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Productivity stories - Page 7

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AI opportunities in UK public services face adoption hurdles
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data privacy
A report from Economist Impact and SAS urges UK officials to merge culture and technology for boosted productivity, while recognising AI's transformative potential.
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Anatomy of a wage theft: Australian businesses at risk of criminality
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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productivity
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licensing
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workforce management
From January 2025, Australian firms face criminalisation for wage theft, potentially incurring penalties up to three times the amount underpaid to workers.
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Zoom announces enhanced features for Team Chat users
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Zoom has unveiled a revamped Team Chat sidebar within its Workplace suite, enhancing user experience with personalised features and AI tools to boost productivity.
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Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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productivity
A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.
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Three AI considerations for tech leaders in Australia
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data protection
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application security
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physical security
By 2030, AI is set to bring AUD $280 million in benefits to Australia, prompting tech leaders to adapt their strategies for effective integration.
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espresso Displays selects Oracle for ERP transformation
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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erp
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productivity
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oracle
Australian technology firm espresso Displays has chosen Oracle NetSuite to modernise its operations and support global expansion, enhancing efficiency across all sectors.
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Qt introduces AI Assistant for cross-platform UI development
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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software development
Qt Group has launched the Qt AI Assistant to enhance UI development, aiming to reduce tedious tasks while supporting integration with multiple programming languages.
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Microsoft & Pearson unite for AI skills development
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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edutech
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e-learning
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genai
Microsoft and Pearson have formed a strategic alliance to enhance AI skilling and learning, addressing the urgent need for workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy.
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Qualtrics & SAP partner to enhance employee experiences
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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hcm
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ai
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productivity
Qualtrics has partnered with SAP to enhance employee experiences, integrating its XM platform with SAP SuccessFactors to boost engagement and productivity.
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Workers cautious about AI despite increased utilisation
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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saas
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ai
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productivity
A new study reveals that while 58% of workers in the US and UK are using agentic AI, concerns over its quality and emotional intelligence remain high.
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Outdated processes stifle UK business growth opportunities
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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productivity
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spend management
New research from Soldo reveals that 88% of UK finance leaders believe limited employee access to budgets is stunting business growth and productivity.
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Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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financial systems
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collaboration
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customers
A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.
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Oracle launches new AI tools to boost sales productivity
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
Oracle has unveiled new AI agents within its Fusion Cloud Sales to enhance customer engagement and boost sales team productivity.
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Konica Minolta wins Keypoint Intelligence awards for A3 MFPs
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Konica Minolta has been lauded by Keypoint Intelligence with five awards, including the coveted 2025 A3 Line of the Year for its innovative multifunctional print devices.
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How agentic automation will reshape Australian industries in 2025
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
As Australia prepares for 2025, agentic automation is set to revolutionise industries, enhancing productivity and collaboration through advanced AI capabilities.
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Canadian firms to boost AI investments significantly by 2025
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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open source
A recent IBM study reveals that 56% of Canadian IT leaders intend to boost AI investments in 2025, focusing on innovation and productivity amidst gradual ROI.
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Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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data protection
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biometrics
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software development
Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.
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Telstra and ISPT forge ahead with 5G DAS in Sydney
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
Telstra and ISPT have launched advanced 5G connectivity at 477 Pitt Street, Sydney, providing comprehensive mobile coverage for building tenants.
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AI identified as top tech trend in Australia for 2025
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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dei
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genai
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ai
A recent survey by the Tech Council of Australia reveals artificial intelligence as the leading tech trend for 2025, aiming to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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genai
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ai
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productivity
AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.