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New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds
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New tech adoption hindered in multi-generational UK workforces, survey finds

UK business leaders are meeting resistance to new technology across all generational workforces, reveals a survey by Seismic, a global enablement tech provider.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024

Global Stories

Survey results stories

US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024
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US consumers spend USD $331.6 billion online in first quarter 2024

US consumers spent USD $331.6 billion online in Q1 2024, with groceries, electronics, and apparel driving growth, Adobe Analytics reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping
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Pattern study reveals trust gap in Australian online shopping

Australian shoppers trust Amazon far more than emerging rivals Temu and Shein, reveals a Pattern study. Only 7% vouch for Temu's product quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods
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Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods

Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns

Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers
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Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers

New research by Kore.ai shows a shift towards AI-driven solutions in customer service, with agents prioritising AI tech over fair pay, and consumers applauding AI's precision and reliability.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024
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Check Point report shows 154% rise in cloud security incidents in 2024

Check Point's 2024 Cloud Security Report reveals a dramatic 154% rise in cloud security incidents in a single year amid escalating cyber threats, showing an urgent need for AI-driven security solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
New Relic report uncovers ongoing trends in Java adoption
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New Relic report uncovers ongoing trends in Java adoption

New Relic's fourth annual State of the Java Ecosystem report reveals latest trends in Java development and adoption, highlighting significant growth in Java 21's uptake and shifts in preferred Java Developer Kits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
AI disruption triggers change in data analytics in 61% of organisations
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AI disruption triggers change in data analytics in 61% of organisations

AI-driven disruption induces pivotal alterations within data and analytics operations across 61% of businesses, as revealed by Gartner's global CDAO survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0
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Survey reveals internet chaos could hinder transition to Web 3.0

On its 31st anniversary, concerns plague the World Wide Web's transition to Web 3.0 and the metaverse, with businesses citing chaotic internet conditions as a key barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Thomson Reuters reveals fresh AI insights in new professionals report
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Thomson Reuters reveals fresh AI insights in new professionals report

Thomson Reuters' debut Asia and Emerging Markets 'Future of Professionals Report' reveals AI's potential, with 89% of professionals forecasting AI-stimulated creation of novel careers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Survey results stories

Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats
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Australian firms hindered by internal comms in tackling cyber threats

Poor internal communication and a disconnect between security teams and C-suite executives are leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to cyber threats, a Dynatrace survey reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
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Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
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Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication

Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Aussies sceptical about AI banking, prefers human interaction - study
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Aussies sceptical about AI banking, prefers human interaction - study

Despite a surge in digital banking, 58% of Australians remain uncertain about AI-enhanced services due to job loss fears, data security concerns, and a preference for human interaction, says a Publicis Sapient study.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals
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Australians largely in the dark about Open Banking, Waave study reveals

Despite the introduction of Consumer Data Right (CDR) five years ago, 68% of Australians remain unaware of the Open Banking concept, according to a survey by payment tech company, Waave.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024