Productivity stories - Page 2
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Australian workers prioritise work-life balance over higher pay
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financial systems
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productivity
Nearly half of 500 Australian workers surveyed by Humanforce have changed jobs in the past year, prioritising work-life balance and wellbeing over higher pay.
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UK businesses embrace Gen AI in procurement for efficiency gains
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digital transformation
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ai
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digitisation
Almost 25% of UK firms have adopted Generative AI in procurement, cutting manual tasks by 44%, reveals Ivalua research. Future efficiency gains are projected.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
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devops
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siem
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phishing
BlueVoyant has launched its new Cyber Defense Platform, combining various cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven, cloud-native system for improved organisational security.
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AI Appreciation Day and the age of Gen AI
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Generative AI isn't just jargon—it's revolutionising IT. Explore its strategic value, cross-functional implementation, and trust-building transparency.
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Leaders speak on AI potential & ethical impacts ahead of AI Day
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uc
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data privacy
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ai
As AI Appreciation Day nears, industry leaders spotlight AI's transformative impact across sectors, calling for a balance between innovation, transparency, and customer benefit.
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Insightful's study reveals epidemic of lost focus in the modern workplace
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ai
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gen z
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study
An Insightful study reveals a widespread issue of lost focus in the workplace, with 92% of employers and 80% of employees acknowledging persistent distractions impeding productivity.
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Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
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
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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
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supply chain systems
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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
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uc
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drones
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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it training
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ai
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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
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digital transformation
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fintechs
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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
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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
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it training
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ai
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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
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robots
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quantum computing
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ai
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
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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.