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Cloud skills gap deters digital transformation & threatens financial objectives
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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productivity
A global cloud skills gap is hampering digital transformation and may impact financial goals, finds a SoftwareOne study.
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ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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cartech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Swiss tech leader ABB inaugurates a high-tech Coleshill facility to cater for the surge in UK cabling market needs.
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UK launch of Voltaware Sensor for detailed electricity tracking
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
AI-powered Voltaware Sensor debuts in the UK, offering detailed appliance-specific electricity consumption tracking.
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Australian firms lacking operational intelligence for optimising mobile fleets
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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printing
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it professionals
In-depth survey reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to optimise their mobile fleets due to inadequate operational intelligence.
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AI-powered Voltaware Sensor launches to reduce UK energy bills
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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ai
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solar power
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consumers
AI-powered Voltaware Sensor launches in the UK, helping consumers cut energy costs by tracking individual household appliance use.
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New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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edutech
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sports
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servicenow
A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.
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The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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data science
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ai
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healthtech
Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.
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Generative AI could save office workers a full day weekly, survey reveals
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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it training
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risk & compliance
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genai
Generative AI has the potential to save office workers a full day's work each week, according to a survey of over 900 workers.
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Gen-AI could save office workers a day's labour per week, study finds
Mon, 6th Nov 2023
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it training
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genai
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ai
Generative AI could save office workers a day's work per week, according to a survey by SnapLogic. 47% are confident in its potential.
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Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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funding
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capital raising
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payapps
Australia-based construction software firm, Payapps, has secured a £10.5m venture growth investment from CIBC Innovation Banking.
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Australian frontline workers prioritise safety over higher pay, report finds
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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safety
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australian economy
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safetyculture
The third annual Feedback from the Field report reveals that Australian frontline workers value safety over higher pay.
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New report reveals shocking sexism pervades UK tech sector
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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support
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recruitment
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skills gap
Fawcett Society report has uncovers pervasive sexism in the United Kingdom's tech sector, with 72% of women affected.
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Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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physical security
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data privacy
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healthtech
Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.
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Australian businesses increasingly incorporating AI into marketing strategies
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Almost all Australian businesses now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their marketing strategies, according to a Twilio Segment study.
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CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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genai
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ai
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transparency
CEOs across the UK and Europe fail to understand the extent of AI cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protections.
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Westcon-Comstor appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
Westcon-Comstor appoints Kevin Brzezinski, existing SVP of Global Operations, as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.
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OVHcloud partners with Console Connect for enhanced global network reach
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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network infrastructure
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api
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connectivity
The combination will reduce provisioning time to minutes, enabling companies to adjust the bandwidth to meet their fluctuating needs.
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New report reveals booming global demand for AI expertise
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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ai
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salaries
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deel
Artificial intelligence expertise has seen a global surge, with a 60% in hiring and 59% rise in organisations seeking such skills, according to a new report.
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Rise in QR code phishing scams, reveals Check Point research
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Check Point uncovers a 587% increase in QR code phishing attacks, known as Quishing, between August and September.
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Westcoast appointed UK distributor for Boom Collaboration
Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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video conferencing
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distributors
Boom Collaboration, an expanding video conferencing manufacturer, has entered into a pan-European distribution agreement with Westcoast.