Think agile to extend the value of content systems and processes
Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) have the highest turnover of all C-suite roles at Fortune 500 companies. The executive search firm Spencer Stuart found that the tenure of CMOs at top U.S. brands in 2019 averaged 41 months. The median tenure was just 30 months. Why? “Tough business headwinds, new technologies, and pressures to change quickly,” said Greg Welch, a Spencer …
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Remote working is leading to less recognition for a job well done
While many remote workers are enjoying the “new normal”, some feel they are not getting enough praise for all their hard work. This is according to a new report from digital coaching provider Ezra, which claims that a fifth of UK workers feel remote working has led to them receiving less recognition. The majority (72 percent) feel they’re getting roughly …
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US blames Russia for SolarWinds attack, imposes sanctions
US President Joe Biden has imposed new sanctions on Russia and expelled almost a dozen Russian diplomats from US soil, as per a BBC report. One of the key factors behind the move is last year’s SolarWinds supply chain cyberattack, which saw cybercriminals infiltrate more than 18,000 US companies and government organizations. The US government has now officially blamed the …
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HMRC starts to crack down on IT sector R&D tax credit claims
R&D tax credit consultancy ForrestBrown, has identified that software companies are starting to receive letters from HMRC regarding recently filed R&D claims that ask recipients to “help confirm you are eligible”. Here Tom Heslin, associate director and senior software sector specialist at ForrestBrown, offers practical advice for companies who have received a “nudge” letter from HMRC having filed a claim. …
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Most companies are not achieving ROI on digital transformation projects
For many businesses, digital transformation initiatives are not yielding the expected results. As a consequence, the majority (56 percent) are worried about failing to achieve a return on investment (ROI). This is according to a new report from value stream platform Digital.ai, based on a poll of more than 600 enterprise IT, security, and business decision-makers, which states that a …
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Businesses failing to adhere to data protection best practices
While most businesses understand they should be encrypting customer data, the reality is a little different, according to a new report from the Ponemon Institute. The report states that most organizations consider encrypting customer data the most important security practice. However, businesses are more likely to encrypt financial records, payment-related data, employee/HR data, and intellectual property instead. The Ponemon Institute …
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Very few companies are able to deliver on their data strategy
Only a small minority (13 percent) of organizations are able to properly deliver on their data strategies, despite understanding the importance of data in generating actionable insights. This is according to a new report from business continuity solutions provider Databarracks and MIT Technology Review, based on a poll of 351 C-level executives, which states that scaling machine learning remains a …
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The demand for hybrid working keeps on increasing
When it comes to remote and hybrid working, we’ve passed the point of no return. This is the conclusion of Fujitsu’s latest report, which claims it’s highly unlikely that we’ll ever go back to full-time office working. The report states that, while Covid-19 played a major role in the switch to remote and hybrid working, it wasn’t the only factor. …
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UK firms worried about upcoming Digital Services Act
Some UK businesses may be “cautiously optimistic” about the upcoming Digital Services Act (DSA), but almost all of them are also worried about the implications for their operations. This is according to a new report from online content moderation firm Besedo, which surveyed 200 businesses on the upcoming changes. The DSA is a new set of rules and regulations submitted …
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No-code represents a huge opportunity, but few understand what it is
In a few years’ time, most of the apps developed by enterprises will have been built with the help of no-code and low-code solutions, but knowledge gaps are holding these technologies back. This is according to a new report from Formstack, a no-code workplace productivity platform, which states that the adoption of low-code and no-code tools is on the rise, …
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