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Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic
Smart Cities

Only the 'best' cities to prosper post-pandemic

Cities with lower poverty and stronger infrastructure are likelier to attract workers and firms as pandemic-era habits reshape where people live and invest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018
Australian Government

Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018

Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak
National Broadband Network

Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak

Australia’s public works boom is nearing its peak, with activity forecast to fall next year as LNG projects finish and government spending eases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th May 2018

Global Stories

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CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms
Security Information and Event Management

CISOs gain greater influence in corporate boardrooms

A global study reveals a significant shift in the role of Chief Information Security Officers, with 82% now reporting to CEOs and active in board meetings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform
Agricultural Technology

Cognizant unveils major upgrades to Neuro AI platform

Cognizant has upgraded its Neuro AI platform to enhance AI productivity for businesses, introducing tools like Opportunity Finder for efficient use case identification.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024
Generative AI

ANZ leaders invest USD$15 million in generative AI for 2024

Australia and New Zealand are outpacing the world in generative AI investment, committing USD$15 million in 2024, surpassing the global average.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Step up or get out of the way in the digital economy, study finds
Digital Transformation

Step up or get out of the way in the digital economy, study finds

Oxford study shows firms with savvy digital leadership thrive; others risk falling behind in the fast-paced digital economy.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Oxford Economics stories

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One with three key guarantees
Storage

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One with three key guarantees

Hitachi Vantara has launched new guarantees for its VSP One platform to boost enterprise storage with assured performance, cyber resilience, and up to 40% lower carbon footprint.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
Artificial Intelligence

AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs

A new study reveals that the UK's accounting sector could see an injection of GBP £2 billion into GDP and generate 20,000 jobs through AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Singaporean businesses struggle to meet sustainability targets, report reveals
Clean technologies

Singaporean businesses struggle to meet sustainability targets, report reveals

Singaporean businesses lagging in sustainability, only 34% having met set targets over the past two years, finds a report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023