C-Suite stories
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Speeding towards a sustainable future
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
As consumer demand and regulatory pressures rise, businesses, especially in the automotive industry, are rapidly prioritising sustainability, from electric vehicles to pre-loved parts.
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Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
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ai
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board of directors
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strategy
A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.
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Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives
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ransomware
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cyber attacks
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cfo
Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.
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Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout
Tue, 28th May 2024
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data infrastructure
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data governance
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data literacy
A lack of data maturity and resources threatens Australia's Generative AI rollout, warns ADAPT's 2024 survey, as firms struggle with fundamental requirements.
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Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Tue, 21st May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.
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Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration
Fri, 17th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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diligent
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strategy
Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody’s market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Thu, 9th May 2024
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it training
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fintechs
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financial systems
Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders
Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
There's a worrying communication gap between C-suite execs and cybersecurity leaders, despite agreement on the importance of cybersecurity risk mitigation.
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Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ai
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regulation
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investment
Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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esg
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cfo
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m&a
The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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iwd
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gender diversity
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workplace
Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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strategy
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sales
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learning
As part of this year's International Women's Day, Darshana highlights the parallels between cricket and a career in sales and how both rely on teamwork and strategic thinking in order to succeed.
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BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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tax
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ey
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software
BEPS Pillar Two has firms grappling with data management and understanding specifications for tax reforms due to its intricate criteria for tax calculations across international borders.
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Sejal Patel Daswani joins Deputy as CPO, marking 80% women leadership
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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hcm
Sejal Patel Daswani has been appointed as chief people officer by shift worker platform Deputy, increasing women in senior roles to 80%, signalling significant gender shift in the C-suite.
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Telcom announces Elliott Mueller as CEO & Steve Best as Non-Executive Director
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customer service
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wholesale
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bt
Manchester's Telcom appoints Elliott Mueller as CEO and Steve Best as Non-Executive Director, bolstering its leadership team with their considerable telecoms sector experience.
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QR code attacks surge on C-Suite executives, reveals Abnormal Security report
Sat, 10th Feb 2024
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phishing
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email security
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mfa
Cybercriminals are increasingly employing quishing attacks, utilising malicious QR codes to target high-ranking officials and smaller businesses, reveals AI-native cloud email security platform, Abnormal Security.
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Setting the AI agenda in 2024: what does the C-suite think?
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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data quality
AI's impact on nearly 40% of jobs requires swift actions to ensure compliance in 2024, but a gap in technical knowledge poses challenges.
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Wavestone survey highlights Gen AI as transformative tech
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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ai
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organisational culture
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c-suite
Wavestone's Data and AI Leadership Survey reveals that investments in data, analytics and Generative AI are top priorities for data companies.
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Boardroom preparedness: The best security strategy for 2024
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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soc
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
CISOs are relying on reactive strategies post-breach rather than proactive measures that better prepare the whole team before an incident strikes.
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Tech investment key to growth for architecture & engineering firms by 2024
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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kpis
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csr
Digital innovation key for long-term resilience and growth for architecture and engineering firms, says Deltek report.