Tag: Digital transformation

Pressure, trust in investment, and responsible policy are driving AI investment

A new survey from ABBYY has found that 58% of companies are worried they will be left behind if they don’t use AI – thus driving their primary motivations for investment. The average investment cost in AI reached £730,000 in the...

17% of cyberattacks will involve generative AI by 2027

Gartner has forecasted that worldwide end-user spending on IT security is projected to increase 15.1% – total $212 billion – by 2025. With this, generative AI will trigger a spike in the cybersecurity resources required to secure it. This will lead...

Gartner forecasts major increase in SaaS backup prioritisation

As the risk of IT outages increases, businesses are recognising the importance of regular data backups. Gartner predicts that by 2028, most enterprises will prioritise backing up their software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. This marks a significant shift from the current 15% who...

UK to see the largest rise in AI-generated social media marketing content

UK businesses plan to use GenAI for an average of 48% of their social media content by 2026, up from 36% in 2024.  In fact, reliance on GenAI for content creation is supposed to increase at a faster rate in the...

GoTo adds over 40 features to Connect platform to foster CX

GoTo has added over 40 features to its Connect platform. The updates, which are designed to enhance the customer experience, offer businesses improved data analytics, streamlined workflows, and enhanced AI-driven interactions.  “Providing a seamless customer experience is no longer a luxury for...

Amazon take part in trial for UK drone use

Amazon are among a group of organisations who have been selected for a trial testing drones for business use in the UK. The trial will focus on gathering data on how the drones detect and avoid other aircraft. “Our goal...

Risk management drives supply chain revamp

73% of companies have significantly changed their supply chain networks in the past two years. These adjustments are driven by building resilience and flexibility rather than simply cutting costs. Gartner surveyed over 400 senior supply chain executives worldwide to understand their...

Generational differences for better customer service are revealing new standards

Older generations of customers show less loyalty and patience towards brands than the younger Gen Z (aged 12-27), a new study by Zoom has found. This research comes from Zoom’s Morning Consult survey, examining how consumer expectations have shifted, and...

TikTok shop committed to being the e-commerce “marketplace of the future”

Next month, TikTok shop will be raising its seller base commission fees in the UK from 5% to 9%. This is to help with the social media platform’s commitment to build their e-commerce as the “marketplace of the future”.  “We...

CEOs rank their workforce as their third priority

New HR research from Gartner has found that CEOs ranked workforce as their third most important business priority for the next year. This falls behind growth and technology as business focuses. Alongside this, the research found that general workplace investments are...