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Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Research shows 39% of CIOs lack alignment with CEOs on AI strategy as their roles expand into broader business and innovation leadership.
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Banks eye responsible AI with global spend set for USD $67bn

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Global banking AI spend is forecast to hit USD $67bn by 2028 as firms focus on responsible adoption to drive strategy, innovation and risk management.
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SAP appoints Lee Marshall to drive AI adoption in ANZ region

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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SAP has named Lee Marshall as Head of AI for ANZ to boost enterprise AI adoption, leveraging his 35+ years experience in digital and AI transformation.
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Kore.ai recognised as leader in Forrester cognitive search report

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Kore.ai named Leader in Forrester Wave for Cognitive Search Platforms, scoring highest in Strategy and excelling in 11 key criteria for agentic AI solutions.
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Why AI is not just AI: the executive's definitive guide to adoption

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Business leaders rush into AI strategies, but success demands more than hype-it requires infrastructure, data, and expert partnerships for real value.
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Forrester: AI spending slows as tech leaders face scrutiny in 2026

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Forrester forecasts a slowdown in AI spending for 2026 as firms prioritise governance and risk amid increased scrutiny from CFOs and tech leaders.
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Hexaware urges unified AI strategy as CX scores continue to fall

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Hexaware warns falling global customer experience scores need a unified AI strategy, urging businesses to integrate tools for personalisation and efficiency.
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Enterprise AI Masters thrive with focus on data & security

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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NetApp's 2025 study reveals AI Masters boost revenue by 24% through focus on data readiness, security, and advanced AI infrastructure in enterprises globally.
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Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.
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Emergn appoints Aldis Erglis as Chief AI Officer to drive strategy

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Emergn appoints Aldis Erglis as Chief AI Officer to lead AI strategy, enhancing its product development and consulting services globally.
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Mature AI adopters see higher ROI as firms invest USD $5.4m yearly

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Enterprises investing USD $5.4m yearly in AI see higher ROI when mature adopters focus on secure, well-governed information management.
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Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.
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OutSystems launches Agent Workbench for unified enterprise AI

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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OutSystems launches Agent Workbench, a platform enabling enterprises to deploy and manage AI agents, improving workflows and digital experiences across sectors.
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Survey finds slow adoption of autonomous AI agents in enterprises

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Only 15% of IT leaders are adopting fully autonomous AI agents, as concerns over governance and trust slow enterprise deployment, says Gartner survey.
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Exclusive: Cloudera's Abhas Ricky on GenAI adoption accelerating fast

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Cloudera's AI strategy overcomes legacy system challenges, helping clients like an oil giant save USD $1 billion and transform enterprise data use.
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Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.
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Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.
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Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms move from AI pilots to value-driven adoption, with 82% of large businesses now using AI to enhance efficiency and operations.
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Digital sovereignty linked to 5x ROI in enterprise AI adoption

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Enterprises prioritising digital sovereignty over AI and data achieve up to five times higher ROI, outperforming peers with secure, scalable AI platforms, says study.
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Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.