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Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance
Digital Transformation

Banks double AI budgets but lag behind in data governance

Banks are doubling AI budgets to 17% of IT spend by 2028, but only 20% have robust real-time data governance, reveals Tech Mahindra's global survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Major infrastructure projects lag as AI adoption faces barriers
DevOps

Major infrastructure projects lag as AI adoption faces barriers

Major infrastructure projects face delays and overruns as AI adoption stalls, hindered by governance issues, cultural resistance, and skills gaps, experts reveal.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push
Human Capital Management

IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever
Phishing

Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever

AI amplifies cyber threats, making human vigilance more vital than ever as companies face sophisticated phishing and deepfake attacks.

By Gareth Cox • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Few firms embed ethics in daily operations, global study finds
Risk & Compliance

Few firms embed ethics in daily operations, global study finds

LRN's 2025 study reveals major gaps in corporate ethics programmes, highlighting weak middle management advocacy and inconsistent enforcement globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Abacus Group appoints Kubycheck as Chief People Officer

Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns
Digital Transformation

New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns

The OECD warns New Zealand's GDP will take over 30 years to double without major changes to leadership and productivity amid rising AI use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI
Human Capital Management

Best workplaces in New Zealand revealed, highlighting culture & AI

New Zealand's top 20 workplaces for 2025, including realestate.co.nz and Cisco, showcase how strong cultures drive innovation and AI readiness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Macquarie Cloud named Australia's top workplace for second year
Human Capital Management

Macquarie Cloud named Australia's top workplace for second year

Macquarie Cloud Services has been named Australia's top workplace for the second year running in the 30 to 99 employee category by Great Place to Work.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Dynamoney appoints Brett Thomas as CEO to drive SME finance growth
Organisational culture

Dynamoney appoints Brett Thomas as CEO to drive SME finance growth

Dynamoney appoints Brett Thomas as CEO to lead growth, capitalising on surge in SME lending and targeting expansion of flexible finance solutions across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Beyond the checkbox: embedding cyber security into organisational culture to improve resilience
Data Protection

Beyond the checkbox: embedding cyber security into organisational culture to improve resilience

Organisations must embed cyber security into daily culture, shifting from box-ticking to shared responsibility to boost resilience against evolving threats.

By Charles Harris • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development
EduTech

Beyond automation: using technology to power personalised learning and development

HR is evolving with AI-powered tools to deliver personalised learning and development, making upskilling key for talent retention and business growth.

By Aaron Rau • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Beyond Key named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025
Data Analytics

Beyond Key named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025

Beyond Key is named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025, recognised for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee well-being.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Why AI is putting content governance at the core of brand authority
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Why AI is putting content governance at the core of brand authority

Global consultancies like Deloitte are prioritising content governance as AI reshapes brand authority and digital content operations for large organisations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025
Data Protection

Privacy resilience: Why compliance alone won't cut it in 2025

In 2025, privacy demands more than compliance; organisations must embed it into culture, governance and cyber risk to meet rising regulatory and societal expectations.

By Lyn Nicholson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth
Digital Transformation

Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth

Four former leaders from Sky, Barclays, Deloitte and KFC join UK advisory firm Beyond the Blueprint to boost growth amid tech and economic changes.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Australian firms shift to skills-based workforce strategy
Digital Transformation

Australian firms shift to skills-based workforce strategy

A new report reveals a pivotal shift in Australian firms towards skills-based workforce management, with 93% of leaders open to hiring based on skills profiles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Setting up for AI success
DevOps

IWD 2025: Setting up for AI success

As the use of AI in business becomes increasingly vital, new research reveals that 24% of leaders cite lack of technological expertise as a key barrier to success.

By Astrid Bowser • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025