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Public worried about AI as experts mitigate misconceptions
Digital Entertainment

Public worried about AI as experts mitigate misconceptions

Ipsos finds 75% of the public worried about AI and data privacy. Experts, including Trint, counter misconceptions, highlighting AI's productivity benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney
Clean technologies

ACA highlights data utilisation & announces FF24 event in Sydney

The Australian Constructors Association's new paper highlights productivity stagnation in construction, advocating for better data utilisation, ahead of the FF24 forum.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI
Unified Communications

Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI

A PMI report reveals early adopters of Generative AI in project management are seeing major gains in productivity and problem-solving, outpacing peers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Supply Chain

Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year

Australian businesses are poised to increase AI investment by 67% this year, making it the second highest market globally for AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
How integrating AI and ERP will transform manufacturing
Supply Chain

How integrating AI and ERP will transform manufacturing

The integration of AI with ERP systems is set to revolutionise the Australian manufacturing sector, enhancing efficiency and potentially boosting productivity by 40%.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Four ways AI can boost contact centre agent performance and improve customer service
Customer Experience

Four ways AI can boost contact centre agent performance and improve customer service

As AI tools increasingly permeate contact centres, their role in enhancing agent performance and customer service is proving pivotal rather than replacing humans.

By Paul Rilstone and Simon Shanks • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration
Data Analytics

How CFOs can work with human resources and IT teams through cross-functional collaboration

Modern CFOs now collaborate closely with HR and IT teams, driving strategy and organisational growth while facing economic pressures and talent challenges.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
CallTower partners with Tollring to boost call analytics on Teams
Unified Communications

CallTower partners with Tollring to boost call analytics on Teams

CallTower collaborates with Tollring to enhance Microsoft Teams with Analytics 365, promising improved call data insights, team performance, and customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner
Generative AI

30% of GenAI projects to be abandoned by 2025 says Gartner

At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management
Software-as-a-Service

Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management

New research by Docusign and Deloitte exposes the Agreement Trap, causing a global loss of SGD$2.4 trillion annually due to outdated agreement management systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Salesforce & Workday join forces to create AI-driven assistant
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce & Workday join forces to create AI-driven assistant

Salesforce and Workday team up to offer an AI-powered employee service agent, leveraging unified HR and CRM data to enhance productivity and simplify routine tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Oracle boosts productivity with new user experiences in HCM
Human Capital Management

Oracle boosts productivity with new user experiences in HCM

Oracle has unveiled new user experience features in its Cloud HCM, aiming to enhance productivity through tailored Activity Centres for employees and managers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Advantech unveils ROCK-301 at Taiwan Expo India 2024
Unified Communications

Advantech unveils ROCK-301 at Taiwan Expo India 2024

Advantech's ROCK-301 embedded computer, spotlighted at Taiwan Expo India 2024, showcases IoT innovation and robust industrial performance, cementing the firm's industry leadership.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system
Manufacturing

Leon Paul sees major growth after implementing Orderwise system

Leon Paul, a leading British fencing gear maker, revolutionised its warehouse operations with Forterro's Orderwise ERP, slashing annual wastage by GBP £150,000.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre
Hyperscale

Pulsant reveals client-driven redesign of Croydon data centre

Pulsant has revamped its Croydon data centre, the first in a series of nationwide refurbishments, enhancing client experience and on-site efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024
Bigbasket launches BB Matrix global SaaS supply chain platform
Software-as-a-Service

Bigbasket launches BB Matrix global SaaS supply chain platform

Bigbasket launches BB Matrix, a SaaS-based supply chain platform aimed at providing end-to-end visibility and real-time updates, amidst a surge in global SCM software demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
CEOs embrace hybrid work model, report increased productivity
Unified Communications

CEOs embrace hybrid work model, report increased productivity

New research from International Workplace Group shows 91% of CEOs now use hybrid work models, boosting productivity, retention, and employee engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024