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Featured Technology Modernisation The ROI Clock is Ticking: ​CIOs Define Success Metrics The ROI Clock is Ticking: ​CIOs Define Success Metrics Oct 15, 2025 CIOs are under rising pressure to show rapid ROI, yet gaps in KPI tracking hinder their ability to prove technology’s business value and impact. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy Why Nicki Doble Wants AI Leaders to Think About People First Why Nicki Doble Wants AI Leaders to Think About People First Jun 29, 2026 How Nicki Doble sees responsible AI failing when governance, business architecture, and human accountability are ignored. Read More
Technology Modernisation State of the Nation: Modernisation 2026 Intent vs. Execution: The Modernisation Mirage​ State of the Nation: Modernisation 2026 Intent vs. Execution: The Modernisation Mirage​ Jun 25, 2026 This report examines the factors contributing to the growing gap between AI ambition and AI execution. It provides benchmarks, executive perspectives, and practical actions for CIOs, CFOs, and business leaders seeking to convert AI investment into measurable business outcomes. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy Don’t Confuse Data Residency with Sovereignty: Monash University’s Amr Hassan Don’t Confuse Data Residency with Sovereignty: Monash University’s Amr Hassan Jun 16, 2026 ... You are unauthorized to view this page. Email address Password Remember Me     Forgot Password? Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy Addressing the Leadership Deficit in the Intelligence Era Addressing the Leadership Deficit in the Intelligence Era Jun 1, 2026 Andy Foster explains why AI success depends on adaptive leadership, stronger judgement, and a human operating system. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy Alex Loizou, the Recovering CISO Who Went Through One of Australia’s Most Damaging Cyber Attacks Alex Loizou, the Recovering CISO Who Went Through One of Australia’s Most Damaging Cyber Attacks May 27, 2026 Alex Loizou on leading through cyber crisis with calm communication, honest board updates, and long term recovery. Read More
AI & Innovation AI Investment Grows from an Average of $28M to $68M: ROI Is Still Missing AI Investment Grows from an Average of $28M to $68M: ROI Is Still Missing May 22, 2026 ADAPT reveals why AI value stalls when weak use cases, poor governance, and low adoption block the path to production. Read More
AI & Innovation Reframing AI Execution: The Frameworks CIOs Need Beyond the Pilot Phase Reframing AI Execution: The Frameworks CIOs Need Beyond the Pilot Phase May 21, 2026 ADAPT explores why AI execution now depends on data foundations, cross functional design, and measurable enterprise value. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy From Ambition To Execution:​ A 2026 CIO Leadership ​Persona Analysis​ From Ambition To Execution:​ A 2026 CIO Leadership ​Persona Analysis​ May 21, 2026 Understand how Australian CIO priorities are shifting in 2026, from platform renewal and AI governance to vendor credibility. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy ‘We Aren’t Yet Sure How We Should Assess in the World of AI’: Sydney University’s Kerry Holling ‘We Aren’t Yet Sure How We Should Assess in the World of AI’: Sydney University’s Kerry Holling May 18, 2026 Kerry Holling of Sydney University on AI in assessment, responsible use, and proving student learning. Read More
Executive Leadership & Strategy Categorised Investment Priorities for CIOs Categorised Investment Priorities for CIOs May 8, 2026 This document outlines different investment priorities for Chief Information Officers (CIOs). ​​Investment priorities are ranked in order of the number of respondents investing in the next year. Read More
AI & Innovation ADAPT’s AI Value Playbook: What to Measure, What to Drop, & Why It Changes Everything ADAPT’s AI Value Playbook: What to Measure, What to Drop, & Why It Changes Everything May 5, 2026 ADAPT’s AI Value Playbook shows Australian CIOs how to measure AI through business outcomes, capability growth, and value. Read More
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