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Australian firms face cybersecurity risks amid AI adoption
Data governance

Australian firms face cybersecurity risks amid AI adoption

A new ADAPT survey reveals that 65% of Australian CISOs lack resources to manage rising cybersecurity risks as AI adoption accelerates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024

A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia
Economics

Economic pressures, AI reshape cloud strategy in Australia

ADAPT's 2024 survey reveals Australian firms shift cloud modernisation priorities due to economic pressures, AI adoption, and mounting technical debt challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout
Data governance

Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout

A lack of data maturity and resources threatens Australia's Generative AI rollout, warns ADAPT's 2024 survey, as firms struggle with fundamental requirements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Internal challenges curb cybersecurity transformation in Australian firms
Cybersecurity

Internal challenges curb cybersecurity transformation in Australian firms

Australian firms struggle with internal challenges hindering cybersecurity transformation, amidst growing demand for stronger security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Number of organisations measuring IT carbon footprint rising
Clean technologies

Number of organisations measuring IT carbon footprint rising

Exceptional ESG performance in Australia has evolved from a desirable factor to an important competitive differentiator, a new report has revealed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Australian employees seek tech upskilling opportunities
Human Capital Management

Australian employees seek tech upskilling opportunities

A recent study by Robert Half reveals a surge in Australian employees requesting training and development opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Just 6% of Australian tech budgets spent on innovation
AI Agents

Just 6% of Australian tech budgets spent on innovation

Just six per cent of new funding to be spent on innovation, hindering Australia's ability to make productivity gains.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
New survey shows digital transformation main challenge for CIOs
Digital Transformation

New survey shows digital transformation main challenge for CIOs

The need to balance the momentum of innovation with risk awareness and resilience is more important than ever for CIOs in organisations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2023
Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt
Supply Chain

Cybersecurity funding to surge this financial year: Adapt

According to Adapt's survey, 65% of cyber leaders expect funding increases, while 57% claim they still don't have the necessary budget.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2023

Global Stories

ADAPT stories

Oracle opens Sydney AI hub for Australia & Oceania
Data Analytics

Oracle opens Sydney AI hub for Australia & Oceania

Oracle opens a Sydney AI hub to train, test and fast‑track cloud and AI projects for customers across Australia and Oceania.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ
Data Protection

Island brings secure AI-ready enterprise browser to ANZ

Island launches a secure AI-ready enterprise browser in Australia and New Zealand as CIOs boost AI spend but fret over data governance.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats
Cloud Security

Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats

SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude

IWD 2024 illuminates the power of resilience and gratitude in overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by a woman who rose from adversity to establish her own successful business.

By Antoinette 'Toni' Chaltiel • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Manolo Blahnik taps Oracle NetSuite for supply chain management upgrade
Supply Chain

Manolo Blahnik taps Oracle NetSuite for supply chain management upgrade

Manolo Blahnik partners with Oracle NetSuite to boost supply chain efficiency and visibility across global operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Digital fitness missing ingredient in A/NZ organisations
Digital Transformation

Digital fitness missing ingredient in A/NZ organisations

Companies will fall behind in the emerging tech arms race, and many leaders will keep seeing IT as some mysterious department costing them lots of money.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

ADAPT stories

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
Public Sector

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time

On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.

By Natalie Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024