Business Value stories

Businesses are racing to adopt Generative AI, promising efficiency and competitive edge, but grappling with risks such as inaccuracy and cybersecurity.

Tech leaders are under strain as tech costs surge and visibility plummets, with transparency falling from 73% to 53% in two years, Cognizant reports.

Companies failing to conduct operational diagnostics, overly focusing on FTE uplift, and taking reactive instead of proactive automation approaches risk inefficient outcomes, says Avec’s Ryan Stuchbery.

Juniper Networks has launched a comprehensive Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration to streamline and expedite the adoption of its AI-Native Networking Platform, offering educational resources, trials, flexible licensing, and specialised support services.

Xero's I Want To Pay That Way report reveals a digital payment surge among young Singaporeans, urging small businesses to modernise payment options.

As Generative AI (GenAI) struggles to prove business value, procurement emerges as a surprising leader in demonstrating its true potential by enhancing user experiences.

IBM Cloudability has been named a leader in cloud cost management by Forrester Research, excelling in 20 of 25 criteria within the Q3 2024 Forrester Wave report.

OutSystems unveils Workflows, a new tool to simplify complex workflow management and boost collaboration between IT and business units, aiming to enhance efficiency.

Cloudera’s Vini Cardoso has revealed his insights on leveraging big data and ethical AI to unlock business value.

At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.

Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

ITP Accounting Professionals partners with TaxTank to deliver seamless, real-time tax management for 300,000 clients ahead of EOFY, enhancing compliance and efficiency.

Australia’s CSO Group and xAmplify are set to merge, forming the nation's largest integrator of AI, cyber security, and business automation services, with a combined turnover of AUD $100 million.

A data breach linked to MediSecure highlights the critical need for improved third-party risk management, affecting over a million Australians' data.

Westcon-Comstor has teamed up with Zscaler to become the first distributor authorised to deliver Zscaler's cloud security services across Southeast Asia, enhancing regional security standards.

AI-powered search platform Coveo bolsters its commitment to modern composable AI and cloud-based architectures by joining the MACH Alliance, which advocates for open technology ecosystems.

London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.

Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.

Innovative analytics and AI company, SAS, led by Chris Schaub, is revolutionising risk management and compliance practices in Australia and New Zealand.