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Asia-Pacific firms focus AI spend on tech over talent
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific firms focus AI spend on tech over talent

A new Accenture survey reveals that while 87% of Asia-Pacific businesses plan to boost generative AI investments, notably more is allocated to technology over human talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Workers cautious about AI despite increased utilisation
Software-as-a-Service

Workers cautious about AI despite increased utilisation

A new study reveals that while 58% of workers in the US and UK are using agentic AI, concerns over its quality and emotional intelligence remain high.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands
Partner Programmes

Businesses unprepared for AI's mounting energy demands

A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives
Unified Communications

Generative AI's environmental footprint concerns executives

Capgemini's latest report highlights the significant environmental challenges of generative AI, revealing half of UK executives see a rise in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
APAC enterprises to prioritise AI ROI by 2025, says report
Digital Transformation

APAC enterprises to prioritise AI ROI by 2025, says report

A new report indicates that over half of Asia-Pacific enterprises expect to optimise AI investments for better long-term ROI by 2025, moving beyond initial trials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law
Legal technology

DeepL report reveals AI's transformative role in law

A new report by DeepL reveals that 87% of legal professionals find AI tools enhance their work, marking a significant shift in the legal sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Getting more GenAI projects past the pilot phase
Generative AI

Getting more GenAI projects past the pilot phase

Organisations are continuing to face challenges in progressing generative AI use cases to production, with fewer than one in every five reaching that milestone.

By Peter Philipp • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia
Hyperscale

Thoughtworks partners with AWS to advance GenAI in Asia

Thoughtworks has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to boost generative AI solutions for industries across the Asia Pacific, enhancing customer engagement and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

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EU AI Act to reshape finance teams across Europe
Risk & Compliance

EU AI Act to reshape finance teams across Europe

Morné Rossouw of Kyriba outlines how the EU AI Act, effective from February 2025, will reshape CFOs' roles and finance teams across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Three AI considerations for tech leaders in Australia
Data Protection

Three AI considerations for tech leaders in Australia

By 2030, AI is set to bring AUD $280 million in benefits to Australia, prompting tech leaders to adapt their strategies for effective integration.

By Sabrina Farmer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
UK unveils £14 billion AI plan with tech sector backing
Customer Experience

UK unveils £14 billion AI plan with tech sector backing

The UK aims to lead in artificial intelligence with a new AI Opportunities Action Plan and GBP £14 billion investment from tech firms to enhance various sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Seagate study: AI to double cloud storage use by 2028
Storage

Seagate study: AI to double cloud storage use by 2028

A Seagate study reveals that 61% of business leaders expect cloud storage usage to double by 2028, driven by the rising demand for AI applications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Partner Programmes

UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity
Artificial Intelligence

AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity

New research reveals that daily AI use among Australian employees has surged from 18% to 27%, aiding productivity but highlighting slow adoption challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Australian HR professionals optimistic about AI benefits
Human Capital Management

Australian HR professionals optimistic about AI benefits

Research from the Australian HR Institute reveals that 86% of HR professionals expect AI to boost productivity, despite concerns over data security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
UK employees increasingly favour AI in the workplace
Human Capital Management

UK employees increasingly favour AI in the workplace

A Freshworks survey reveals that nearly half of UK employees would consider job changes for better AI integration, highlighting its workplace importance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage
Artificial Intelligence

Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage

A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Dec 2024