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CellPoint Digital promotes Sørensen & Osei to key roles
Fintech

CellPoint Digital promotes Sørensen & Osei to key roles

CellPoint Digital has promoted Michael Sørensen to CTO and Steven Osei to CMO, enhancing their leadership amid rapid fintech industry changes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
LinkedIn

Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Speeding towards a sustainable future
Data Analytics

Speeding towards a sustainable future

As awareness of sustainability grows, businesses are being urged to embrace eco-friendly practices, driven by consumer demand and impending regulations.

By Chris Iacovou • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner
Generative AI

Over half of organisations now have dedicated AI boards - Gartner

A Gartner poll reveals that 55% of organisations have adopted an AI board, with 54% appointing an AI leader, yet only a minority hold CAIO titles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives
Ransomware

Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives

Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration
Risk & Compliance

Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration

Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody's market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Fintech

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
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Chief Financial Officer

CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Workplace

IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

By Katharina Richter-Weiss • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket

As part of this year's International Women's Day, Darshana highlights the parallels between cricket and a career in sales and how both rely on teamwork and strategic thinking in order to succeed.

By Darshana Shetty • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data
Software

BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data

BEPS Pillar Two has firms grappling with data management and understanding specifications for tax reforms due to its intricate criteria for tax calculations across international borders.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report
Digital Transformation

Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report

A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933
Blockchain

Developer experience roles top UK salary ranks with GBP £146,933

A Stack Overflow survey reveals UK developer experience roles as the highest-paid, with a median salary of GBP £146,933, reflecting industry demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?
Ransomware

Would a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) ever go to prison?

Cyber attacks are on the rise, raising serious questions about whether CISOs should face legal penalties, including prison, for breaches.

By Colin Fraser • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout
Large Language Models

Australian firms face hurdles in Generative AI rollout

A lack of data maturity and resources threatens Australia's Generative AI rollout, warns ADAPT's 2024 survey, as firms struggle with fundamental requirements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite
Hyperscale

Cybersecurity disconnect: Australian IT leaders vs C-suite

A Trend Micro report reveals a significant disconnect between Australian IT security leaders and C-suite executives on the severity of cyber risks, prompting concern over inadequate senior-level response.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders
Data Privacy

Communication gap between C-suite & cybersecurity leaders

There's a worrying communication gap between C-suite execs and cybersecurity leaders, despite agreement on the importance of cybersecurity risk mitigation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
Artificial Intelligence

Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment

Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024