A recent study by BCG shows 75% of global workers believe GenAI will disrupt the workplace, but 57% are willing to retrain for new roles, and 64% feel confident in job negotiations. The report, based on survey data from over 150,000 workers in 188 countries, highlights the proactive approach workers are taking to adapt to technological changes, demonstrating confidence in thriving in a changing job market.

According to a recent poll by Everest Group, business executives attending global conferences are primarily interested in learning from real case studies and networking with peers. The poll revealed that 79% of executives prioritize learning from real case studies, while 55% are interested in meeting and networking with peers.

AI is rapidly being adopted in financial reporting processes, with 72% of businesses currently using it, a number expected to reach 99% in three years. This is according to global research from KPMG International. The adoption varies across regions and sectors, with North America leading the way.

The global public cloud services revenue reached $669.2 billion in 2023, a 19.9% increase from the previous year. Software as a Service – Applications accounted for nearly 45% of the market, followed by Infrastructure as a Service at 19.9%. Platform as a Service and Software as a Service – System Infrastructure Software contributed 18.4% and 17.0% of the total revenue, respectively, with PaaS and SaaS – SIS showing the fastest year-over-year growth.

CEOs are increasingly focused on integrating new technologies into their business models to drive growth. Two-thirds of technology leaders report directly to the CEO, highlighting the growing importance of the CIO role. It is crucial for CIOs to possess both technological and business skills to drive innovation and create value through emerging technologies.

The fourth Annual SaaS Security Survey Report: 2025 CISO Plans and Priorities by the Cloud Security Alliance revealed that 39% of organizations are increasing SaaS cybersecurity budgets, and 70% have prioritized investing in SaaS security and creating dedicated SaaS security teams.

IDC projects public cloud services will reach $219.3 billion by 2027, with the Asia/Pacific region experiencing significant growth in public cloud services and software investments, investing heavily in cloud-based software, data analytics tools, and AI platforms to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain valuable insights.

Business executives attend global conferences to learn from real case studies and to network with peers, according to a poll by Everest Group. The agenda for Everest Group Engage aims to meet these objectives and provide impactful insights to attendees.

By 2025, global IoT adoption is expected to peak, potentially generating $4-11 trillion in economic value. However, this surge in IoT devices also brings security risks, leading to a rise in global IoT attacks. While IoT networks empower enterprises, the market is not fully prepared to invest in IoT security.

AI PC shipments are forecasted to reach 22% of the total PC shipments in 2024, and by the end of 2026, 100% of enterprise PC purchases will be AI PCs. AI PCs include a neural processing unit (NPU), enabling AI PCs to run longer, quieter, and cooler and have AI tasks running continually in the background, creating new opportunities to leverage AI in everyday activities.

According to a recent report by BCG, women are keeping up with or even slightly outpacing men in adopting GenAI in the workplace. The report, based on a global survey of over 6,500 employees in the technology industry, suggests that GenAI presents an opportunity to reduce the gender gap in tech.

New research from Bain & Company finds only 24% of companies are prepared for upcoming sustainability reporting requirements. Nearly 90% of companies surveyed agree digital technology improvements are crucial for their sustainability goals. Still, most are not taking the required actions - but are under pressure to anticipate additional reporting requirements as the global regulatory landscape rapidly changes.

The growing IT skills shortage is impacting organizations worldwide, leading to missed revenue growth, quality problems, and decreased customer satisfaction. By 2026, over 90% of organizations are expected to experience this crisis, resulting in an estimated $5.5 trillion in losses.

Recent findings from Gartner show that CFOs should prioritize cybersecurity investments for defensible performance and outcomes. Executives must develop a cybersecurity posture they can defend to stakeholders, treating it as a business investment.

Adeia Inc. announced that its CTO, Serhad Doken, will join a panel on streaming media sustainability at the Streaming Media NYC conference on May 22. Executives will discuss reducing the carbon footprint of the media and entertainment technology supply chain.

According to a survey by Protiviti and the University of Oxford, global business leaders expect their government to positively impact their companies' success over the next decade. Emerging technology, such as AI and blockchain, will require government regulation, with 82% of executives anticipating a role in addressing these issues.

The global asset management industry rebounded in 2023, with total assets under management (AuM) reaching nearly $120 trillion, a 12% increase from 2022. However, industry revenues only grew by 0.2%, while costs rose by 4.3%, leading to an 8.1% decline in profits. According to a recent report from BCG, asset managers need to leverage artificial intelligence and focus on enhancing productivity and product personalization to remain competitive.

New research from Forrester highlights the need for B2B firms to undergo a complete revenue process transformation to adapt to changing buyer behaviors and expectations. The research emphasizes the importance of aligning marketing, sales, and customer success functions to prioritize the customer and create meaningful interactions.

A new report from Gartner identifies five tech trends that will transform government operations by 2024: adaptive security, digital identity, AI, digital platforms, and programmatic data. IT plays a pivotal role in driving government transformation by modernizing operations and meeting citizens' needs.

Data enrichment can help B2B companies leverage their data to uncover insights and drive growth. With enriched data, businesses can target customers more precisely, personalize marketing campaigns, refine product lines, and explore new avenues for growth. However, data enrichment poses challenges such as data silos, outdated methods, overlooking external data, lack of clear strategy and objectives.