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Neustark secures USD $69 million for carbon removal expansion

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Neustark, a Swiss carbon removal firm, raises USD $69 million led by Decarbonisation Partners and Blume Equity to expand its CO2 capture technology globally.
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Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
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Linnworks & Spreetail Europe partnership boosts ecommerce efficiency

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Linnworks' partnership with Spreetail Europe has dramatically improved ecommerce efficiency, cutting project timelines from three months to three weeks and enhancing market reach.
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Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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Digital transformation revolutionises logistics industry

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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The logistics sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with companies investing heavily in technologies like AI and IoT to optimise operations and meet growing eCommerce demands.
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AI implementation in IT: professionals voice concerns

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A SolarWinds report shows only 43% of IT professionals believe their databases are AI-ready, with data quality and security concerns as major hurdles.
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Chirp Network & Farmsent join forces for global IoT farming push

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Chirp Network partners with Farmsent to bring IoT connectivity to over 160,000 farmers, aiming to optimise the global food supply chain and increase small farmers' profits.
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Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
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CSA unveils CCM Implementation Guidelines v2.0 for cloud security

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Cloud Security Alliance launches the Cloud Controls Matrix Implementation Guidelines v2.0, enhancing the cloud security framework.
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Finance professionals lead in AI adoption, report reveals

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.
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Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
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Vertiv's 2023 report shows strides in sustainability efforts

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report unveils the “One Vertiv, One World” plan, detailing strides in environmental impact and governance.
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Three-quarters of UK software supply chains hit by cyber attacks

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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BlackBerry's research unveiled at Infosecurity Europe shows 74% of UK software supply chains faced cyber attacks in the past year, exposing critical vulnerabilities.
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BlackLine reveals latest financial automation solution

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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BlackLine and SAP launch SAP Account Substantiation and Automation by BlackLine, enhancing CFOs' financial analysis with end-to-end transparency and control.
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Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.
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AI smartphones set to transform mobile industry by 2028

Wed, 29th May 2024
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AI-capable smartphones are set to transform the mobile industry, with 54% expected to integrate AI by 2028, driving new competitive and revenue strategies.
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Culture Amp launches AI tool to streamline HR feedback analysis

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Culture Amp has launched AI Comment Summaries, a tool leveraging Google Cloud's Vertex AI to transform HR feedback processing.
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Wolt's new transparency report reveals insights into AI use

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Helsinki-based Wolt releases its third Algorithmic Transparency Report, shedding light on the AI-driven systems behind its multi-service app amid growing discussions on AI's future and regulation.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey

Fri, 24th May 2024
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A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.