Insights
Insights from Australia's enterprise leaders
Write-ups, reports and analysis from Factor's research and executive community: what CIOs, CISOs, CFOs and data leaders across Australia and New Zealand are prioritising, and why.
Research Report · January 15, 2026
CIO - Wave of Change™ ANZ 2026
After two years of rapid AI acceleration, ANZ technology leaders enter 2026 with confidence - but the data reveals a widening set of gaps between ambition…
Report · December 2025
The AI Enablement Journey
Drawing on insights from Factor’s 2025 ANZ CFO, CIO and Data & AI leader surveys, it explores how organisations are moving from fragmented, legacy…
Report · September 2025
The AI-Augmented Marketer
From shifting executive expectations to rising efficiency pressures, this paper offers a practical roadmap for CMOs to modernise marketing, operationalise…
Report · August 2025
AI in Australian Finance
Australia’s finance sector is on the verge of significant change
Research Report · June 2025
CIO - Wave of Change™ Singapore 2025
Shedding light on how technology leaders are adapting to rising complexity
Research Report · May 2025
CISO - Wave of Change™ March 2025
The shifting priorities and persistent challenges faced by cybersecurity leaders in Australia.
Research Report · May 2025
CTO - Wave of Change™ May 2025
A compelling snapshot of how Australia’s technology leaders are recalibrating
Report · May 2025
Embracing Change
How CMOs Can Lead the Way in through Disruption
Research Report · April 2025
CFO - Wave of Change™ May 2025
A powerful pattern has emerged: revenue growth and profitability continue
Research Report · April 2025
CIO - Wave of Change™ February 2025
A deep dive into the evolving priorities, challenges, and strategic focus areas of over 200 CIOs and IT
Research Report · April 2025
CMO - Wave of Change™ February 2025
Reveals the biggest challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping B2B marketing in 2025
Research Report · April 2025
Data+AI - Wave of Change™
The report explores how technology decision-makers are approaching AI and data strategy
Report · April 2025
Educating for Tomorrow
Explores the rapid digital transformation of Australian education
Report · April 2025
Unlocking Competitive Advantage
Comprehensive insights from over 119 Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and senior finance
Report · February 2025
CX Trends in PH, SG & TH
With 2025 in full swing, businesses across the Sub-ASEAN region are undergoing significant
Report · February 2025
CX Trends in Sub-ASEAN
With 2025 in full swing, businesses across the Sub-ASEAN region are undergoing significant digital transformations
Report · February 2025
The Cyber Threat Landscape in Australia
The digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating an environment where cyber
Research Report · December 2024
CFO - Wave of Change™ November 2024
Based on a survey from approximately 90 finance leaders across Australia and New Zealand
Research Report · November 2024
CIO - Wave of Change™ November
Based on a pulse survey of over 230 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and IT enterprise leaders
Research Report · November 2024
Data+AI Wave of Change™ November
Capturing insights from over 170 data leaders across Australia and New Zealand
Research Report · September 2024
CIO - Wave of Change™ September 2024
The CIO Wave of Change based on a pulse survey of over 230 respondents
Research Report · September 2024
CISO - Wave of Change™ Singapore
The CISO Wave of Change report is based on a pulse survey conducted in April and June 2024 by Factor
Research Report · September 2024
Data+AI - Wave of Change™ August 2024
Pulse Survey by Factor provides an in-depth analysis of the strategic priorities and challenges facing
Research Report · August 2024
Futureproofing with Data: How ANZ CDOs are Preparing for Tomorrow
This report provides comprehensive insights from over 270 Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and senior data executives
Article · July 2024
AI Cybersecurity Revolution
A CISO is responsible for safeguarding their organisation’s digital fortress
Research Report · July 2024
CFO Wave of Change
Insights and Strategic Directions from 300 finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand
Research Report · July 2024
CIO Wave of Change
Prioritising initiatives focused on operational benefits: Streamlining operations and reducing costs is a top priority.
Research Report · July 2024
Data+AI Wave of Change
Insights and Strategic Directions from 270 CDOs in Australia and New Zealand
Article · July 2024
Profitability Through Technology
Capturing Greater Profits Through Digital Innovation: Your Strategic Moves
Research Report · July 2024
Security Wave of Change
Insights and Strategic Directions from 60 security leaders in Australia and New Zealand
Article · July 2024
The State Of Skills In Australia
The employment landscape is dynamically transforming in 2024, moving away