A new breed of digital-first CEOs has emerged Digital-first CEOs plan to drive at least half of their income from digital products, services, and experience by 2027, ahead of the market average of 39 per cent. Driven by their experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic, these business leaders have changed how…
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University of Technology Sydney builds large start-up community
UTS extends support to almost 500 student and alumni-run start-ups The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has extended their support to nearly 500 start-ups, making the university’s start-up community the largest in Australia. The university’s start-up program, known as UTS Start-ups, offers collaboration and office space, industry connections, and a vibrant…
Read MoreEconomic downturn now top emerging risk worrying executives
Unusually high degree of interrelated risks shown in 2Q22 quaterly Concern about a macroeconomic downturn has rapidly ascended into the top emerging risk facing organizations, according to Gartner, Inc.’s latest global Emerging Risks Report. The survey, with 306 senior executives and risk management professionals, was conducted in the second quarter of…
Read MoreFinding growth in digitised governance models
eGovernance instrumental in improving socioeconomic infrastructure Citizens’ evolving requirements, rapid urbanization and digitalization are encouraging governments to adopt a digitized governance model. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, eGovernance Platforms and Services Industry, finds that the eGovernance model encourages a collaborative ecosystem between public and private sectors, which can also uplift socioeconomic…
Read MoreDavid Jones appointed to newly created Chief Information Officer
London-based executive will lead the new overarching global technology division AEG has appointed David Jones to the newly created role of Chief Information Officer, AEG Global Technology it was today announced by the company. In his new and expanded role, Jones will now be responsible for the company’s technology strategy and solutions…
Read MoreInflation increasing concern for CIOs
Robert Naegle, VP analyst at Gartner discussed the impact of inflation on leaders. CIOs must first look at inflation through a business lens. Inflation is a pressing issue for CEOs, and it poses unique challenges in these unprecedented times. While the total impact of inflation is difficult to forecast, CIOs…
Read MoreHuman leadership as the next evolution of leadership
Only 29 per cent of employees believe their leader exhibits human leadership. A survey of more than 230 HR leaders revealed that 90 per cent believe that to succeed in today’s work environment, leaders must focus on the human aspects of leadership. Yet, another Gartner survey of nearly 3,400 employees, also conducted…
Read MoreTop eight cybersecurity predictions for 2022-23
The term zero trust is now prevalent in security vendor marketing. Executive performance evaluations will be increasingly linked to ability to manage cyber risk; almost one-third of nations will regulate ransomware response within the next three years; and security platform consolidation will help organizations thrive in hostile environments, according to…
Read MoreHow CIOs can deal with inflation
IDC’s Chris Murphy discusses the steps CIOs and IT buyers should take to keep IT spending under control despite the recent inflation. We have all become accustomed to rising prices in our everyday lives, whether it be at the petrol station, grocery store, or our favorited restaurant. Hardware, software, and…
Read MoreNew GSMA data is a wake-up call
Worrying slow-down in digital Inclusion for women. The expansion of mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is continuing at pace, but risks leaving women further behind, according to new analysis published today by the GSMA. The GSMA Mobile Gender Gap Report 2022 shows that after years of progress towards…
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