Chief Information Officer (CIO) stories
Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Rising costs and new compliance rules are driving 83% of CIOs to rebalance cloud and on-premises workloads for better efficiency and control.
AI agents prompt 62% of UK firms to rethink IT hiring plans
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
New research shows 62% of UK firms are revising IT hiring plans as AI agents reshape roles, focusing teams on strategic tasks over routine work.
Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Nexthink research reveals 93% of IT leaders back merging IT and HR to boost productivity, engagement, and employee satisfaction within five years.
Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk
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devops
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apm
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breach prevention
Research by Tricentis reveals 66% of global firms face software outage risks, with 73% of UK businesses deploying untested code amid pressure for faster releases.
Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Pure Storage and Nutanix team up to offer a cutting-edge solution combining cloud infrastructure and FlashArray storage for ANZ enterprises' virtualisation needs.
Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform
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digital transformation
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customer service
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public sector
Local government reform in England demands CIOs overcome tech and process challenges to ensure smooth service delivery during major council restructures.
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.
UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cx
Four in ten UK CIOs say their boards have unrealistic expectations of AI's impact, amid challenges like poor infrastructure and employee resistance.
APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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rpa
Oracle's AI agents are revolutionising enterprise automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost reductions, particularly for finance teams.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Study finds Singapore businesses struggle with tech scaling
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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iot
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partner programmes
Businesses in Singapore are heavily investing in emerging technologies like GenAI and 5G, yet face challenges in transitioning from pilot phases to full implementation.
Australian firms embrace Agentic AI to boost productivity
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
More than half of Australian firms have embraced Agentic AI to counteract declining productivity, with expectations of significant operational efficiencies ahead.
UiPath unveils AI-enhanced Test Cloud to boost productivity
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
UiPath has launched Test Cloud, an AI-powered software testing service, promising to significantly enhance tester productivity and cut costs.
Healius completes IT overhaul with VECTEC, saves AUD $10m
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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netapp
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modernisation
Healius has successfully completed a major IT transformation with VECTEC to modernise its infrastructure, aiming for AUD $10 million in cost savings and improved AI diagnostics.
Wisr appoints first Chief Innovation Officer Álvaro Carpio
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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fintech
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leadership
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job moves
Wisr has appointed Álvaro Carpio Colón as its first Chief Innovation Officer, aiming to enhance technology-led financial solutions for Australians.
Extreme Networks appoints Anisha Vaswani as new CICO
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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saas
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cx
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martech
Extreme Networks has appointed Anisha Vaswani as its inaugural Chief Information and Customer Officer, aimed at aligning IT strategy with business growth.
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.
Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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dr
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data privacy
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ai
Keepit’s latest report underscores the vital role of data governance in enhancing cyber resilience amid rising AI usage and cybersecurity threats.