Blog library

A collection of Protiviti blogs. 

Blogs

April 17, 2025

EU Omnibus: Are You On or Off? A Brief Guide for Perplexed Companies

Many companies are confused following the release of the EU Omnibus proposals, asking whether to stop, start or continue their sustainability reporting preparations. We break down the tasks in this blog, taking consideration of current and proposed status.
Sustainability reporting is now law.  On 9 September 2024, the Australian Parliament passed The Australian sustainability reporting regulation into law. The first reports by the largest in-scope entities are due in 2026, for reporting periods beginning 1 January 2025.
Adapting new technologies to manufacturing applications and processes is often a challenge – and, particularly with AI, there is no easy button to push.
The U.K. Online Safety Act (OSA) is part of a suite of new online-safety and consumer-protection regulations aimed at safeguarding users from harmful content on digital platforms. Its implementation is planned in three phases from 2025 to 2026.
Technology audit functions are navigating a dynamic business landscape that is being shaped continually by exponential growth in technologies like generative AI and the concurrent emergence of new security, privacy and data-related challenges.
From personal digital assistants to autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we interact with technology and each other. Amidst this landscape, Microsoft Copilot and Open AI’s ChatGPT stand at the forefront, harnessing transformative technologies such as Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPT) and Large Language Models (LLM). 
As a leader about to undertake an ERP transformation, it is important to remember that these projects rarely go as planned. Like a house remodel, there will be hidden costs to be addressed throughout the implementation.  Whether it be that design tastes (requirements) change, the costs unexpectedly increase or an unexpected labor shortage that increases the timeline, it is important to learn from the…
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, DevOps practices have revolutionised software development and deployment, allowing organisations to achieve greater efficiency and agility. As DevOps teams embrace cloud-based infrastructures like Amazon Web Services (AWS), security must remain a paramount concern. Ensuring the security of a DevOps environment in the AWS cloud demands a proactive and multi-layered approach.…
The healthcare industry is facing unprecedented challenges, with varied causes. People are living longer, so demand for care continually increases, particularly for chronic diseases. There’s a shortage of skilled labor, and workloads are becoming unmanageable. Skilled workers are leaving the industry as burnout affects doctors, nurses and other clinicians. Administrative burdens often overwhelm those who remain.…
When approaching an ERP implementation, the topic of security is going to be broached and the question then becomes, “now or later?” Before discussing the considerations for implementing security before or after an ERP implementation, it is important to review the purpose of creating a custom security model. For most companies, creating compliant custom security is a requirement. 
With the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) tools, companies are updating technologies and processes as quickly as budgets allow. Industries are transforming rapidly as the drivers for economic growth are evolving. 
Loading...