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Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
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One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.
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Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
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The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.
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Unpacking AI-powered marketing with good versus poor quality data
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creative technologies
Quality of data drives successful AI-powered marketing, affecting user experience and future engagements, underscoring the need for robust, detailed consumer profiles.
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UiPath bolsters leadership team with ex-SAP executive Sebastian Schrötel
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cloud services
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ml
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SAP veteran Sebastian Schrötel joins UiPath as Senior V.P. of Product Management, aiming to boost developer-focused automation experience and spearhead the company's entry into the iPaaS market.
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Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach
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gaming
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it training
Ingram Micro has joined forces with Meta to provide its resellers with advanced VR solutions, set to transform industries through immersive learning and work experiences.
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Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director
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edutech
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wfh
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nz
Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.
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UK gamers credit video gaming for honed workplace skills
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hcm
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customer service
Nearly half of UK gamers see their hobby as a source for professional skill-building, including communication and problem-solving, according to a recent Currys study.
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STFC & Lenovo unveil advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer in UK
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bi
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big data
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The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) advances AI research as Lenovo's advanced, energy-efficient supercomputer gets the go-ahead to be installed at the Hartree Centre.
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WaveMaker upgrades platform for advanced API & code management
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productivity
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api management
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wavemaker
WaveMaker has rolled out its updated platform, honed for the newest Angular technology, featuring enhanced API and code tools. It's part of the company's shift towards integrating AI into software development.
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Calabrio & Customer Driven expand partnership into Australia
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Workforce management firm Calabrio expands its partnership with Customer Driven Solutions to enhance contact centre operations in Australia.
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CyberArk launches industry's first identity-centric secure browser
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data protection
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pam
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dark web
CyberArk launches industry-first identity-centric secure browser, providing a robust blend of security, privacy, and efficiency suited to varying user needs and ensuring protection of sensitive data.
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RingCentral unveils RingEX, an AI-integrated business phone system
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RingCentral introduces RingEX, an innovative business phone system utilising their proprietary RingSense AI tech, aiming to enhance workplace productivity and streamline communications.
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BMW & Celonis bolster strategic alliance for process optimisation
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BMW Group and process mining firm Celonis are expanding their strategic partnership, targeting supplier integration, customer journey mapping and AI adoption for process optimisation.
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Zoom introduces Workplace AI platform & expands AI services
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Zoom announces 'Zoom Workplace', an AI-empowered platform and adds new features to their AI Companion service, aiming to revolutionise digital workspaces.
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Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
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Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.
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Yealink launches BH70 bluetooth headset for hybrid work
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voip
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contact centre
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Yealink's BH70, a bluetooth headset tailored for the hybrid workforce, offers seamless connectivity, advanced noise cancellation, and a 35-hour talk time.
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Celonis & Sailfin Technologies launch AI-driven AR app suite
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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Celonis and Sailfin Technologies unveil AI-driven suite to optimise AR operations, promising enhanced cash flow, greater productivity, and potential million-dollar savings.
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Gallagher selects HiBob for global workforce personnel management
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Gallagher, a global security technology provider, has enlisted HiBob's advanced HR platform, Bob, to manage its 1,300-strong workforce, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
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Intelliworx launches AI education campaign in light of NVIDIA's success
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microsoft
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managed services
Intelliworx unveils AI education drive to familiarise firms with high-value AI investment opportunities and necessary foundations for actualising them.
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Adobe & Microsoft unveil AI-powered tools for marketers
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Adobe and Microsoft have unveiled a groundbreaking partnership to boost marketers' efficiency, merging Adobe Experience Cloud with Microsoft Copilot for a next-level AI-powered work experience.
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Adobe unveils Firefly & Custom Models to harness GenAI advances
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Adobe shakes up content creation with the launch of Firefly Services and Custom Models, harnessing generative AI to streamline productivity and personalise brand content.
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CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
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cloud services
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compliance
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CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.
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Puppet's 2024 report highlights security benefits of platform engineering
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cloud services
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devops
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app development
Puppet's 2024 State of DevOps Report reveals platform engineering bolsters security, reflecting its growing maturity with 43% of DevOps professionals maintaining a platform team for 3-5 years.
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PepsiCo embraces automation to boost productivity in Thai facility
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storage
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safety
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productivity
PepsiCo embraces a digital future by integrating automation into a key production and logistics hub in Thailand, partnering with Dematic, to meet growing product demand.