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With Artificial Intelligence, don't forget the hardware
Supply Chain

With Artificial Intelligence, don't forget the hardware

AI has the potential to change the narrative from a doomsday "lights-out" factory to a brighter people-based future when combined with the right wearable.

By Dr Chris Parkinson • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
One billion dollars in funding for even more ransomware
Ransomware

One billion dollars in funding for even more ransomware

Ransomware gangs increase pressure on victims by implementing ruthless extortion techniques enabled by the proliferation of cryptocurrencies and AI.

By James Blake • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
How advanced digital technologies are making London roads work better
Unified Communications

How advanced digital technologies are making London roads work better

Transport for London implements advanced digital technologies to manage congestion and improve efficiency on London's roads.

By Aaron Holt • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Three businesses building on multi-cloud benefits
Edge Computing

Three businesses building on multi-cloud benefits

Leaders in financial services, retail, and construction are harnessing multi-cloud computing for innovation, cost reductions and improved data performance.

By Mark Chillingworth • 5 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Take a closer look at your company's software supply chain
Software-as-a-Service

Take a closer look at your company's software supply chain

Amid the rise of remote work and cloud technology, firms face increased cyber security risks from poorly managed software supply chains, warns industry expert.

By Gemma Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Global Stories

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Mastering year-round profitability at your consultancy firm
Customer Relationship Management

Mastering year-round profitability at your consultancy firm

Understanding capacity and future costs while defeating seasonal slumps through strategic planning can help consultancies maintain consistent profitability.

By Nicola Stewart • 8 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Why is Printing the Last to Reach the Cloud?
Customer Relationship Management

Why is Printing the Last to Reach the Cloud?

Despite the widespread adoption of cloud storage solutions, the transition of printing services to the cloud has lagged behind due to technology availability, data security concerns and large file sizes.

By Lucas Randall • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT – the catalyst for progression, or a Mexican standoff?
Space

3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT – the catalyst for progression, or a Mexican standoff?

Amid a lowered cost to develop satellite networks, questions arise as to whether 3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT will serve as a progression catalyst or incite standstill tensions.

By Alastair Macleod • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Setting a new standard for sustainability, performance and automation
Firewalls

Setting a new standard for sustainability, performance and automation

Sustainability is at the heart of 800GE, echoing the growing need for environmentally conscious networking in the operators' realm.

By Amit Bhardwaj • 8 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
VHS' triple threat - crypto, blockchain, and cloud ERP
Crypto

VHS' triple threat - crypto, blockchain, and cloud ERP

Australian gaming company, VHS, pioneers a successful approach, integrating crypto, blockchain and cloud ERP in a virtual horse racing platform.

By Annexa • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Outgrown Xero? The signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP
Fintech

Outgrown Xero? The signs it's time to upgrade to a cloud ERP

As businesses expand, basic accounting systems like Xero can limit growth. For more complex needs, businesses should consider transitioning to a flexible cloud ERP.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Is precise personalisation killing creativity?
Data Analytics

Is precise personalisation killing creativity?

Amid the increasing utilisation of precise personalisation in marketing strategies, experts debate its potential impact on creativity in advertising.

By Liz Adeniji • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Why Data Readiness is critical for winning AI Deployments
Data Analytics

Why Data Readiness is critical for winning AI Deployments

Firms honing AI strategies realise the vital importance of data readiness in leveraging AI's potential, requiring a business-centric approach and a rethink of data integration.

By David Griffith • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Preparing for the Cookieless Era: Key Tips from Amperity's Peter Ibarra
Data Analytics

Preparing for the Cookieless Era: Key Tips from Amperity's Peter Ibarra

Peter Ibarra from Amperity provides insightful tips for brands transitioning to a cookieless era, emphasising the role of first-party data and AI in fostering improved customer relationships and more effective personalisation strategies.

By Peter Ibarra • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable
DevOps

Five metrics every successful professional services firm uses to remain profitable

Professional services firms boost profitability through understanding core metrics as insight into these factors enables targeted improvement.

By Nicola Stewart • 12 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer
Marketing Technologies

Less words, more action: How to become a more sustainable retailer

Customer pressures for greener alternatives coupled with increasing regulatory scrutiny makes sustainability a strategic priority in 2024.

By Jamie Cairns • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Brad Banducci's resignation: The ultimate self-checkout
Optus

Brad Banducci's resignation: The ultimate self-checkout

Woolworths boss resigns following a poorly handled media appearance and a series of PR disasters, highlighting the crucial need for media training for CEOs.

By Justin Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024