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Outdated tech obstructing innovation, says NTT DATA report
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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business continuity
NTT DATA’s 2024 Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Report finds 80% of global firms hindered by outdated tech. ANZ leads with 100% of executives reporting impaired business agility due to legacy systems.
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Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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wearables
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apm
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genai
Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.
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Sustainable Metal Cloud achieves record AI efficiency with new tech
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Sustainable Metal Cloud's AI platform, using Firmus Technologies' immersion cooling, achieves 50% energy savings, advancing AI efficiency in MLPerf benchmarks.
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UK leaders embrace GenAI but lag in strategy & governance
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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cx
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martech
Senior decision-makers in UK and Ireland are eager to adopt generative AI but are hindered by a lack of strategic planning, data privacy concerns, and insufficient governance, says new SAS report.
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Samsung study shows growing influence of TVs in Australian homes
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
Samsung Electronics Australia's new research reveals that televisions are increasingly central to Australian lives, playing a key role in stress relief and sparking ‘TV envy’.
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AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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ai agents
A new report by Pegasystems reveals that 96% of Australian businesses are adopting AI, yet only a mere 4% feel adequately prepared for its seamless integration.
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UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.
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Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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cloud services
Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.
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Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
Wed, 29th May 2024
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edutech
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uc
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social media
The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.
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Unstructured data potential hindered by expertise & tool gaps
Tue, 28th May 2024
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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genai
Research finds enterprises struggle with unstructured data despite its vast potential. Lack of expertise and inadequate tools are key barriers.
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US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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it training
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public sector
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research
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
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Generative AI could boost Asia-Pacific economy by $4.5 trillion
Fri, 24th May 2024
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genai
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productivity
New Accenture research suggests responsible AI adoption could boost APAC's economy by $4.5 trillion in 15 years, elevating GDP growth by 0.7 percentage points annually.
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Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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salaries
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workforce management
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research
New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.
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Research highlights AI as major data privacy threat for developers
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A Zama study reveals 53% of developers view AI as a major data privacy threat, nearly matching cybercrime at 55%. Developing dynamic regulations is crucial.
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DMARC adoption among .org domains doubles but remains low
Tue, 21st May 2024
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Charities are ramping up email security with DMARC adoption doubling in a year, yet less than 10% of .org domains have basic protections against cyber threats.
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UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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telco
The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
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AI-powered tool Tohorā revolutionises New Zealand marine science
Tue, 21st May 2024
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daylight
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research
The Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge and Daylight have created Tohorā, an AI-powered tool revolutionising New Zealand's marine research accessibility.
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Australian businesses link sustainability to better performance
Mon, 20th May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Recent SAP research finds 68% of Australian businesses link sustainability with competitiveness and profitability, driving new corporate strategies nationwide.
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Lack of training hindering career progression, study reveals
Fri, 17th May 2024
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it training
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e-learning
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management
Poor management and lack of development opportunities hinder career progression, with workers feeling undervalued and young employees considering leaving.