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CIO - Wave of Change™ ANZ 2025
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CMO - Wave of Change™ August 2025
ANZ marketing leaders are under growing pressure to prove impact while navigating tight budgets, fragmented tech stacks, and rising expectations.
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CIO - Wave of Change™ Singapore 2025
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CTO - Wave of Change™ May 2025
A compelling snapshot of how Australia’s technology leaders are recalibrating
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CISO - Wave of Change™ March 2025
The shifting priorities and persistent challenges faced by cybersecurity leaders in Australia.
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A deep dive into the evolving priorities, challenges, and strategic focus areas of over 200 CIOs and IT
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CFO - Wave of Change™ May 2025
A powerful pattern has emerged: revenue growth and profitability continue
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CMO - Wave of Change™ February 2025
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CX Trends in Sub-ASEAN
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CFO - Wave of Change™ November 2024
Based on a survey from approximately 90 finance leaders across Australia and New Zealand
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CIO - Wave of Change™ September 2024
The CIO Wave of Change based on a pulse survey of over 230 respondents
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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
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Data+AI - Wave of Change™ August 2024
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Futureproofing with Data: How ANZ CDOs are Preparing for Tomorrow
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Profitability Through Technology
Capturing Greater Profits Through Digital Innovation: Your Strategic Moves
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Security Wave of Change
Insights and Strategic Directions from 60 security leaders in Australia and New Zealand
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Prioritising initiatives focused on operational benefits: Streamlining operations and reducing costs is a top priority.
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Insights and Strategic Directions from 300 finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand
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