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Distributors gain clout in shaping cloud & AI sales

Global distributors, steering USD $180 billion in tech sales, are recasting how cloud and AI reach customers via platforms and new partners.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Data Analytics

EIU launches AI tool to aid decision-making in global markets

EIU unveils Viewpoint AI, a tool that uses generative AI to simplify global market insights and support strategic decision-making in over 200 markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Fintech

Big tech, cloud adoption accelerating in banking sector - report

Cloud adoption in banking is accelerating as banks ramp up digital services, according to a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021

Fintech

New report shows perceptions of challenger and traditional banks

Challenger banks twice as likely to face security concerns compared to traditional banks, says Economist Intelligence Unit report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020

Disruption

Speed of technological change calls for better regulations, new study finds

Regulators struggle to keep pace with technological disruption, according to a new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020

Fintech

Banks feeling the pressure of the digital revolution

Digital revolution ramps up pressure on APAC banks as they race to outpace tech giants and neo-banks. Mastering digital engagement is top priority.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Digital Transformation

How digital transformation efforts are commonly hindered

Two-thirds of private and public-sector organisations say they buy new systems and solutions without involving IT teams.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019

Digital Transformation

Digital leaders paving the way to success, study finds

Organisations that don't embrace digital technologies are missing out on greater performance, says new study. @EIU_News @CSC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?

New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013