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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
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

Global Stories

Asia leads in AI but faces data quality & security issues
Storage

Asia leads in AI but faces data quality & security issues

A new study by Hitachi Vantara reveals Asia is at the forefront of AI adoption, but data quality and security issues threaten its ongoing progress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
APAC IT leaders face data challenges in AI adoption drive
Digital Transformation

APAC IT leaders face data challenges in AI adoption drive

Research by MuleSoft reveals that nearly all IT leaders in APAC plan to adopt AI agents, but 95% face significant data integration challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Dell unveils 2025 Partner Program to boost AI innovation
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils 2025 Partner Program to boost AI innovation

Dell Technologies has unveiled its 2025 Partner Program aimed at boosting growth and collaboration in key tech areas, including AI and storage solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape
EduTech

AI transforms multilingual event planning landscape

A recent study by Interprefy reveals that 94% of multilingual event planners are keen to embrace AI-powered speech translation to enhance future events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation
Customer Experience

DeepSeek: The AI game changer shaping the future of innovation

DeepSeek is making waves in the AI sector with its new DeepSeek-R1 model, reshaping innovation by making advanced technology more accessible and efficient.

By Avec Global • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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

Stories from Other Regions

AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies
Digital Transformation

AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies

As Linten Technologies marks its 25th anniversary, the firm sees rising demand for AI education as businesses seek to navigate the evolving landscape of technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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
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
NZ SMBs boost revenue with early AI adoption
Customer Experience

NZ SMBs boost revenue with early AI adoption

A new report reveals that 95% of New Zealand's small-to-medium-sized businesses using AI have seen revenue increases, far exceeding global averages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024