Business strategy stories

Many organisations risk costly mistakes by defaulting to big tech cloud providers without exploring other options and engaging channel partners.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is expanding its secure communication solutions for mission-critical sectors across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

Sat Sanghera, CEO of IPI, has been named one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024 and received The People Award.

New research reveals UK retailers are tightening return policies, driven by annual losses of $2.6 billion from fraud and policy abuse.

Despite recognising AI's potential, Australian firms struggle with real-time data, a critical component for effective operations and future AI success.

TDCX Malaysia has won the Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year award for the second time, recognising its excellence in growth and innovation.

Industrial Thought has appointed Mike Baker as Group Managing Director, aiming to enhance its services in securities taxation and corporate event data.

Elise Balsillie of Thryv advises small businesses on integrating AI, highlighting data quality and the importance of balancing automation with human interaction.

Hyve Managed Hosting's 2024 report reveals a severe skills shortage in the UK's IT sector, impacting 81% of businesses amid rapid technological advancement.

In an increasingly digital world, Australian businesses must recognise the power of memorable domain names to enhance brand presence and improve security.

Bain, Kantar, and Qualtrics unveil updated Global Standards for Customer Experience following extensive consultation, aiming to enhance CX across industries.

Family-owned businesses in New Zealand face challenges in IT transformation, with 35% prioritising digital upgrades amid fears of disruption.

Australian firms struggle to keep reputations current amid shifting expectations from stakeholders, as revealed by Sefiani's 2024 report.

Rufaro Mtuwa, a veteran of insignia, has been promoted to General Manager, where she will guide the Australian firm through its next growth phase.

Companies failing to conduct operational diagnostics, overly focusing on FTE uplift, and taking reactive instead of proactive automation approaches risk inefficient outcomes, says Avec’s Ryan Stuchbery.

A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.

Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.

Epicor partners with Climatiq Technologies to integrate advanced carbon calculations into its ERP systems, aiming to boost sustainability and profitability.

Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.

A LogRhythm survey reveals 40% of Australian and New Zealand firms have lost deals over poor cybersecurity confidence, urging a strategic overhaul in protection measures.