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ANZ CIO Challenges: AI, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics for 2025

Government CIOs in Australia and New Zealand are facing tough budget constraints, impacting technology investments, but there's optimism about AI-driven productivity improvements.

UK datacentres to be designated critical infrastructure

Datacentres in the UK are now classified as critical national infrastructure to enhance protection against cyber threats and support economic growth.

Slashing costs a priority for almost two-thirds of organisations this year

Two-thirds of UK organizations prioritize cost reduction, with rising costs presenting a significant challenge. Enhancing cybersecurity and streamlining technology supply chain are key focuses for organizations.

ANZ CIO Challenges: AI, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics for 2025

Government CIOs in Australia and New Zealand are facing tough budget constraints, impacting technology investments, but there's optimism about AI-driven productivity improvements.

UK datacentres to be designated critical infrastructure

Datacentres in the UK are now classified as critical national infrastructure to enhance protection against cyber threats and support economic growth.

Slashing costs a priority for almost two-thirds of organisations this year

Two-thirds of UK organizations prioritize cost reduction, with rising costs presenting a significant challenge. Enhancing cybersecurity and streamlining technology supply chain are key focuses for organizations.
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#artificial-intelligence

Canada's Trudeau announces package of AI investment measures

C$2.4 billion investment in AI sector in upcoming Canadian budget
Focus on providing access to computing capabilities for AI researchers

Why data is the Achilles Heel of AI (and most every other business plan)

Companies must prioritize organizing their data to fully leverage AI and technology initiatives.

The U.S. defense and homeland security departments have paid $700 million for AI projects since ChatGPT's launch

The U.S. defense sector is significantly increasing investment in AI, reflecting a broader trend in technological advancement and societal transformation.

The UK risks missing out on the coming AI boom - here's how it can get back on track

UK Chancellor announces major cuts to address financial issues, halting key investments in AI.

American venture capitalists are more likely to invest in AI than VCs in other countries are

American venture capitalists are leading in artificial intelligence investment, significantly outpacing their global counterparts.

Despite Economic Concerns, Small/Medium Businesses Prioritize Tech Investments: Study

SMBs are significantly increasing their investment in technology, including 5G and AI, to support online operations and improve efficiency.

Canada's Trudeau announces package of AI investment measures

C$2.4 billion investment in AI sector in upcoming Canadian budget
Focus on providing access to computing capabilities for AI researchers

Why data is the Achilles Heel of AI (and most every other business plan)

Companies must prioritize organizing their data to fully leverage AI and technology initiatives.

The U.S. defense and homeland security departments have paid $700 million for AI projects since ChatGPT's launch

The U.S. defense sector is significantly increasing investment in AI, reflecting a broader trend in technological advancement and societal transformation.

The UK risks missing out on the coming AI boom - here's how it can get back on track

UK Chancellor announces major cuts to address financial issues, halting key investments in AI.

American venture capitalists are more likely to invest in AI than VCs in other countries are

American venture capitalists are leading in artificial intelligence investment, significantly outpacing their global counterparts.

Despite Economic Concerns, Small/Medium Businesses Prioritize Tech Investments: Study

SMBs are significantly increasing their investment in technology, including 5G and AI, to support online operations and improve efficiency.
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#digital-transformation

The secret to successful digital initiatives is pretty simple, according to Gartner

Companies are significantly increasing investments in technology, notably in cybersecurity and generative AI, despite unclear returns on digital technologies.

Nearly half of all digital initiatives still fail - here's how you can learn from the 'digital vanguard' and deliver success

Fewer than half of digital initiatives meet business outcome targets, with success driven by CIO and CxO collaboration in digital delivery.

Australian Companies Focus on Growth for Tech Spending

Australian companies are prioritizing conservative tech spending focused on foundational transformations like cloud services to drive growth amidst economic challenges.

5 ways to convince business leaders your tech project deserves funding

Successful communication of technology benefits requires aligning project goals with company strategy and customizing messages for different stakeholders.

The Value Of In-App Resources And Courses In Digital Adoption

Digital adoption is crucial for achieving targeted outcomes in digital technology investments.
Investment in digital transformation alone is not sufficient; active work to drive adoption is essential.

The secret to successful digital initiatives is pretty simple, according to Gartner

Companies are significantly increasing investments in technology, notably in cybersecurity and generative AI, despite unclear returns on digital technologies.

Nearly half of all digital initiatives still fail - here's how you can learn from the 'digital vanguard' and deliver success

Fewer than half of digital initiatives meet business outcome targets, with success driven by CIO and CxO collaboration in digital delivery.

Australian Companies Focus on Growth for Tech Spending

Australian companies are prioritizing conservative tech spending focused on foundational transformations like cloud services to drive growth amidst economic challenges.

5 ways to convince business leaders your tech project deserves funding

Successful communication of technology benefits requires aligning project goals with company strategy and customizing messages for different stakeholders.

