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Asian Stories

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Singaporean businesses struggle to meet sustainability targets, report reveals

Singaporean businesses lagging in sustainability, only 34% having met set targets over the past two years, finds a report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

Global Stories

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Data governance

UK AI maturity drops despite continued high investment

UK organisations' AI maturity score dropped 9 points to 35 despite rising investments and over 100 AI projects launched by 56% of businesses surveyed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Security Information and Event Management

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025

Agricultural Technology

Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform

Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Generative AI

ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024

Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Step up or get out of the way in the digital economy, study finds

Oxford study shows firms with savvy digital leadership thrive; others risk falling behind in the fast-paced digital economy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Productivity

Australian agriculture powers SME resilience as broader growth steadies

Australian SMEs show steady performance in Q2 2025, with agriculture leading growth despite challenges like US tariffs and reduced workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Australia risks falling behind as AI talent & planning lag

Australia risks falling behind in AI as talent shortages and unclear strategies hamper progress amid rising investment and workforce concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025

Storage

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One with three key guarantees

Hitachi Vantara has launched new guarantees for its VSP One platform to boost enterprise storage with assured performance, cyber resilience, and up to 40% lower carbon footprint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Risk & Compliance

Getting PPPs right: why infrastructure projects fail

Cash-strapped governments risk stalling vital roads unless PPP contracts assign construction and inflation shocks to the parties best placed to bear them.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Jan 2023

Smart Cities

Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic

Cities with lower poverty and stronger infrastructure are likelier to attract workers and firms as pandemic-era habits reshape where people live and invest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020