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Pandemic propels UK towards cashless economy despite resistance
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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commerce systems
The pandemic-associated rejection of cash is seen as accelerating the switch to a cashless economy, despite some resistance and concern over security.
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IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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construction
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engineering
With the gender pay gap now out in the spotlight, modern organisations must work fast to rectify the pay gap issue or risk losing their talents.
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Evolt 360's new app version offers personalised health journey
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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smartphones
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wearables
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healthtech
Evolt 360 enhances its Active app with innovative features that offer tailored health and wellness support, aiding users' journey towards improved body composition and overall health.
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SnapLogic integration boosts Optilyz's direct mail automation software
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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it automation
Optilyz's direct mail automation software capabilities are enhanced following a successful integration with SnapLogic's platform, allowing improved performance and data formatting flexibility while boosting customer reach.
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UK students call for faster AI tool adoption in universities
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Two-thirds of students believe their universities are too slow to adopt AI learning tools, signalling a sizeable need gap, according to a new survey.
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Ready to Read initiative wins MOSL Market Improvement Fund
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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cx
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Ready to Read, a collaboration between Sagacity and Clear Business Water, has scooped the 2024 MOSL Market Improvement Fund accolade.
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Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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organisational culture
The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.
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Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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ai
Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.
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Denodo has been name a Leader in enterprise data fabric
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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data science
Data management leader Denodo earns high recognition from Forrester Research for next-gen enterprise data fabric support.
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Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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cx
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supply chain & logistics
Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.
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TeamViewer's software usage reduces CO2 emissions significantly, study finds
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
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teamviewer
TeamViewer's global use has helped avoid up to 44.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2022, equivalent to 42k round trips between London and Tokyo.
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UiPath expands partnership with Google Cloud to enhance workplace automation
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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UiPath and Google Cloud expand their partnership, revolutionising workplace automation using Google's Generative AI. This allows UiPath's Business Automation Platform users to streamline operations through AI-powered automation.
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NVIDIA to host first physical GTC conference in five years
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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edge computing
NVIDIA prepares to reignite its flagship GTC 2024 conference at San Jose Convention Center, expecting over 300,000 attendees for the behemoth tech event after an absence of five years.
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Decoding the Microsoft breach: Key lessons to bolster cyber resilience
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Amidst the complexities of cybersecurity, the recent breach at Microsoft demonstrates the persistent challenge posed by nation-state attacks and highlights strategies for garnering cyber resilience.
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ServiceNow, Hugging Face, NVIDIA unveil code-gen AI, StarCoder2
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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Tech giants ServiceNow, Hugging Face and NVIDIA unveil StarCoder2, a family of open-access large language models, enhancing code generation performance and developer productivity.
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Major coup for Mindgard with new VP from cybersecurity unicorn Snyk
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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devops
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
London-based cybersecurity firm Mindgard bolsters its ranks with the appointment of Benji Weber, former key leader at Snyk, as VP of Engineering to steer AI security solutions.
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VeUP recruits Damian Skendrovic as General Manager for EMEA
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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cx
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hcm
VeUP bolsters senior leadership by appointing industry veteran Damian Skendrovic as General Manager for the EMEA region, signifying their commitment to growth and expansion.
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Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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data protection
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dei
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data management
Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.
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Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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customer service
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leadership
The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.
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Artificial Intelligence: The key to Customer Lifetime Value
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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cx
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personalisation
AI offers a refined approach to evaluating Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), providing insights to develop personalised strategies and drive business growth.