Analysts caution that centralization should not be seen as an organizational panacea. Sixty per cent of marketing organizations have centralized some or all their functions, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. Chief marketing officers (CMOs) cited operational excellence issues — such as prioritization, workflows, and collaboration — as the…
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Main decision makers for emerging technology investments
ET purchase decisions are no longer solely made and influenced by IT. Fifty-three percent of organizations report their board of directors are among the main decision makers for emerging technology (ET) investments, just behind chief information officers (CIOs) and chief technology officers (CTOs), according to a recent Gartner, Inc. survey. Gartner surveyed 500 global…
Read MoreCloud providers key to driving smarter cities in Asia
Tencent Cloud empowers businesses and governments. At this year’s Technology for Change Week Asia, Tencent Cloud discussed the increasingly critical role the private sector plays in driving digital transformation, as Asia moves towards smart cities. Tencent Cloud believes that private sector stakeholders continue to be invaluable in fostering a vibrant, sustainable digital ecosystem in Asia. Speaking at…
Read MoreAustralians open to the metaverse at work
Social and entertainment to follow as more join the community. The Telsyte Australian Digital Consumer Study 2022 found while it is still early days for the “metaverse” with only 21 per cent aware of the concept, there are immediate opportunities for businesses to explore metaverses if it can demonstrate improved productivity, collaboration,…
Read MoreImpact of the Russia-Ukraine war on global ICT markets
The information and communications technology (ICT) market has also been affected by the conflict. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting diplomatic and economic response have led to a critical turning point for Europe and the world. The information and communications technology (ICT) market has also been affected by…
Read MoreHGC telecom services transiting to Ukraine remain normal
HGC does not have any domestic operations in Ukraine. The international telecommunication services HGC provides to our global wholesalers and customers, including international voice, messaging, and internet services, to Ukraine have continued to operate as normal, despite the turmoil the country is currently facing. The traffic is supported via international carrier interconnections that…
Read MoreAustralian organisations should urgently adopt enhanced cyber security
The discussion paper outlines potential measures as part of a possible new regulatory framework. Context There are no specific or credible cyber threats to Australian organisations currently. Following the attack of Ukraine, there is heightened cyber risk globally, and the threat of cyber-attacks on Australian networks, either directly or inadvertently,…
Read MoreFeedback sought on potential new rules
The discussion paper outlines potential measures as part of a possible new regulatory framework. The ACCC is seeking views from consumers, businesses, and other parties on options for legislative reform to address concerns about the dominance of digital platforms. A discussion paper, released today, outlines options for addressing harms to competition,…
Read MoreIndia corporate banking predictions for 2022 and onwards
Banks are revisiting their legacy IT infrastructure. The corporate banking revenue of leading banks in India has largely remained muted or negative during most part of the current financial year. Declining net interest margins on corporate lending is further adding pressure on non-lending banking businesses like transaction services to broaden…
Read MoreHuawei Unveils Full-Stack Data centre
Campuses have high requirements for data centre storage. Huawei held its Industrial Digital Transformation Summit during Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2022 in Spain. At the summit, Huawei unveiled brand-new solutions for data centre and intelligent campus scenarios. Campuses have high requirements for data centre storage, computing power, and energy efficiency, and face…
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