The Value Of In-App Resources And Courses In Digital Adoption

Digital adoption is crucial for achieving targeted outcomes in digital technology investments.
Investment in digital transformation alone is not sufficient; active work to drive adoption is essential.
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#productivity

Salesforce wants to show what "AI was always meant to be" - Dreamforce 2024 is its chance to do it

The promise of generative AI is overshadowed by concerns over its effectiveness and true value for customers amidst heavy investment.

IT spend in Europe set to rise, and it's not all about AI

Generative AI's true impact on productivity will take about three years to realize within businesses.

Give Your Business's PCs an Internal Makeover With Windows 10 Pro, Now $20 | Entrepreneur

Enhancing existing technology rather than purchasing new devices can significantly improve productivity, potentially offering better returns on technology investments.

Salesforce wants to show what "AI was always meant to be" - Dreamforce 2024 is its chance to do it

The promise of generative AI is overshadowed by concerns over its effectiveness and true value for customers amidst heavy investment.

IT spend in Europe set to rise, and it's not all about AI

Generative AI's true impact on productivity will take about three years to realize within businesses.

Give Your Business's PCs an Internal Makeover With Windows 10 Pro, Now $20 | Entrepreneur

Enhancing existing technology rather than purchasing new devices can significantly improve productivity, potentially offering better returns on technology investments.
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#national-security

Biden admin issues restrictions on US investments into sensitive tech tied to China

The U.S. is enforcing strict investment restrictions to prevent China from accessing technologies that could enhance its military capabilities.

DHS sets its research sights on 8 emerging technologies

Investment focus in DHS on AI, advanced sensing, and biotechnologies to boost national security over the next fiscal years.

Andreessen Horowitz defense tech investor Katherine Boyle says 'Ukraine changed everything'

The tech industry's perspective on defense technology has shifted dramatically, emphasizing the need for innovation and investment in national security post-Ukraine war.

Biden admin issues restrictions on US investments into sensitive tech tied to China

The U.S. is enforcing strict investment restrictions to prevent China from accessing technologies that could enhance its military capabilities.

DHS sets its research sights on 8 emerging technologies

Investment focus in DHS on AI, advanced sensing, and biotechnologies to boost national security over the next fiscal years.

Andreessen Horowitz defense tech investor Katherine Boyle says 'Ukraine changed everything'

The tech industry's perspective on defense technology has shifted dramatically, emphasizing the need for innovation and investment in national security post-Ukraine war.
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#asia

Capital for Asia, rooted in Asia: How Singapore's Jenny Lee wants to rethink venture capital

Jenny Lee's journey from engineer to a top venture capitalist illustrates her ability to bridge engineering with venture capital, enhancing collaboration with tech entrepreneurs.

India misses ten million public WiFi hotspot goal

India's public Wi-Fi rollout is significantly behind target, jeopardizing future connectivity goals.
Google's datacenter investment in Fiji signals a push for ICT opportunity in the Pacific.
Asia is seeing major investments in data infrastructure with new datacenters from global tech firms.

Capital for Asia, rooted in Asia: How Singapore's Jenny Lee wants to rethink venture capital

Jenny Lee's journey from engineer to a top venture capitalist illustrates her ability to bridge engineering with venture capital, enhancing collaboration with tech entrepreneurs.

India misses ten million public WiFi hotspot goal

India's public Wi-Fi rollout is significantly behind target, jeopardizing future connectivity goals.
Google's datacenter investment in Fiji signals a push for ICT opportunity in the Pacific.
Asia is seeing major investments in data infrastructure with new datacenters from global tech firms.
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#layoffs

Bay Area tech giant Cisco announces $10.3B yearly profit, thousands of layoffs

Cisco is laying off 7% of its workforce to invest in growth opportunities and improve efficiency amidst a trend in the tech industry.

CVS layoffs: Pharmacy to cut 2,900 workers amid breakup rumors, AI tech investments

CVS plans to lay off 2,900 workers to save costs and invest more in technology, amid significant economic challenges.

Bay Area tech giant Cisco announces $10.3B yearly profit, thousands of layoffs

Cisco is laying off 7% of its workforce to invest in growth opportunities and improve efficiency amidst a trend in the tech industry.

CVS layoffs: Pharmacy to cut 2,900 workers amid breakup rumors, AI tech investments

CVS plans to lay off 2,900 workers to save costs and invest more in technology, amid significant economic challenges.
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Masayoshi Son is the $100 billion gambler who went from dirt track to tech titan - and he isn't done betting yet

Masayoshi Son exemplifies bold risk-taking in technology shaping modern society.

3 ways to optimize your marketing automation beyond technology | MarTech

Balancing investment in technology with team expertise is crucial for optimizing automated marketing campaigns.
Data analysis and interpretation are key to improving marketing ROI.

Is That AI? Or Does It Just Suck?

