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Productivity stories - Page 8

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Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Workday and AWS deepen their relationship to bolster generative AI solutions, aiming to transform customer experiences, enhance productivity, and streamline business processes.
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AI-driven sourcing cuts costs by 20% for Global 2000 firms
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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productivity
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procurement
AI-driven procurement by Globality and HFS Research shows Global 2000 firms boosting productivity by 70% and cutting costs by 20%, enhancing efficiency.
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Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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supply chain systems
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ai
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ai agents
Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.
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Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
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Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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ai
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encryption
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ethics
Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.
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Revealed: Presbyterian Support Central partners with Spark
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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productivity
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support
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nz
Presbyterian Support Central has partnered with Spark to revamp its tech, aiming to improve productivity for over 1,000 employees amid budget constraints.
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Evolving a data centre into an Artificial Intelligence factory
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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storage
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edutech
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power / energy
The advent of AI factories is revolutionising business operations by merging GenAI capabilities with modernised data centres, enhancing productivity and sustainability.
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Rapid7 to acquire Noetic Cyber to boost security operations
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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rapid7
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productivity
Rapid7 to acquire Noetic Cyber, aiming to bolster its security ops platform with enhanced visibility and threat management. Expected closure: Q3 fiscal 2024.
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Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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it training
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personal computing devices
The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.
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UK finance leaders prioritise tech, AI to drive productivity
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
The 2024 Yooz survey reveals that finance leaders globally are prioritising technology use, cash flow optimisation, and reducing overheads.
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Report reveals digital transformation trends in procurement
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cleantech
A new State of Source-to-Pay Digitization report reveals procurement leaders prioritising data and AI for future innovations.
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One in five healthcare professionals use generative AI tools
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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it training
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veritas
Nearly 20% of healthcare professionals regularly use generative AI like Chat GPT, yet over half lack formal guidance from employers.
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Why automation will underpin a Future Made in Australia
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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robots
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Automation is set to be the backbone of Australia's Future Made in Australia policy, promising efficiency gains and boosting innovation across multiple industries and the public sector for a net-zero future.
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Myths and misconceptions about cloud ERP debunked
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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it training
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crm
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encryption
Unmask the myths of cloud ERP: not just a costly, unreliable, or complex system, but a scalable, secure solution boosting efficiency and growth for all businesses.
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AI regulation concerns hinder UK business adoption, survey says
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
A Freshworks survey reveals 35% of UK businesses see unclear AI regulations as a major barrier to adoption despite acknowledged productivity gains.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost
Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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it training
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hcm
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payroll systems
Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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productivity
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inflation
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nz
A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.
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Australian firms not ready for AI despite high adoption rate
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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digital transformation
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sales
A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.
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Broadcom updates VMware Cloud Foundation with new key features
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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devops
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it automation
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casb
Broadcom boosts its VMware Cloud Foundation with key updates, enhancing modernisation, developer productivity, and security while minimising costs.
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Logic unveils Logic Pods to transform enterprise meeting spaces
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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video conferencing
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collaboration
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productivity
Logic has unveiled Logic Pods, a new line of AV frames designed to revolutionise enterprise meeting spaces, enhancing collaboration and productivity.