes

KPMG launches AI Trust suite to aid risk & compliance efforts

KPMG launches AI Trust services with ServiceNow to help firms improve AI governance, risk management, and compliance across all stages of AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI
Data Analytics

How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI

The Orlando Magic and SAS are revolutionising fandom by using data and AI to personalise experiences, boost ticket sales, and deepen fan engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds

A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness
Digital Transformation

GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness

Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
NashTech celebrates 25 years of global tech transformation
Digital Transformation

NashTech celebrates 25 years of global tech transformation

NashTech celebrates 25 years, completing 400+ large tech projects, expanding globally and enhancing digital transformation across key sectors worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
DevOps

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era
Digital Transformation

Redefining workforce management: Empowering the frontline in a post-pandemic era

Post-pandemic, frontline workers demand more than pay: engagement and flexibility drive modern workforce management, empowering Australia's essential sectors.

By Andy Nicholas • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits
Digital Transformation

CFOs face challenges turning AI investments into business profits

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
Digital Transformation

Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO

Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara
Digital Transformation

Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara

Jayme Fishman, Avalara's President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth
Partner Programmes

Cybersecurity seen by 85% of CEOs as critical for business growth

A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
Hyperscale

FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

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Half of UK firms regret AI job cuts, turning to reskilling
Partner Programmes

Half of UK firms regret AI job cuts, turning to reskilling

New research reveals 39% of UK firms made AI-driven redundancies, with over half now regretting these decisions amid workforce and productivity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
Partner Programmes

Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth

Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India's fast-growing market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
DevOps

UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
London leads UK in AI adoption as North faces growing gap
Digital Transformation

London leads UK in AI adoption as North faces growing gap

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025