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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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Businesses face revenue loss due to underutilisation of AI technology

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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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
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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
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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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Firms trust AI despite poor data quality, says multinational survey

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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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
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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
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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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Report reveals enterprise AI insights & adoption strategies

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Nutanix's report illuminates AI adoption strategies amongst enterprises, highlighting a skills gap in generative AI.
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Managing data is complex amidst cloud deployments: Nutanix

Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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Organisations want a single hybrid multi-cloud platform to run applications and manage data across diverse IT environments, Nutanix finds.
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Nutanix study reveals financial services sector lagging with multicloud adoption

Fri, 20th May 2022
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Nutanix has released new research that reveals the financial services sector is lagging behind when it comes to multicloud adoption.
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COBOL market 3 times larger than previously estimated - survey

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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A Micro Focus survey finds COBOL is viewed as strategic by 92% of respondents, and the amount of COBOL code in daily use increased to 775-850 billion lines.
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VMware research shows employee surveillance could increase staff turnover

Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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Increase in remote monitoring threatens employee performance & trust in new hybrid working models, says VMware study.
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Finance leaders must shift their focus to data, report finds

Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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Finance leaders have the choice to either watch their function be automated out of existence or take on a new role, according to a new report.
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Almost half of APAC organisations believe they lack necessary security talent - CrowdStrike research

Mon, 19th Jul 2021
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CrowdStrike research reveals almost half of APAC organisations believe they lack the necessary security talent. .
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Bad bots, broken APIs and supply chain attacks biggest challenge facing organisations

Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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More needs to be done to protect against application security threats, particularly newer threats like bot attacks, API attacks, and supply chain attacks.
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CrowdStrike announces new integrations as enterprises struggle to secure operations

Fri, 28th May 2021
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CrowdStrike has partnered with Rapid7, Google Cloud, ExtraHop, and Siemplify to strengthen its IT security solutions.
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Modern apps power innovation for APAC enterprises - VMware report

Tue, 8th Dec 2020
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IT and app development teams have a crucial role in helping their businesses meet important business objectives - especially in economic downturns.
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Firms seek benefits of hybrid cloud, but rollouts pose problems

Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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70% of organisations are taking longer than expected to adopt hybrid cloud, according to a new report by Nutanix and Vanson Bourne.
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SMBs seeking service providers in face of rising cyber threats

Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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Three quarters of SMBs fear cyber attacks within six months, while 91% would switch IT service providers for better cybersecurity, says study.
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Skills gap, lack of budget, and competing initiatives holding back innovation in ANZ enterprises - report

Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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Despite ANZ businesses showing the most confidence in their ability to innovate at a competitive rate, skills gaps continued to hold projects back.
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Why businesses struggle to unlock value from their data

Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Data has become a critical component for businesses in every sector, yet many struggle when it comes to extracting full value from it.