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Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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blockchain
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Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.
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Banking without boundaries crucial moving abroad – report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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fintech
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open banking
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online banking
Banking without borders is pivotal for 40% of UK adults considering relocation abroad amid concerns about financial difficulties.
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Subscription-based services to dominate digital infrastructure by 2026
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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Amid an IT paradigm shift, 80% of global digital infrastructure investments will be via subscription services by 2026.
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Certinia report examines motivation in consultants
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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it training
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collaboration
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consultancy
A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.
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Dell launches AI-powered intelligent headsets for hybrid work
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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uc
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hcm
Dell Technologies unveils new intelligent headsets equipped with advanced AI technology, enhancing productivity and communication in the evolving landscape of hybrid work.
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Businesses across the globe prioritise generative AI, reveals Informatica survey
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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genai
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ai ethics
Global data leaders, including Chief Data Officers, are highlighting key technical and organisational obstacles to implementing generative AI, according to Informatica's CDO Insights 2024 survey.
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Carl Eschenbach becomes sole CEO of Workday from 2024
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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hcm
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hospitality
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workday
Carl Eschenbach steps into the solitary CEO role at enterprise cloud applications leader, Workday, taking over from co-CEO, Aneel Bhusri.
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Amy Perifanos named as Human8's new global Chief Portfolio Officer
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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leadership
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consultancy
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growth
Amy Perifanos joins Human8 as global Chief Portfolio Officer, tasked with optimising the consultancy's global portfolio and fostering value-added solutions.
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Biometric-enabled POS transactions set to surge, says Juniper Research
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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surveillance
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ecommerce
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investment
Juniper Research predicts a 138% jump in transactions via biometric-enabled Point of Sale (POS) terminals, climbing from 19.5 billion in 2023 to 46 billion by 2028.
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Lloyds Banking Group leverages Dynatrace app to reduce IT carbon footprint
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cleantech
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dynatrace
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carbon footprint
Lloyds Banking Group teams up with Dynatrace, using its Carbon Impact app to efficiently measure and cut down their IT operations' carbon emissions, targeting a minimum 75% reduction in direct emissions.
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Jscrambler grows executive team in global expansion drive
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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martech
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it automation
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partner programmes
Portugal-based cybersecurity giant, Jscrambler, advances global expansion plans with the appointment of new Chief Operations Officer, Mukesh Sharma, and Tyson Whitten as the Vice President of Global Marketing.
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Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ransomware
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phishing
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email security
Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.
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Kore.ai secures $150 million for AI expansion & innovation
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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financial institutions
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expansion
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asia pacific
Advanced AI tech leader Kore.ai raises $132 million in Series D funding, facilitated by FTV Capital and existing investors, aiming to boost market expansion and AI innovation.
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iDenfy & CO2IN partner to boost carbon credit transactions security
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Lithuanian RegTech firm, iDenfy, teams up with Czech fintech, CO2IN, to bolster the verification process, making carbon credit transactions safer and directly aiding the fight against climate change.
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Brits prefer pest infestation over poor customer service, study reveals
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
Research by AI specialist RingCentral finds 18% of Brits would rather have a household pest problem than engage with corporate customer service, with poor experiences deterring 65% from repeat business.
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Finance leaders anticipate more scrutiny, focus on automation for 2024
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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fintech
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
A Forrester and Basware study reveals 80% of CFOs anticipate increased regulatory scrutiny in 2024, with talent retention, cost optimisation and automation also key concerns.
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Qlik launches AI Council to guide ethical, responsible development
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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data analytics
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ethics
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big data
Qlik, an expert in data analytics, is launching its first AI Council to incorporate ethical AI development into its mission, supported by renowned AI experts.
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BT Group partners with Optiva for AI & blockchain integrated services
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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ai
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blockchain
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b2b
UK telecoms giant, BT Group, launches AI and blockchain services in collaboration with cloud specialist, Optiva, targeting banking, healthcare and insurance sectors.
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Nasuni's stellar year sees 30% growth & 120 enterprise wins
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Nasuni highlights 30% YoY growth in annual recurring revenue in 2023, registering record results and expanding its client base.
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Weka teams up with NexGen Cloud for AI Supercloud project
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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genai
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power / energy
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ai
AI-native data platform firm Weka has joined forces with NexGen Cloud in an effort to enhance AI Supercloud and Hyperstack services.