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NVIDIA explains how NIMs will revolutionise generative AI deployment
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At COMPUTEX 2024, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has unveiled more details of the development building blocks they're calling NVIDIA NIMs.
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Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.
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Derby Council & ICS.AI boost AI transformation with GBP £7m project
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Derby City Council and AI industry leader ICS.AI have ramped up their partnership with a GBP £7 million, four-year project, leveraging AI to transform public services and boost efficiency.
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AI revolutionises CXin Australian firms, reveals Zendesk
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Zendesk's 2024 report reveals a rise in the use of AI by Australian firms, surpassing the global average, to revolutionise and personalise customer experiences.
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Advancements in AI tipped to transform telecoms sector in 2024
Sat, 16th Dec 2023
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AI advancements, specifically Large Language Models, are set to reshape the telecom industry in 2024, predicts a Senior Consultant at Teradata.
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Oracle boosts customer experience with generative AI in Cloud CX platform
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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Oracle adds generative AI capabilities to its Fusion Cloud Customer Experience platform to enhance customer service.
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Zoom launches generative AI assistant Zoom AI Companion
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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The new generative AI-powered assistant helps improve collaboration and productivity and is included at no extra cost for paid customers.
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Hands-on review: Poly Voyager 4320 UC headset
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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The headset is made from black plastic with a flexible metal headband, which can extend to fit. Even when extended, the headband feels very robust.
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AI is powering a shift in digital customer engagement
Wed, 6th May 2020
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AI-driven digital employees are revolutionising customer engagement as companies adapt to post-pandemic demands, cutting costs and boosting satisfaction.
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Soul Machines launches Kiwi 'digital helper' in response to COVID-19 crisis
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Soul Machines has unveiled Bella, a New Zealand-oriented digital helper to provide timely, accessible information during the COVID-19 crisis.
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NZ Police trials digital assistant 'Ella', built by Soul Machines
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The New Zealand Police are trialling 'Ella', a digital assistant developed by Soul Machines, to assist visitors at their National Headquarters.
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Are they listening? Kiwis wary of smart devices
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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While talking aloud, a voice-activated, home-based smart speaker asked for more info - even though it was not turned it on.
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Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
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Auckland tech firm Aider creates buzz in the United States
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Auckland-based tech firm Aider is making waves in the US and Canada with the launch of its digital assistant, which integrates with popular platforms.
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Youthline’s new AI-powered support service is now live
Mon, 27th May 2019
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Youthline launches its new Digital Assistant, Sam, to provide support and information to young people in New Zealand.
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FaceMe designs 'digital human' for Southern Cross Health Society
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Southern Cross Health Society to launch AI-driven 'digital human' from FaceMe, marking a world first for health insurers with relatable, 24/7 assistant.
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Voice and digital assistants the next enterprise step for AI
Mon, 24th Dec 2018
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Voice and digital assistants are set to transform enterprise AI, automating tasks and enhancing user interfaces with spoken commands and personalised features.
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Kiwi company brings AI assistant to small business
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Aider, an AI powered digital business assistant created specifically for small business, has been in beta phase in Australasia for several months.
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Soul Machines on a hot streak as more firms invest
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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Soul Machines gains US$2M from parent firm UniServices, boosting a US$15M drive. The Auckland AI company collaborates with Daimler on digital human tech.
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Infor rolls out three new solutions
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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A new partnership for human capital management, a new digital assistant, and a new control centre for supply chain management.