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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
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The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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AI breakthroughs: Curing dementia, bringing back the dead
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Ever wanted to communicate with someone after they have passed? Well, one company is allowing people to do exactly that.
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Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
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AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
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Tolley launches Tolley+ AI to transform UK tax practice
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Tolley unveils Tolley+ AI, a generative AI tool set to revolutionise UK tax practice, as a new report highlights sweeping AI adoption and lingering ethical concerns.
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How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
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Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.
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Schneider Electric unveils podcast on AI applications & ethics
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Schneider Electric launches AI at Scale podcast, exploring real-life AI applications with industry experts, aiming to demystify AI and promote sustainable tech.
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How to build a compelling business case for AI projects
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Crafting compelling AI business cases is crucial as AI reshapes industry. Leaders must benchmark, involve employees, focus on data quality, and consider ethical implications for success.
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BSI provides strict guidelines for ethical use of facial recognition
Tue, 14th May 2024
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The BSI issues comprehensive guidelines on ethical facial recognition use amid rising global privacy concerns, aiming to foster public trust and curb system bias.
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Loyalty, data and “The Golden Rule” behind customer success
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Business success rests on loyalty, data, and the timeless Golden Rule, highlighting the universal principle's power in fostering growth.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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Clarifai launches AI Developer Alliance to foster innovation & collaboration
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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In response to increasing AI usage across sectors, Clarifai forms a new AI Developer Alliance, aiming to unite developers under one collaborative platform to advance AI development.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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IWD 2024: The human-AI synergy: Pioneering unity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In a groundbreaking synergy of humans and AI, Threadicated's online stylist service uses their AI technology power to broaden fashion accessibility, insisting the human touch remains pivotal.
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IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.
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IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.
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Australia adopts pioneering standard for AI management
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Standards Australia adopts AI management system standard AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023, marking a global first in addressing operational and ethical AI challenges.
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43% of enterprises investing in breakthrough GenAI technology, EY study reveals
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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EY's study confirms 43% of firms are investing in generative AI, placing it third in emerging technologies, with 80% developing proof-of-concept applications.
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UK lags behind France and Germany in generative AI
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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British companies trail their French and German counterparts in investing in generative AI, jeopardising the UK's chances of gaining an AI advantage.
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Confronting fears is the first step to enterprise AI adoption
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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IT leaders globally strive to overcome concerns over bias, governance and accuracy, whilst under pressure to rapidly adopt AI to stay competitive, a Juniper Networks survey reveals.
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Siemon earns Gold Rating from EcoVadis, in top 5% of global firms
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Network infrastructure expert Siemon ranks among the top 5% of global companies after securing an upgrade to EcoVadis' Gold Rating, reflecting its tenacious commitment to ESG excellence.