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TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London

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Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.
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Australian AI investment lags but ROI set to double by 2028

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Australian firms invest less in AI than global rivals, yet ROI is set to nearly double from 15% to 29% by 2028, boosting returns from USD $3.2m to $8.2m.
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Australian agriculture powers SME resilience as broader growth steadies

Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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Australian SMEs show steady performance in Q2 2025, with agriculture leading growth despite challenges like US tariffs and reduced workforce.
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Australia risks falling behind as AI talent & planning lag

Mon, 21st Jul 2025
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Australia risks falling behind in AI as talent shortages and unclear strategies hamper progress amid rising investment and workforce concerns.
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UK AI maturity drops despite continued high investment

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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UK organisations' AI maturity score dropped 9 points to 35 despite rising investments and over 100 AI projects launched by 56% of businesses surveyed.
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One with three key guarantees

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara has launched new guarantees for its VSP One platform to boost enterprise storage with assured performance, cyber resilience, and up to 40% lower carbon footprint.
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CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.
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Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.
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ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.
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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.
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Singaporean businesses struggle to meet sustainability targets, report reveals

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Singaporean businesses lagging in sustainability, only 34% having met set targets over the past two years, finds a report.
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Step up or get out of the way in the digital economy, study finds

Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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Oxford study shows firms with savvy digital leadership thrive; others risk falling behind in the fast-paced digital economy.