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Workday winning

Five secrets – Workday's 2019 winning formulas

Tue, 20th Nov 2018
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Workday's 2018 surge endures as 2019 brings new customer potentials, an open platform, AI integration, savvy advice, and unique deployment options.
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BlueJeans goes in-browser with conferencing solutions

Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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Responding to customer feedback, it removes the need for invitees to download an application to jump onto a call.
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Govt's HK$50b to boost IT jobs and salaries, but concerns remain

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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Despite the huge investment, almost all Hong Kong CIOs are concerned about the existing talent pool of IT professionals.
Exclusive

Exclusive: A better future for women in cyber security

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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Noushin Shabab, senior security researcher for Kaspersky's GReAT team, discusses her journey in cyber security and inspiring more women to join the field.
Justice

Microsoft makes security offerings available to nation states and law enforcement

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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Microsoft aims to empower IT to unlock the security capabilities of the intelligent cloud to tip the scales in the cyber war.
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Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.
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Understanding your data: How to drive insight from raw numbers

Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The combination of software and connectivity is changing how businesses operate, but many lack the skills to analyze the data they collect.
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Twilio launches new developer API for WhatsApp platform

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Twilio releases API for WhatsApp, allowing businesses to communicate with customers on the platform. WhatsApp has 1.5 billion users in 100 countries.
Chatbot

How chatbots can enhance the customer experience

Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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Companies are increasingly using chatbots in their mobile apps to enhance customer service and improve the overall customer experience.
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US company opens Amsterdam data centre to adhere to GDPR​

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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In response to the imposition of GDPR, First Advantage has opened a 'state-of-the-art' data centre in Amsterdam to ease growing customer concerns.
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Intel CEO resigns after 'consensual relationship' with employee

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Intel's board has named chief financial officer Robert Swan as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
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AWS funding bursary course to support local data centre workforce

Fri, 25th May 2018
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The global giant has partnered with the Institute of Technology Tallaght in Ireland to help local talent pursue a career in technology.
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MYOB addresses gender imbalance in tech with female developer programme

Mon, 21st May 2018
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It hopes that programmes such as developher will encourage other tech companies to be proactive about attracting women into technical roles.
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Aus IoT startup driving efficiency in hospitals with Bluetooth asset tracking

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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Australian IoT startup Leash It is transforming hospital efficiency with its LeashView Bluetooth asset tracking system, set to launch in New Zealand in June.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
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A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Purdue scientists decode brain activity, igniting AI-led mind-reading tech to revolutionise future workplaces.
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2018: When AI will humanise the workplace - HR Trends for Australasia

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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AI revolutionises HR, mirroring customer experience tactics to bolster Employee Experience amidst a talent war.
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Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
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Expert opinion: 5 myths surrounding the 'AI Hype Train'

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Digital Realty's director of engineering says while AI does represent an exciting new utility, it doesn't herald the arrival of a sci-fi future.