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Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Supply Chain

Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors

Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces
Artificial Intelligence

Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces

Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Executives express optimism & concern over AI's business impact
Identity and Access Management

Executives express optimism & concern over AI's business impact

Okta's AI at Work 2024 report reveals 89% of executives see AI positively, but security and data privacy concerns loom large. Chiefs show notable yet uneven AI understanding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe
Marketing Technologies

Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe

Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Globant debuts AI Agents to transform software development lifecycle
Digital Transformation

Globant debuts AI Agents to transform software development lifecycle

Globant integrates its proprietary AI Agents into the software development life cycle, aiming to enhance efficiency and productivity across various stages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Vultr report reveals AI maturity drives business performance
Digital Transformation

Vultr report reveals AI maturity drives business performance

A new report by Vultr reveals 72% of enterprises are advancing in AI adoption, correlating AI maturity with enhanced business performance across sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand
Storage

AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand

A report warns of a surge in energy consumption from AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand, with IT managers largely unaware of the environmental impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Lenovo unveils hybrid AI solutions with NVIDIA & IDC collaboration
Unified Communications

Lenovo unveils hybrid AI solutions with NVIDIA & IDC collaboration

Lenovo unveils an array of new hybrid AI solutions, spotlighting generative AI for 2024 and energy-efficient innovations, powered by NVIDIA, to drive industry-wide AI applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Lenovo launches new AI solutions & services in partnership with NVIDIA
Generative AI

Lenovo launches new AI solutions & services in partnership with NVIDIA

Lenovo has unveiled new enterprise AI solutions in partnership with NVIDIA, aimed at enhancing AI development and energy efficiency across various sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024
Enterprise Resource Planning

AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption
Marketing Technologies

Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Boomi & Connor Group launch Enterprise GenAI governance tool
Generative AI

Boomi & Connor Group launch Enterprise GenAI governance tool

Boomi and Connor Group, alongside academic researchers, unveil the first-ever Enterprise GenAI Governance Framework, aimed at guiding responsible AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Unified Communications

UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
Encryption

Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice

Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
ManageEngine report reveals split in AI adoption among UK IT pros
AI Security

ManageEngine report reveals split in AI adoption among UK IT pros

ManageEngine's new study with SDI highlights a split in AI usage among UK IT professionals, revealing a gap in knowledge and mixed productivity expectations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024
AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds
Unified Communications

AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds

Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders
Generative AI

Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders

A Confluent report finds 94% of Australian IT leaders view data streaming platforms as essential, with many seeing ROI benefits and future importance in AI and ML applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Only 46% of Australian businesses active in innovation
Generative AI

Only 46% of Australian businesses active in innovation

Less than half of Australian businesses were active in innovation by mid-2023, with a shortage of skilled labour cited as a major barrier, according to ABS.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024