Business strategy stories - Page 13

Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.

Version 1 has announced the appointment of Roop Singh as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to bolster its commercial strategy and global expansion.

Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.

The ongoing retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives threatens to hinder competitive advantage and revenue growth in various sectors.

Insight Enterprises has released its 2025 Trends Report, highlighting critical technology trends shaping business strategies, including AI evolution and hybrid cloud solutions.

Wazoku has partnered with Germany's MAPEGY to enhance enterprises' innovation decisions through AI-driven market intelligence, boosting their competitive edge.

SolarWinds has unveiled its 2025 tech forecasts, predicting a pivotal shift in AI adoption, emphasising workforce upskilling and enhanced IT observability.

Globality has enhanced its Glo AI Agent, introducing advanced pricing analysis tools aimed at helping Global 2000 firms optimise decision-making and reduce costs.

KPMG International has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-enabled platform designed to streamline business transformations across technology and operational levels.

A study by Modulr reveals that 75% of UK accountants are facing rising demand for advisory services, while inefficiencies in payment processes hinder productivity.

A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.

A Forrester report highlights the crucial role of agile methodologies in modern business, with 95% recognising its importance amid evolving technology and AI.

New analysis from IoT Analytics reveals the global IoT professional services market reached USD $56 billion in 2024, growing 46% in three years.

Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

Juniper Networks has unveiled its enhanced Partner Advantage programme for 2025, designed to equip partners with resources for greater growth and profitability.

New research from Soldo reveals that 88% of UK finance leaders believe limited employee access to budgets is stunting business growth and productivity.

A recent survey by SambaNova Systems reveals a worrying gap in businesses' readiness to tackle AI's rising energy demands, with just 13% monitoring power usage.

Adyen has introduced Adyen Uplift, an AI-powered tool aimed at optimising payment management and enhancing conversion rates for businesses.

The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.

ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.