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Milieu Insight appoints Sundip Chahal as new CEO
Marketing Technologies

Milieu Insight appoints Sundip Chahal as new CEO

Milieu Insight has named Sundip Chahal as CEO, tasking him with expanding the company's reach into the US and UK while strengthening its Southeast Asian market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders
Customer Experience

Gen AI now top priority for Singaporean business leaders

Salesforce report reveals 87% of Singaporean C-suite executives rank generative AI among their top three priorities, urging rapid organisational adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Global Stories

YouGov stories

Survey shows outdated tech frustrates UK & US consumers
Digital Transformation

Survey shows outdated tech frustrates UK & US consumers

A YouGov survey reveals growing dissatisfaction with customer service in the US and UK, as 69% of consumers blame outdated technology for their frustrations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues
DevOps

Atlassian study highlights year-end project backlog issues

Atlassian's latest research reveals that 68% of knowledge workers face project backlogs by year-end due to shifting priorities and unexpected challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Generative AI boosts productivity in ANZ workplaces
Generative AI

Generative AI boosts productivity in ANZ workplaces

A new study reveals that generative AI is enhancing productivity in Australian and New Zealand workplaces, with many saving over two hours daily.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband
Unified Communications

Study reveals UK consumer confusion over fibre broadband

A new study reveals 77% of UK consumers are unaware that part-copper broadband can be marketed as 'fibre', prompting calls for clearer regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australians trim grocery shopping as prices continue to rise
eCommerce

Australians trim grocery shopping as prices continue to rise

With grocery prices soaring in Australia, a new survey reveals 56% of shoppers are returning sweet treats amid rising living costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

YouGov stories

UK businesses face barriers in adopting AI technologies
Digital Transformation

UK businesses face barriers in adopting AI technologies

New research reveals that UK businesses face significant hurdles to AI adoption, including lack of expertise, high costs, and uncertainties around investment returns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms
Ransomware

Ransomware payments rise to AUD $1.35m for Australian firms

New research reveals that Australian firms now face an average ransomware payment of AUD $1.35 million, highlighting an alarming rise in cyber extortion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Telstra study finds missed revenue due to weak networks
Unified Communications

Telstra study finds missed revenue due to weak networks

Research by Telstra suggests a lack of professional networks among senior leaders in large Australian organisations could cost AUD $53 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps
Data Protection

Edinburgh tops UK demand for encrypted messaging apps

Edinburgh tops the UK in searches for encrypted messaging apps, with 16 inquiries per 1,000 residents, highlighting growing concern for digital privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users
Malware

Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users

Telstra has unveiled its free Device Security Essentials to help safeguard Australian mobile users against rising online threats and scams.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
OAIC: Healthcare providers prime targets for cyber criminals
Data Protection

OAIC: Healthcare providers prime targets for cyber criminals

The OAIC's latest report reveals healthcare providers as prime targets for cyber criminals, prompting urgent action calls from AUCyber and public concern.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives

A YouGov survey for Salesforce reveals 81% of Australian business leaders prioritise generative AI, with 50% already having clear strategies and 42% developing them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics
Supply Chain

Australian execs fear mounting risks in cyber & geopolitics

A McGrathNicol report reveals 89% of Australian business leaders anticipate worsening risk and security issues in 12 months, driven by heightened cyber and financial pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges
Fintech

Australian banks lead in AI adoption but face key challenges

Australian banks lead AI adoption with 83% implementation rate, but face hurdles like poor data strategy, employee resistance, and leadership challenges, study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate
Digital Transformation

Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024