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Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs
DevOps

Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs

Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI
Customer Experience

How to navigate the micro-macro dichotomy of GenAI

Business leaders must balance generative AI's vast benefits with short-term deployment challenges to navigate its transformative yet complex potential.

By Sharryn Napier • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Less than half of UK firms use GenAI despite recognised benefits
Fintech

Less than half of UK firms use GenAI despite recognised benefits

UiPath's Global Knowledge Worker Survey reveals that only 47% of UK businesses are utilising GenAI tools. Meanwhile, 28% of workers are experiencing burnout, highlighting a need for better AI training and support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Atlassian report finds 25 billion work hours lost to poor teamwork
Data Analytics

Atlassian report finds 25 billion work hours lost to poor teamwork

Atlassian's State of Teams 2024 report reveals that 25 billion work hours are lost annually due to ineffective collaboration, emphasising outdated and fragmented practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds
Digital Transformation

UK outpaces US in desktop-as-a-service adoption, Nerdio finds

New research by Nerdio reveals the UK has surpassed the US in adopting desktop-as-a-service (DaaS), driven by benefits in cost, flexibility, and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Less than half of UK workers use GenAI tools at work
AI Models

Less than half of UK workers use GenAI tools at work

Despite growing emphasis on AI, only 47% of UK workers utilise generative AI tools at work, with uneven adoption and significant trust issues, a UiPath survey reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends
Partner Programmes

State of Engineering Management Report reveals key trends

Jellyfish's 2024 State of Engineering Management Report reveals engineers now seen as strategic partners, with 90% influencing business strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms
Risk & Compliance

Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms

With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

By Matt Loop • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses
EduTech

AI adoption grows despite challenges in Australian businesses

A new report by Pegasystems reveals that 96% of Australian businesses are adopting AI, yet only a mere 4% feel adequately prepared for its seamless integration.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI
Generative AI

Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI

Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation for AI in the legal industry, with 48% of firm lawyers and 50% of in-house lawyers advocating against government intervention, per Thomson Reuters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 to make AI more accessible
Hybrid Cloud

Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 to make AI more accessible

Lenovo's ThinkSystem V4 portfolio, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, aims to democratise AI for businesses, enhancing workflow implementation, security, and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Slack launches new task management tool named lists for users
DevOps

Slack launches new task management tool named lists for users

Slack has unveiled lists, a new project and task management tool for its paid customers, aimed at centralising and streamlining team workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
DeepL debuts enterprise AI to enhance ROI & data security
Marketing Technologies

DeepL debuts enterprise AI to enhance ROI & data security

DeepL has launched DeepL for Enterprise, enhancing AI solutions for organisations with custom glossaries, security features, and up to 345% ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Apple launches macOS Sequoia with advanced new features
Gaming

Apple launches macOS Sequoia with advanced new features

Apple unveils macOS Sequoia, featuring iPhone Mirroring, advanced Safari features, and Apple Intelligence, set to elevate productivity and user experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

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Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERP system deployments
DevOps

Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERP system deployments

Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERPx deployment, promising reduced costs and improved user experience through its 'Land, Adopt, Expand' strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
Data Science

NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead

NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as AI Lead, enhancing its AI capabilities and driving innovation-led growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry
IT Automation

MiR partners with Sonic Automation to boost Thai industry

Mobile Industrial Robots partners with Sonic Automation in Thailand to address workforce shortages with AI-powered autonomous mobile robots, aiming to boost productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Preparing for a new AI-driven era in software development
DevOps

Preparing for a new AI-driven era in software development

As AI adoption expands in Australia, 68% of businesses are already using AI while 23% plan to in the next year. Ethical and strategic AI integration is essential.

By Craig Nielsen • 6 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024