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Lack of AI expertise, not cost, the biggest barrier to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific
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Shortage of skilled experts, not financial concerns, deemed the primary obstacle to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific.
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Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
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ransomware
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91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
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UK governmental proposal aims to boost online product safety
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insurance
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ebay
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amazon
UK's product safety regime may reform to reduce unsafe purchases from online retailers, boosting safety rates.
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Cybersecurity concerns rise as organisations bolster defences
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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enterprise security
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research
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challenge
Rising cybersecurity risks prompt mounting defences within global organisations, according to Genetec research.
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Unisys report reveals tensions between IT and C-suite and other looming challenges
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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study
Companies prioritise digital investments despite economic downturn, but tensions and talent challenges hinder progress, says Unisys report.
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Technology investment to fast track UK enterprise growth: Expereo
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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cios
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connectivity
Four in ten UK CIOs believe legacy systems constrain global growth ambitions, and fast-growing economies are a lower priority due to perceived complexity.
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Digital transformation shaping future of manufacturing amidst challenges
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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it in manufacturing
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ifs
The study, polling 160 senior decision-makers within manufacturing companies, identifies the areas in which manufacturers can maximise growth.
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Transform your business with a new free-to-attend event coming to Sydney
Tue, 11th Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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expo
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leadership
Digital Transformation LIVE Expo 2023 is set to kick off in Sydney in June and is going to change the way you operate your business forever.
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Milestone Systems delivers record-high net revenue
Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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cloud services
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video
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video solutions
The Copenhagen-headquartered company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (~US$220 million), a 30% increase on 2021.
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CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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it automation
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financing
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cfo
After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.
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Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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workplace
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job seekers
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challenge
As someone tasked with using language to capture and express AbilityMap's qualities, I have been trying to put AbilityMap's difference into words for some time.
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IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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women in technology
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productivity
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iwd
High-performance can be achieved in any setting, says Olympic Gold medallist and BrainStorm Software General Manager.
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Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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autonomy
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leadership
Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.
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Zebra unveils framework to help retail operate better
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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partner programmes
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retail
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zebra technologies
Zebra has unveiled a new framework designed to address the most important challenges retailers are up against in today’s world.
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2023's top ICT skills in demand: Facing the challenges head-on with Lumify
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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skills shortage
We just welcomed the new year. And like many, the Lumify Team (previously known as DDLS) has carved out time to set goals and review milestones.
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Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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To remain profitable, leading cloud players will need to pivot their investments to analytics, AI/ML, and other differentiated premium services.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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market
IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
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Aussie banks struggle to make headway on digitisation plans
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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digital transformation
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open source
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Operational hurdles, regulatory challenges, legacy technologies, and skills gaps are slowing down the momentum as banks look to stay competitive.
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Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The game’s visuals take the cel-shaded design style up a notch, looking more like comic book pages than an animated cartoon.
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Supply chains continue to be disrupted, enterprises embrace circular economy
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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inventory management systems
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ifs
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disruption
Two-thirds of large enterprises are now keeping more stock on hand due to supply chain disruption, according to research by IFS.
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New SAP study uncovers impact of 'the great resignation'
Thu, 30th Jun 2022
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digital transformation
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sap
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research
Coined in 2021, the phrase 'the great resignation' refers to millions of employees globally leaving their jobs. The phenomenon is real and impacting SMEs.
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Fortinet training edges toward closing cybersecurity gap
Thu, 12th May 2022
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firewall
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network management
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it training
The Fortinet Training Institute has made significant progress in closing the cybersecurity skills gap, on track to train one million people by 2026.
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Mounting challenges threaten the promise of cloud in ANZ
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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cloud services
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devops
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migration
Cloud and data centre leaders must address misalignment exacerbating cloud costs and changes in strategic direction, according to a new study from ADAPT.
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Amazon and Visa reach agreement in ongoing dispute
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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commerce systems
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pos
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payment gateways
After a substantial ongoing feud, Amazon and Visa have agreed to settle a dispute over the credit card giant's fees.