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The three things businesses are getting wrong with automation
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partner programmes
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it automation
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business strategy
Companies failing to conduct operational diagnostics, overly focusing on FTE uplift, and taking reactive instead of proactive automation approaches risk inefficient outcomes, says Avec’s Ryan Stuchbery.
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Report reveals 95% of UK, US firms struggle with data issues
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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kpis
A staggering 95% of UK and US firms struggle with data issues, as revealed by esynergy, with ineffective governance undermining business operations and decision-making.
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Sonatype launches SBOM Manager to enhance software security
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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saas
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partner programmes
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apm
Sonatype releases its SBOM Manager, a crucial tool to help organisations track and manage software components.
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Epicor & Climatiq partner to enhance ERP sustainability tools
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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erp
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cleantech
Epicor partners with Climatiq Technologies to integrate advanced carbon calculations into its ERP systems, aiming to boost sustainability and profitability.
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State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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productivity
Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.
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Four in ten ANZ firms lose deals over cybersecurity doubts
Tue, 28th May 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
A LogRhythm survey reveals 40% of Australian and New Zealand firms have lost deals over poor cybersecurity confidence, urging a strategic overhaul in protection measures.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Fri, 24th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
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.
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Portnox Cloud now available in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Portnox's cloud-native, zero trust access control solutions are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, boosting cybersecurity for Azure users.
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Freshworks appoints Ashwin Ballal as new CIO
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai
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partner programmes
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freshworks
Freshworks appoints Ashwin Ballal as new CIO, succeeding Prasad Ramakrishnan. Ballal brings over 30 years of tech expertise to drive transformative growth.
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Zayo Group to launch independent entities for North American & European growth
Tue, 14th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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business strategy
Zayo Group, a global network infrastructure provider, plans to create two independent entities, including Zayo Europe, aiming to accelerate growth in North America and Europe, and improve operational simplicity.
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JobAdder expands analytics offering for tailored recruitment insights
Wed, 8th May 2024
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partner programmes
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recruitment
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features
JobAdder unveils two additional levels to its JobAdder Analytics service, aimed at providing recruitment businesses with customisable, data-driven insights for competitive advantage in the recruitment industry.
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Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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edutech
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partner programmes
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iam
Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
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UPI speeds up new business strategy with BPA Platform integration
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
United Pacific Industries accelerates new business strategy implementation by employing BPA Platform to automate data transfer between Shopify and SYSPRO.
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Unifying data lifecycle crucial for AI, says Cloudera
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
A Cloudera survey found 90% of IT leaders view a unified data platform as critical for AI and analytics, amid challenges of data quality and system integration.
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BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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blackline
Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.
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UK firms warned of AI project failure without skilled leaders
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Hexaware warns of potential AI project failure across UK businesses due to persistent leadership and skills vacuum in the sector.
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IWD 2024: The qualities that make women shine as CISOs
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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ai
IWD 2024: As the role of CISOs shifts from tech-focus to strategic leadership, women's unique qualities drive their success in navigating today's complex cybersecurity landscape.
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Mastering year-round profitability at your consultancy firm
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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crm
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data analytics
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planning
Understanding capacity and future costs while defeating seasonal slumps through strategic planning can help consultancies maintain consistent profitability.
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Why Data Readiness is critical for winning AI Deployments
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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data analytics
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ai
Firms honing AI strategies realise the vital importance of data readiness in leveraging AI's potential, requiring a business-centric approach and a rethink of data integration.
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Adopting AIOps in Network Management: Essential for Modern IT Leaders
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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uc
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
As the complexity of network systems escalates, IT leaders must shift from manual troubleshooting to AIOps (Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations), a strategic, AI-driven approach that enhances network management and ensures a top-notch user experience.