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New Report Highlights Critical Gap Between Employees and Executives Around Generative AI Leadership Readiness

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

When pressed about their leadership team’s GenAI readiness, including their approach to risk mitigation and overall communication, employees consistently gave low ratings to their executives.

Key Points: 
  • When pressed about their leadership team’s GenAI readiness, including their approach to risk mitigation and overall communication, employees consistently gave low ratings to their executives.
  • As early adopters of GenAI, employees across the technology, professional services, and financial services sectors consistently rate their leadership team’s readiness, communication, and management of GenAI more positively.
  • “Effective leadership is crucial for companies to navigate transformation and thrive in a changing landscape,” said Greg Brown, President and CEO at Udemy.
  • As part of this programming, there are three critical GenAI imperatives that Udemy can help leadership teams address:
    Becoming familiar with the technology.

AI and automation have helped organizations respond to security incidents up to 99% faster than last year, according to new study from ReliaQuest

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

This is according to the ReliaQuest Annual Threat Report , which contains in-depth analysis of key security incidents and research from the past year, offering insights into the threats that organizations face.

Key Points: 
  • This is according to the ReliaQuest Annual Threat Report , which contains in-depth analysis of key security incidents and research from the past year, offering insights into the threats that organizations face.
  • Drive-by compromise has been traditionally defined as the automatic download of a malicious file from a compromised website without user interaction.
  • However, in most cases reviewed during the reporting period, user action was involved—facilitating initial access in nearly 30% of incidents.
  • However, while AI-powered automation is being leveraged by attackers, it has also delivered a step change in defensive capabilities among organizations.

Card payments no longer the default choice for consumers - new research from Boku reveals

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The report reveals a continued decline in the market share of traditional card payments and a significant increase in the use of local payment methods for ecommerce purchases across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • The report reveals a continued decline in the market share of traditional card payments and a significant increase in the use of local payment methods for ecommerce purchases across the globe.
  • The findings highlight significant and rapid consumer shifts in ecommerce payments away from the traditional card networks (and in emerging economies cash on delivery) towards local payment methods such as digital wallets.
  • Card values will decline to 19% of transaction value by 2028 (down from 31% in 2023).
  • While card payments will continue to account for a significant amount of payments - around a third of ecommerce payments by volume by 2028 - local payment methods are fast gaining traction, winning market share from card payments.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Market Continues Its Dramatic Growth – 7% CAGR

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

According to a new research report from leading analyst firm Jon Peddie Research (JPR), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is used for design documentation and mechanical design.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new research report from leading analyst firm Jon Peddie Research (JPR), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software is used for design documentation and mechanical design.
  • The digital revolution of the last 20 years has driven CAD to become the centerpiece of a modern digital reality.
  • The Computer-Aided Design software market is forecasted to reach US$16 billion by 2027, driven mainly by the increased use of Digital Twin systems.
  • The prominent players in the market are Autodesk, Dassault, and Siemens, which control over 65% of the market.

Nutanix Study Finds AI, Security, and Sustainability Are Major Drivers for IT Modernization

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The report found that security and innovation were the top drivers for moving applications from one environment to another over the past year.

Key Points: 
  • The report found that security and innovation were the top drivers for moving applications from one environment to another over the past year.
  • “80% of ECI respondents are planning to invest in IT modernization, with 85% planning to increase their investments specifically to support AI.
  • IT teams aren’t just planning their sustainability programs, they are actively implementing them starting with IT modernization.
  • To learn more about the report and findings, please download the full sixth Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index, here .

Global and China Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Research Report 2023-2024: Dedicated Hybrid Engines (DHE) with Thermal Efficiency of 45% have been Mass-Produced, and Industrial Upgrade is Imminent - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024

The "Global and China Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Research Report, 2023-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global and China Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Research Report, 2023-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • As new models continue to emerge, the sales of plug-in/extended-range hybrid electric passenger cars will be on the rise.
  • It is expected that by 2025, plug-in/extended-range hybrid electric passenger cars will take up 40% of the new energy passenger car sales in China.
  • Dedicated hybrid engines (DHE) with thermal efficiency of 45% have been mass-produced, and industrial upgrade is imminent.

Opportunity Assessment of Cloud Gaming Evolution in the 5G and 6G Era and the Impact of Telecom Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 15, 2024

The "Opportunity Assessment of Cloud Gaming Evolution in the 5G and 6G Era" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Opportunity Assessment of Cloud Gaming Evolution in the 5G and 6G Era" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This research report, "Opportunity Assessment of Cloud Gaming Evolution in the 5G and 6G Era," covers developments in the cloud gaming market and the impact of telecom players and 5G/6G on the cloud gaming market.
  • Access to cost-effective, high-power computers and gaming consoles is also driving the adoption of cloud gaming platforms and solutions, and cloud gaming will likely become the preferred gaming platform in the next 5 to 7 years.
  • The research includes the following modules:
    Competitive scenario (cloud gaming vs. console gaming)

Enterprises Focus on Human Capital in Response to Changes

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

More enterprises are seeking new HCM capabilities, including AI-driven automation, personalized employee experiences and innovations that allow HR organizations to do more with fewer resources.

Key Points: 
  • More enterprises are seeking new HCM capabilities, including AI-driven automation, personalized employee experiences and innovations that allow HR organizations to do more with fewer resources.
  • “For a growing number of enterprises, change is mission critical,” said Stacey Cadigan, partner, ISG Human Capital Management and Enterprise Transformation.
  • Enterprises investing in HCM platforms are also looking for more consumer-like user experiences for their employees, ISG says.
  • “Enterprises know that productivity and growth require an engaged workforce,” said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research.

U.S. Public Sector Adapts to Change by Modernizing HCM

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

“New HCM platforms provide real-time access to data, which can help agencies increase accountability and public trust.”

Key Points: 
  • “New HCM platforms provide real-time access to data, which can help agencies increase accountability and public trust.”
    The report also explores other HCM trends in the U.S. public sector, including the rising importance of remote workforce management and mobile access to HR data for employees and administrators.
  • For more insights into the HCM challenges facing the U.S. public sector, including talent shortages and diversity mandates, and ISG’s advice for addressing them, see the ISG Provider Lens™ Focal Points briefing here .
  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ HCM Technology Platforms report for the U.S. Public Sector evaluates the capabilities of 36 providers across three quadrants: Core HCM Platforms Plus Talent Management, Payroll Management Solutions and Recruiting and Retention Solutions.
  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ HCM Technology Platforms report for the U.S. Public Sector is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage .

Browning West Addresses Recent Media Reports That Highlight the Gildan Activewear Board’s Diligence Failures and Poor Judgement When Appointing Vince Tyra as CEO

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

We also question if the Board considered that the historical relationship between these two executives creates undue conflicts and risk for Gildan shareholders and employees.

Key Points: 
  • We also question if the Board considered that the historical relationship between these two executives creates undue conflicts and risk for Gildan shareholders and employees.
  • No amount of deflecting and downplaying will allow the Board to succeed in sweeping this inexplicable lapse in diligence and judgement under the rug.
  • To be clear, Browning West had absolutely no role in the independent research report referenced in recent media coverage and will pursue legal action against any parties that claim otherwise.
  • Except as required by law, Browning West does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.