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Vanson Bourne stories

Vanson Bourne, a prolific writer, has penned an array of columns centred around the impact and integration of technology in business practices. Their broad range of interests encompasses the exploration of technological ROI, data management issues, and the critical aspects of cybersecurity across various sectors. The insights provided delve into how companies are leveraging technology like AI, dealing with regulatory challenges such as GDPR, and battling cybersecurity threats.

Their analysis often highlights the economic and strategic implications of new tech implementations, including the challenges and opportunities tied to cloud services, AI strategies, and the burgeoning realm of digital transformation. Coupled with sector-specific data, Vanson Bourne's writings not only inform but also guide businesses on navigating the evolving technological landscape effectively, fostering a well-rounded understanding of its complex dynamics.

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Warehouse challenges in Australia focus on tech upgrades

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Research by Manhattan Associates reveals 93% of Australian warehouse professionals face staffing challenges, highlighting urgent IT needs amid rising demand.
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UK firms losing 25% revenue due to AI underutilisation

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
UK firms risk a 25% revenue drop due to AI underutilisation, Vanson Bourne's survey for Clari reveals, despite recognising AI's numerous benefits.
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Australian IT leaders face AI, infrastructure, & risk hurdles

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
A Pure Storage and Vanson Bourne report reveals that 96% of Australian IT leaders see AI as transformative, but infrastructure and economic challenges persist.
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UK businesses face barriers to AI innovation, new report reveals

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
A research report by Pure Storage highlights the AI boom in UK business, with 91% of IT leaders seeing AI as an opportunity, but infrastructure and cyber concerns loom.
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Businesses face revenue loss due to underutilisation of AI technology

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Underutilisation of AI is leading to a 26% revenue loss for businesses, reveals Clari's 2024 Revenue Leak Report.
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Singapore MSPs moving towards AI but face knowledge gaps

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
A Barracuda Networks report reveals significant shifts in Singapore's MSP sector, with rising AI use and cloud marketplaces amid concerns over AI competence.
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Thu, 30th May 2024
Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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UK IT leaders see transformative potential in generative AI, report finds

Mon, 8th Apr 2024
New Elastic study reveals nearly all (99%) UK IT decision makers believe generative AI can drive significant organisational change, despite concerns around privacy, security and regulation.
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Why Zero Trust is critical in solving Australia’s cloud security woes

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Australia's cloud security challenges, resulting in roughly AUD $4.9m losses per breach, spotlight the urgent need for the Zero Trust framework to ensure robust data protection.
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Firms trust AI despite poor data quality, says multinational survey

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Despite persistent data quality issues impacting AI models, a multinational survey shows businesses resolutely trusting AI outputs, with UK and Irish firms facing unique technical hurdles.
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Immutable storage key to cybersecurity, says Scality survey

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
IT leaders are embracing immutable data storage to bolster cybersecurity, highlighting its crucial role in secure backup recovery.
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Matillion data platform users see 271% ROI, study reveals

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
A new study by Forrester Consulting shows Matillion Data Productivity Cloud users experiencing 271% ROI across three years, saving up to 70% of time managing data pipelines.
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Firms cautious of AI implementation over data security fears

Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Despite a £500m AI investment pledge, UK firms remain hesitant to adopt AI due to data security fears, says report.
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Report reveals enterprise AI insights & adoption strategies

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Nutanix's report illuminates AI adoption strategies amongst enterprises, highlighting a skills gap in generative AI.
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Australian & NZ firms hit hard by cybersecurity breaches

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
74% of firms in Australia and New Zealand have suffered cyberattacks in the past year, with 41% experiencing multiple breaches.
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UK employees jeopardise workplace cybersecurity with unauthorised downloads

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Two-thirds of UK employees are endangering business cybersecurity by unauthorised app downloads, often unbeknown to IT departments, Armis research reveals.
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UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.
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Nearly half of Australian organisations were victims of spear phishing in 2022

Thu, 25th May 2023
Cybercriminals continue to barrage organisations with targeted email attacks, and many companies are struggling to keep up.
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Cybersecurity professionals unsupported and overloaded

Thu, 27th Apr 2023
Australians continue to be at risk as a consequence of security operations teams not having the tools required to carry out efficient cybersecurity protection.