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Open source database report highlights AI, cloud & licensing
Storage

Open source database report highlights AI, cloud & licensing

Percona's new report highlights AI, cloud-native growth, and licensing shifts shaping open source database management in enterprise environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Marketers struggle to deliver on AI promise despite big investment
Partner Programmes

Marketers struggle to deliver on AI promise despite big investment

Despite heavy investment in AI, marketers face challenges delivering results, with US teams favouring fast trials while Europeans prioritise compliance and data skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Checkmarx named leader in IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report
Application Security

Checkmarx named leader in IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report

Checkmarx has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape ASPM 2025 report for its AI-driven, developer-focused application security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety
Human Capital Management

Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety

Top talent is leaving across all industries as AI concerns and stalled career growth fuel anxiety, reveals Workday's Global Workforce Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%
Data Analytics

Data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%

Gain Theory's report reveals data-driven creativity can boost ad sales impact by up to 30%, unlocking millions in revenue through AI and analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access
Digital Transformation

AI ethics gaps persist in company codes despite greater access

Despite improved accessibility, 85% of company codes still lack ethical guidance on AI risks, reveals LRN's 2025 report on corporate conduct practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Airline fraud drops globally as major geographies see steady decline
Data Analytics

Airline fraud drops globally as major geographies see steady decline

Airline fraud attempts have fallen 30% globally in H1 2025, with Europe seeing a record 50% drop, marking a major shift in fraud patterns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
AI set to transform customer experience & loyalty in 2025
Digital Transformation

AI set to transform customer experience & loyalty in 2025

In 2025, AI will revolutionise customer experience, with 86% of US consumers recognising its value and a shift towards faster, digital-first service.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats
Application Security

Healthcare faces surge in cyberattacks & AI-driven threats

Healthcare organisations face a surge in cyberattacks and AI-driven threats, with 46% reporting increased attacks and only 29% feeling prepared for AI risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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Ivalua: 71% of UK businesses passed on rising costs to consumers
Supply Chain

Ivalua: 71% of UK businesses passed on rising costs to consumers

Over 4 million UK businesses have raised prices amid soaring costs, risking supplier stability and supply chain health ahead of possible tax hikes.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI reshapes UK recruitment, sparking concerns over empathy loss
Human Capital Management

AI reshapes UK recruitment, sparking concerns over empathy loss

AI is transforming UK recruitment, with 73% of recruiters using it, sparking concerns that automation may undermine empathy in hiring processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Australian businesses lose 22 hours weekly to complex payments
EduTech

Australian businesses lose 22 hours weekly to complex payments

Australian small businesses lose over 22 hours weekly managing complex payment systems, risking cash flow, customer loss, and security concerns, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ASRS in a Box launched to help firms meet climate rules
Generative AI

ASRS in a Box launched to help firms meet climate rules

Climate & Decisions and Unravel Carbon launch ASRS in a Box, aiding Australian firms with AI-driven tools to meet mandatory climate reporting under new ASRS rules.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps
EduTech

Australian IT teams confident in resilience but face AI gaps

Australian IT teams show strong confidence in operational resilience despite outage challenges, yet lag behind globally in AI readiness, says SolarWinds report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety
Supply Chain

TEAMS Transport saves CAD $1 million with AI-powered fleet safety

TEAMS Transport cut high-risk driving by 48% and saved over $1 million on insurance using Samsara's AI-powered fleet safety across its Canadian trucks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds

Australian marketers show strong interest in AI, but 52% remain beginners with limited readiness, reveals the first AI Readiness Score report by ACAM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025