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Aussie tech sector responds to govt's budget announcements
Digital Transformation

Aussie tech sector responds to govt's budget announcements

Strong focus on measuring risk and success of AI development needed for Australian government's investment, says expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023

Global Stories

Budget stories

Enterprise IT value & GenAI development on the rise, new study shows
Data Privacy

Enterprise IT value & GenAI development on the rise, new study shows

Enterprise IT budgets set to increase in 2023, contributing significant value to businesses, while GenAI development accelerates, Omdia study reveals.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
LiquidStack announces entry into direct-to-chip liquid cooling market
DataCentre infrastructure

LiquidStack announces entry into direct-to-chip liquid cooling market

LiquidStack is set to expand into the direct-to-chip (DTC) liquid cooling market with a new range of universal coolant distribution units.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Australian firms lacking operational intelligence for optimising mobile fleets
Digital Transformation

Australian firms lacking operational intelligence for optimising mobile fleets

In-depth survey reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to optimise their mobile fleets due to inadequate operational intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Milestone Systems unveils innovative Camera to Cloud for simpler surveillance
Digital Entertainment

Milestone Systems unveils innovative Camera to Cloud for simpler surveillance

Milestone Systems, a leader in video technology, launches a camera-to-cloud addition to its Milestone Kite hub for simpler, cost-effective surveillance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Enhanced planning in finance and HR sectors with Workday's new advanced AI
Data Analytics

Enhanced planning in finance and HR sectors with Workday's new advanced AI

Workday is introducing advanced AI features in its Adaptive Planning tool, aiming to refine decision-making in HR and finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Marketing leaders struggle to allocate budgets amidst AI boom
Marketing Technologies

Marketing leaders struggle to allocate budgets amidst AI boom

Over 60% of marketing leaders plan to invest in generative AI, with more than half seeing greater reward than risk, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Forrester releases 2024 Planning Guide to aid budgeting decisions
Artificial Intelligence

Forrester releases 2024 Planning Guide to aid budgeting decisions

Forrester's 2024 Planning Guides suggest leaders should have realistic budget expectations, while investing in AI to meet stakeholder growth expectations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Software spend set to grow 13.5% in 2023 - Gartner report
Software

Software spend set to grow 13.5% in 2023 - Gartner report

Worldwide banking and investment services IT spending is forecast to reach $652.1bn in 2023, with software seeing the largest growth, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
UK CIOs maintain positive outlook as they drive global growth - study
EduTech

UK CIOs maintain positive outlook as they drive global growth - study

UK CIOs of large global enterprises are increasing technology investment for growth and overcoming challenges, says Expereo research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace
AI Agents

Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace

A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
Integrity360 finds cybersecurity budgets are failing to meet expectations
Breach Prevention

Integrity360 finds cybersecurity budgets are failing to meet expectations

Over 30% of UK and Irish businesses are wasting money on unused cybersecurity tools, according to Integrity360. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
CIOs under pressure to make budgets stretch in 2023
Digital Transformation

CIOs under pressure to make budgets stretch in 2023

CIOs face pressure to stretch IT budgets further, according to a study by SoftwareOne Holding AG, with a focus on improving cloud cost management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Mar 2023

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CCgroup shares top factors influencing cybersecurity buying landscape
Cybersecurity

CCgroup shares top factors influencing cybersecurity buying landscape

New research by CCgroup reveals the impact of the economic climate on cybersecurity buying decisions and vendor selection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2023
Agritech receives $29.9m injection in recent budget
Agricultural Technology

Agritech receives $29.9m injection in recent budget

The recent Government Wellbeing Budget provides much needed support that will drive higher paying jobs and new export revenues in the horticulture sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
The CISO's guide to cybersecurity investment in 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The CISO's guide to cybersecurity investment in 2023

In a challenging economic climate, there are no guarantees when it comes to cybersecurity budgets, and CISOs must prepare to adjust investments accordingly.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023
How companies can save money on cloud usage
FinOps

How companies can save money on cloud usage

Companies are finding that their bills are rising as they harness the cloud to use new technologies and explore new opportunities.

By Dr James Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2023