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IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty
Data Protection

IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty

Most executives lack visibility over AI suppliers and infrastructure, leaving core operations exposed to outages, compliance risks and vendor lock-in.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
UK workplace happiness beats US & Germany, study finds
Human Capital Management

UK workplace happiness beats US & Germany, study finds

Better team relationships are helping UK workers feel more productive than peers in the US and Germany, a global study says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps
Data Protection

Omnissa study finds AI surge & endpoint security gaps

Unsanctioned AI use is racing ahead of oversight, while many regulated organisations still leave endpoints outdated, unencrypted or unstable.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge
EduTech

US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees
Digital Transformation

Transformation efforts fuel burnout & uncertainty for employees

A global study reveals 45% of employees face burnout amid constant transformation, with AI projects speeding fatigue and prompting 36% to consider quitting.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success
Data governance

Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success

A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption
Data Analytics

GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption

Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Critical infrastructure sees 91% OT breach rate in 18 months

A global study reveals 91% of critical infrastructure firms faced operational technology breaches in 18 months, causing major service and financial impacts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south
Generative AI

AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south

A study reveals 65% of entry-level, non-graduate workers in the global south use AI at work, nearly double the rate seen in high-income countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

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Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds
Gaming

Young Australians back esports in Olympics, survey finds

Support for esports Olympic inclusion is far higher among Australians aged 18 to 24 than older adults, according to a Logitech G survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
KPMG finds finance AI use rises to 75% on governance
Digital Transformation

KPMG finds finance AI use rises to 75% on governance

Assurance-ready firms are pulling ahead as finance teams face rising scrutiny over AI results, with active use now at 75% globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Retailers lag on AI as leaders widen performance gap
Data Analytics

Retailers lag on AI as leaders widen performance gap

Many retailers are losing millions in sales as slow planning leaves AI unused and widens the gap with faster-moving rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow
Marketing Technologies

Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow

Most Australians want AI-made content clearly labelled, as 89% back tougher regulation and 62% warn of damaged trust from deception.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025
Gaming

Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025

Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Targa Telematics tops European fleet UBI provider ranking
Internet of Things

Targa Telematics tops European fleet UBI provider ranking

Targa Telematics named top European fleet usage-based insurance provider in PTOLEMUS ranking as digital motor models accelerate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Australia's AI boom outpaces data skills & governance
Digital Transformation

Australia's AI boom outpaces data skills & governance

Australia's generative AI rollout races ahead of reliable data, governance and skills, leaving a widening trust and risk gap.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump
Application Performance Monitoring

Working from home not to blame for Australia's productivity slump

Australia's productivity slump is linked to outdated systems and processes, not working from home, says Australian Productivity Commission study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025