#business-impact

#business-impact

As companies transition from pilot projects to scaled generative AI efforts, many incumbents find it difficult to convert their ambitious goals into measurable impacts, as most initiatives currently fail to deliver expected ROI.

Website issues caused by unreliable hosting infrastructure, security gaps, and chronic downtime are costing companies a significant amount of money. A survey of 500 business owners, developers, and IT decision-makers revealed an average loss of five hours per month to downtime. Many industries reported notable downtime, with prolific losses: one-in-five companies losing more than $2,500 per month. Education leads in costs at $663 per month while issues from poor hosting have made businesses experience security vulnerabilities and hacking attempts.

"It's not enough to know how a transformer model works; what matters is knowing when and why to use AI to drive business outcomes," says Scott Weller, CTO of AI-powered credit risk analysis platform EnFi.

London's 5G network performance is significantly lagging behind other major UK and European cities due to various challenges, including restrictions on Huawei technology and slow rollout.

The violent disorder that erupted during last year's school summer holidays has killed Southend, causing local businesses to suffer significantly, especially during peak season.

Extortion is strangling businesses in Mexico, with organized crime often at the root. Smaller businesses frequently cannot endure the financial burden, leading to closures.

More than 400,000 drivers in Kent, Surrey, and Sussex have been fined for not paying the £12.50 daily charge for older, more polluting vehicles since it expanded in August 2023.

Well-recognized employees are 45% less likely to leave after two years, according to Gallup's research from 2022-2024. Another study found turnover rates dropped 14.9% when employees received feedback tailored to their strengths.

A technology investment should directly relate to business objectives, emphasizing speed and flexibility to ensure that tools can significantly decrease production cycles and adapt to market changes.

Senior figures from various UK industries warn that the government's new packaging tax will be detrimental, with increased costs potentially passed onto consumers or leading to business relocation.

The proposed legislation includes several tax changes that could significantly impact the franchise industry, especially the extension of the 199A deduction for pass-through entities.

The metrics we often call vanity metrics aren’t just for show; they often reflect teams' limited scope for measurement in the evolving data-driven security landscape.

Margot Italian on Great Queen Street announced its closure after nine years, citing increased business rate and national insurance costs as contributing factors.

The advertising business excels at selling itself, showcasing how creativity influences business and society during the Cannes Lions Festival where awards were given to various campaigns, including those for beer and the New Zealand Herpes Foundation.

With a clear trend to longer, hotter heatwaves, it is important we shine a light on the true cost to human life, our economy, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare system.

"It's making it unsafe for my clients. My customers are coming in and having issues booking events. Four of them cancelled, one was in the pipeline," said Sharma.

"The hastily passed ordinance could affect workers such as substitute teachers, camp counselors and lifeguards who arguably shouldn't be earning paid time off..."

The winning work doesn't just jump on trends, it intersects with culture in a way that's ownable, strategic and meaningful to the brand.

Paul Gallagher expressed concern that the current situation in Dublin's north inner city is deteriorating, saying, "Despite an increased Garda presence, lawlessness remains prevalent and people avoid the area."

If an executive pulls out a phone during your meeting, you've lost them. - A Director of UX

Mr. Davies expressed mixed feelings about finally retrieving their trapped Vauxhall van after two years, uncertain about its condition yet relieved to access it.

Menlo Park officials face significant pressure from state mandates while navigating a heated conflict between affordable housing advocates and business owners concerned about economic impacts.