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AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Generative AI

AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools

Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
Fintech

Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay

Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Leaders speak on AI potential & ethical impacts ahead of AI Day
Unified Communications

Leaders speak on AI potential & ethical impacts ahead of AI Day

As AI Appreciation Day nears, industry leaders spotlight AI's transformative impact across sectors, calling for a balance between innovation, transparency, and customer benefit.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

LG expands smart factory initiative, targets multi-trillion KRW by 2030
Manufacturing

LG expands smart factory initiative, targets multi-trillion KRW by 2030

LG Electronics aims to grow its smart factory initiative into a multi-trillion KRW enterprise by 2030, blending AI with decades of manufacturing expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Data Privacy

DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
Edge Computing

FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges

Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Unified Communications

The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems

Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT
Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT

GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Data Protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
SnapLogic survey reveals crippling costs of outdated technology
Generative AI

SnapLogic survey reveals crippling costs of outdated technology

Legacy systems are costing businesses nearly USD $3 million annually, reveals SnapLogic. The integration of GenAI promises to alleviate 25% of workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
ADLINK unveils AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 for smart manufacturing
Unified Communications

ADLINK unveils AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 for smart manufacturing

ADLINK Technology unveils its AI Edge Server MEC-AI7400 series, aimed at revolutionising smart manufacturing with generative AI and digital twin integrations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
DevOps

BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security

BlueVoyant has launched its Cyber Defense Platform, a cloud-native system designed to enhance security operations and tackle rising cyber threats effectively.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI
Marketing Technologies

AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI

Generative AI isn't just jargon—it's revolutionising IT. Explore its strategic value, cross-functional implementation, and trust-building transparency.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
Artificial Intelligence

Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace

A new study from Insightful reveals a startling epidemic of lost focus among workers, with 92% of employers deeming it a major workplace issue.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening
Artificial Intelligence

SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening

SATA CommHealth in Singapore has deployed Lunit AI to boost mammogram accuracy and reduce patient anxiety, aiming for early and precise breast cancer detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains
Digital Transformation

UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains

Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024