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Most supply plan failures happen on factory floor - study

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LeanDNA study finds most supply plan failures hit at factory execution stage, with manufacturers losing or risking 10% of revenue as disruptions mount.
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Firms turn from tech hiring wars to AI upskilling push

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
Firms cool tech hiring wars as 83% of recruiters say success now hinges more on AI upskilling existing staff than bringing in new talent.
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US CFOs back AI for finance but insist on oversight

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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it automation
US mid-market CFOs eye AI to free time for strategy but say adoption hinges on strict human oversight and verifiable audit trails.
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Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.
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Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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fintech
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
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SOC analysts face alert overload, duplicate effort, survey finds

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ai
New research reveals 84% of SOC analysts repeatedly investigate the same security incidents monthly, exposing major inefficiencies in alert-based systems.
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UK brands shift to third-party sales amid cost pressures

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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financial systems
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e-commerce
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branding
A recent survey reveals that 57% of UK retailers and brands plan to enhance their third-party selling strategies amid rising operational costs and competition.
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Survey reveals CISO job anxiety amid security concerns

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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mfa
A survey shows 99% of CISOs at large enterprises fear job loss after breaches, as they confront evolving cyber threats and inadequate security measures.
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Heavy reliance on manual data tracking in supply chains

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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supply chain
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productivity
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wakefield research
Findings from a LeanDNA and Wakefield Research survey highlight a high dependency on manual data-tracking in the supply chain sector.
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Rapid AI adoption prompts urgent reassessment of data infrastructure

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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storage
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ai
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pure storage
A recent survey points to the necessity for urgent infrastructure reassessment due to the rapid uptake of AI technology.
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Agile IT leadership fundamental in path to modernisation

Wed, 10th May 2023
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storage
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pure storage
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economics
Pure Storage, in partnership with Wakefield Research, released a new report on IT modernization priorities and challenges in today's digital economy.
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Pure Storage releases report on IT sustainability trends

Mon, 19th Dec 2022
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storage
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clean technologies
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pure storage
Pure Storage and Wakefield Research release a report on the critical impact of IT on environmental sustainability.