Wakefield Research stories
Most supply plan failures happen on factory floor - study
Last week
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain
LeanDNA study finds most supply plan failures hit at factory execution stage, with manufacturers losing or risking 10% of revenue as disruptions mount.
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.
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.
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.
Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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edutech
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fintech
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displays
Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
SOC analysts face alert overload, duplicate effort, survey finds
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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semiconductors
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socs
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.