AI research is rapidly advancing with significant corporate investment aimed at automation.
Public discussions often focus on distinguishing between AI-created and human-created content.
The industry emphasizes future developments rather than current AI tool effectiveness.

Schneider Electric to own 80% stake in Dutch-based Planon

Schneider Electric's acquisition of a controlling stake in Planon aims to enhance smart building management solutions and boost their sustainability initiatives.

How to future-proof your back-to-school laptop

A future-proof laptop is a wise long-term investment for students, potentially lasting through their education and into their professional careers.
#customer-experience

Forrester: IT budget growth pushed towards cross-functional teams | Computer Weekly

IT leaders are planning to increase budgets in 2025, reflecting confidence in growth despite economic challenges.

Three in five businesses are still struggling with inflation concerns

High inflation is a top concern for 39% of UK businesses surveyed.
Despite limited technology investment, businesses still prioritize customer experience, employee experience, AI, and data privacy.

Forrester: IT budget growth pushed towards cross-functional teams | Computer Weekly

IT leaders are planning to increase budgets in 2025, reflecting confidence in growth despite economic challenges.

Three in five businesses are still struggling with inflation concerns

High inflation is a top concern for 39% of UK businesses surveyed.
Despite limited technology investment, businesses still prioritize customer experience, employee experience, AI, and data privacy.
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Apptio: Australians Navigate Economic Pressure via IT Investments

Australian businesses are increasingly cautious in technology investments due to economic pressures, requiring accountability and clear value demonstrations.
#autonomous-vehicles

Tesla's Elon Musk promotes FSD (Supervised) features: "Feels like magic"

Tesla's new FSD (Supervised) video showcases its advanced urban driving capabilities, stressing the importance of driver supervision.

Tesla drives Luminar lidar sales and Motional pauses robotaxi plans | TechCrunch

Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, paused commercial operations to focus on technology, delaying driverless taxi service to 2026.

Tesla's Elon Musk promotes FSD (Supervised) features: "Feels like magic"

Tesla's new FSD (Supervised) video showcases its advanced urban driving capabilities, stressing the importance of driver supervision.

Tesla drives Luminar lidar sales and Motional pauses robotaxi plans | TechCrunch

Motional, a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, paused commercial operations to focus on technology, delaying driverless taxi service to 2026.
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Planning for Courageous Growth - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM WORKDAY

Embracing disruption and innovation is essential for growth in competitive industries.

Jumia plans to raise more than $100 million in secondary shares to drive stalled user growth | TechCrunch

Jumia is selling 10 million American depositary shares to raise funds for business expansion and technology investment.

Why Value Should Remain the Priority for Business Owners as They Increase Their Supply Budgets | Entrepreneur

Business owners expect to increase supply budgets, with technology as a significant investment area.
#digital-advertising

Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund backs Firmly for streamlined online shopping By Investing.com

Confidence in Firmly's innovative checkout technology to simplify shopping experience.

Pinterest leans into shoppable content in competitive ad market

Pinterest's quarterly sales were below expectations, causing its stock to drop.
Pinterest is investing in new technologies and tools to improve its shopping experience and increase ad revenue.

Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund backs Firmly for streamlined online shopping By Investing.com

Confidence in Firmly's innovative checkout technology to simplify shopping experience.

Pinterest leans into shoppable content in competitive ad market

Pinterest's quarterly sales were below expectations, causing its stock to drop.
Pinterest is investing in new technologies and tools to improve its shopping experience and increase ad revenue.
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SMEs are investing more in AI technology and tools than in hiring and retaining employees

Organizations need the right people, processes, and technology in place for successful AI adoption.

SaudiArabia AIFund Would Divest From Chinaif U.S. Asked, CEO Says

Saudi Arabia's new investment fund will divest from China if requested by the US to keep manufacturing and supply chains separate.

A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 Bill Ackman Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Surges 17%, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst | The Motley Fool

Bill Ackman's focus on Alphabet emphasizes the growth potential in the AI sector.

HighByte Raised Series A Funding to Propel Growth in Industrial DataOps Market

HighByte secures Series A funding led by Standard Investments for research, partner management, and customer success to enhance Industrial DataOps platform and market expansion.

Great Britain Just Had Its Largest Ever Wine Vintage. The Implications Could Be Huge.

The 2023 season in Great Britain has seen a record-breaking harvest of 20 to 22 million bottles of wine, a 50% increase from the previous record in 2018.
Several factors contributed to this growth, including favorable weather conditions and an increase in vine plantings.
The increase in vine plantings can be attributed to both domestic and international producers.

Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple

Nvidia's market value surpasses $3 trillion, making it the second most valuable publicly listed company globally, driven by its investments in AI.

Keeping staff members safe and sound by optimizing security technology

Healthcare organizations invest in staff safety alarm systems to protect workers and reduce workplace violence incidents.
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