Oxford Economics stories
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
MYOB data shows Australian SME growth surges with digital focus
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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robots
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financial systems
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supply chain
Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.
Australian AI investment lags but ROI set to double by 2028
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian firms invest less in AI than global rivals, yet ROI is set to nearly double from 15% to 29% by 2028, boosting returns from USD $3.2m to $8.2m.
Australian agriculture powers SME resilience as broader growth steadies
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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productivity
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digitisation
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financial results
Australian SMEs show steady performance in Q2 2025, with agriculture leading growth despite challenges like US tariffs and reduced workforce.
Australia risks falling behind as AI talent & planning lag
Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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genai
Australia risks falling behind in AI as talent shortages and unclear strategies hamper progress amid rising investment and workforce concerns.
CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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siem
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digital transformation
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genai
A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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agricultural technology
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data science
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agentic ai
Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.
ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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genai
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ai
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software development
Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.
Step up or get out of the way in the digital economy, study finds
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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oxford economics
Oxford study shows firms with savvy digital leadership thrive; others risk falling behind in the fast-paced digital economy.