Business strategy stories

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.

A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.

Portnox's cloud-native, zero trust access control solutions are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, boosting cybersecurity for Azure users.

Freshworks appoints Ashwin Ballal as new CIO, succeeding Prasad Ramakrishnan. Ballal brings over 30 years of tech expertise to drive transformative growth.

Zayo Group, a global network infrastructure provider, plans to create two independent entities, including Zayo Europe, aiming to accelerate growth in North America and Europe, and improve operational simplicity.

JobAdder unveils two additional levels to its JobAdder Analytics service, aimed at providing recruitment businesses with customisable, data-driven insights for competitive advantage in the recruitment industry.

Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.

United Pacific Industries accelerates new business strategy implementation by employing BPA Platform to automate data transfer between Shopify and SYSPRO.

A Cloudera survey found 90% of IT leaders view a unified data platform as critical for AI and analytics, amid challenges of data quality and system integration.

Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.

Hexaware warns of potential AI project failure across UK businesses due to persistent leadership and skills vacuum in the sector.

IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.

Understanding capacity and future costs while defeating seasonal slumps through strategic planning can help consultancies maintain consistent profitability.

Firms honing AI strategies realise the vital importance of data readiness in leveraging AI's potential, requiring a business-centric approach and a rethink of data integration.

As the complexity of network systems escalates, IT leaders must shift from manual troubleshooting to AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations), a strategic, AI-driven approach that enhances network management and ensures a top-notch user experience.

Projectworks discusses the challenges and rewards of leading during business growth, sharing lessons on self-awareness, investing in teams, and building a culture that enhances momentum.