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Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds
Data Protection

Enterprise AI ambitions outpace readiness, survey finds

Despite near-universal enthusiasm, only 27% of organisations say their data and workflows are connected enough to support AI success.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner
Customer Relationship Management

Cognizant named Aston Martin F1 Global AI Services partner

The deal should help Aston Martin turn race data into quicker decisions and better fan management as AI becomes central to its operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
Digital Transformation

Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications

Modernisation is becoming faster and less risky, helping organisations cut maintenance costs, improve security and sustain service delivery.

By Ger O’Sullivan • 6 min read • Last month
Most firms using AI see little business value, survey
DevOps

Most firms using AI see little business value, survey

Most organisations are still seeing AI deliver productivity gains rather than revenue, as legacy systems and poor data hinder wider returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
EY launches Forward Deployed Engineer roles for AI
Digital Transformation

EY launches Forward Deployed Engineer roles for AI

Many large organisations are still struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems, despite heavy spending and rising pressure for returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Manufacturing

Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks

Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades
Firewalls

How Atomgate uses education and partnership to drive successful SonicWall upgrades

Better network performance and stronger security are helping South African businesses justify firewall refreshes as Atomgate replaces ageing SonicWall kit.

By Gaëlle Perrin • 3 min read • Last month
Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations
Hybrid Cloud

Why the next phase of AI adoption will be determined less by models and more by data foundations

Enterprises scaling AI are finding that reliable, real-time data pipelines and governance now matter more than model choice for ROI and control.

By Will LaForest • 6 min read • Last month
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession
Data Analytics

Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

Despite recession fears, 74 per cent of senior executives still plan to keep AI near the top of budgets, KPMG found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment
Private Cloud

Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment

AI growth is straining enterprise cloud budgets, with 88% of firms saying underinvestment now puts modernisation and migration plans at risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Thomson Reuters report spotlights gap in legal teams' value
Digital Transformation

Thomson Reuters report spotlights gap in legal teams' value

In-house legal teams see themselves driving strategy, but a new report shows most C-suite leaders barely recognise their contribution.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
OpenText study finds AI security governance lagging behind
Data Protection

OpenText study finds AI security governance lagging behind

OpenText warns firms are rolling out AI in cybersecurity faster than they build the governance, privacy and trust needed to keep it safe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven
Data Analytics

Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven

Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
OutSystems named G2 Leader for enterprise AI agents
Data Protection

OutSystems named G2 Leader for enterprise AI agents

OutSystems named G2 Spring 2026 Leader for AI Agent Builders as customers push agent-based software beyond pilots into production at scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders
Data Analytics

DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders

DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Customer success is not support, it is stewardship
Digital Transformation

Customer success is not support, it is stewardship

Customer success must evolve from reactive support to strategic stewardship, aligning stakeholders so tech investments deliver lasting value.

By Nidhi Suresh • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

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AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study
Data Protection

AI at scale outpaces data trust, warns MIND study

Most AI projects are missing their targets as 65% of Chief Information Security Officers lack confidence in data security controls, a study shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month