Business strategy stories - Page 11

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.

A study reveals 71% of global CFOs struggle to monetise AI despite recognising its critical role, with only 29% having effective revenue models in place.

UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.

Jayme Fishman, Avalara's President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.

A global survey reveals 85% of CEOs see cybersecurity as vital for business growth, highlighting its role beyond protection to strategic enablement.

Survey reveals stark AI adoption gap: 82% of London firms value AI for strategy, against 44% in the North, urging northern businesses to act fast.

In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.

In the coming decade, AI and automation will transform IT careers, prioritising green tech and driving professionals towards pivotal roles in business strategy.

A study by Apadmi reveals that 67% of major brands plan to elevate investments in digital customer loyalty programmes over the upcoming year.

Dan French, CEO of Consider Solutions, urges C-Suite executives to rethink value delivery, advocating an 'outside-in' approach to enhance organisational efficiency.

Chargebee has launched innovative features for high-volume data ingestion, helping businesses strategically monetise AI products with flexible billing solutions.

M-Cube has appointed Gianluca Pasquali as CEO and Markus Korn as Chief Sales Officer to enhance its growth strategy in Europe's digital solutions market.

As high-street retailers grapple with fierce online competition and changing consumer habits, experts urge them to embrace technology and adapt strategies to thrive.

Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.

A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

CTERA's Edge-to-Cloud File Services are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions to modernise NAS infrastructure.

NICE has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Conversational Intelligence and Analytics 2024, showcasing significant market innovation.

SYSPRO has appointed Josef Al-Sibaie as Chief of Staff and Corporate Development Officer to spearhead its global expansion and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Qualtrics has launched Qualtrics Edge, a new market intelligence platform that combines AI with consumer insights to transform decision-making for businesses.

A new report reveals UK Millennials are more adept at using AI tools at work than Gen Z, with 74% comfortable compared to 66% of their younger peers.