Results from Survey of U.S. Corporations -- "A majority of U.S.-based companies that claim to use competitive intelligence (CI) to guide their decision-making processes either don�t use intelligence enough or use it the wrong way. This excludes nearly 30 percent of companies that don�t even have, or don�t feel the need for, a CI system, despite today�s ultra-competitive environment. These are two of the key findings in Ostriches & Eagles, a survey conducted by business intelligence consultants Outward Insights LLC on the effectiveness and use of CI across a number of industries."
Technology is a compelling catalyst for economic growth across the globe. Artificial intelligence (AI) rides a seismic wave of transformation in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region — a market bolstered by bold government initiatives, swelling pools of capital, and vibrant tech ambition. The latest IDC analysis sheds light on this dynamic market. Despite a contraction in deal volumes through 2024, total AI venture funding surged to an impressive $15.4 billion — a signal of the region’s resilience and the maturation of its digital-native businesses (DNBs). Asia-Pacific AI Market Development The APAC AI sector’s funding story is not just about headline numbers but also about how and where investments are shifting. Even as the number of deals slowed, the aggregate value of investments climbed, reflecting a preference among investors for fewer but larger, high-potential bets on mature or highly scalable AI enterprises. The information technology sector led the AI investment charge. Top area...