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AI could add GBP £2 billion to UK GDP & create 20,000 jobs
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AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.
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Why the future for chief financial officers is no longer just about numbers
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CFO roles have evolved from mere number crunching to strategic planning, digital innovation, and driving sustainability, per SAP Concur’s CFO Insights report.
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BYD Lofts reports 15% revenue hike with new RMS system
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BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel sees a 15% revenue boost after deploying IDeaS G3 RMS to streamline pricing and optimise profitability amid a competitive market.
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Tegel transforms operations with RELEX supply chain solution
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Tegel has revolutionised its supply chain with RELEX, moving from outdated Excel spreadsheets to advanced forecasting and planning.
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NICE unveils advanced WFM solutions for digital integration
Fri, 31st May 2024
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NICE has launched new workforce management tools aimed at integrating digital front and back-office tasks, enhancing efficiencies and bottom-line results.
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Australian public cloud spending to exceed AUD $23.3 billion
Mon, 20th May 2024
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Australian organisations are set to spend over AUD $23.3 billion on public cloud services in 2024, a 19.7% rise, fuelling innovation in GenAI.
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SAS & NET2GRID join forces to transform energy intelligence
Fri, 17th May 2024
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NET2GRID and SAS have partnered to revolutionise customer intelligence and DER grid planning in the energy sector with advanced AI and analytics tools.
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Australia boosts weather forecasting with AI technology partnership
Tue, 14th May 2024
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Aeeris, behind Australia's Early Warning Network, partners with global forecasting leader Tomorrow.io, marking a breakthrough in risk mitigation and weather predictions for Australia.
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AI tool 'MuveRank' reveals Australian migratory trends
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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An AI-enabled online tool, 'MuveRank', has been launched, providing real-time data on Australian migration patterns for the first time.
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Epicor boosts AI capabilities with Smart Software acquisition
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Epicor has acquired AI-focused inventory planning pioneer, Smart Software, advancing their delivery of AI-integrated ERP solutions.
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ManageEngine's CloudSpend now available on Google Cloud Platform
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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ManageEngine's cloud cost management tool, CloudSpend, is now on Google Cloud Platform, enhancing cost optimisation across key cloud computing platforms and aiding businesses in cloud expenditure tracking.
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ManageEngine extends CloudSpend support to Google Cloud Platform
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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ManageEngine extended its cloud cost management tool, CloudSpend, to Google Cloud Platform, after earlier support for AWS and Microsoft Azure.
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Finance teams lose five weeks a year over lack of automation
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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UK finance teams waste up to five weeks a year on repetitive tasks that could be automated, with 42% remaining manual due to AI adoption barriers.
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Kevel introduces Retail Media Cloud to power competitive retail ads
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Following a $23M Series C funding round, API-led ad platform Kevel debuts its Retail Media Cloud solution, empowering smaller retailers to compete.
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Anthropic unveils Claude 3 AI models with boosted intelligence & speed
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Anthropic unveils Claude 3, new AI models offering a blend of improved intelligence, speed, and affordability, with the range including a global-leading product and translation capabilities.
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IWD 2024: Empathy makes us great at business but the ability to plan may be what gives women in tech the edge
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Women's natural aptitude for multi-tasking and planning is giving them the edge in tech industries, fostering holistic business approaches.
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Data-driven video: A new frontier for ads in APAC
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Amidst a creativity crunch in APAC, brands are capitalising on data-driven insights to produce personalised video ads, aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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UK businesses view high inflation as an uncontrollable issue
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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Nearly two in five UK businesses see high inflation as a major uncontrollable concern, hindering recovery efforts, with tech investment cutbacks in response, reveals a Zoho study.
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Certinia integrates advanced AI in service-oriented platform for improved efficiency
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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US tech firm, Certinia, integrates advanced AI into its service-oriented platform, aiming to revolutionise enterprise operations globally.
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Why 2024 is set to be a pivotal year in cybersecurity
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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With 2024 fast approaching, it’s becoming increasingly evident that next year will be a pivotal one in cybersecurity.