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AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.
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Exabeam unveils Nova AI agent for enhanced security ops
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Exabeam has launched Nova, an autonomous AI agent that enhances security operations by speeding up incident response and boosting analyst productivity by up to 80%.
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Mobile connectivity crucial for business success, says expert
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Ben Poskaitis, founder of NetCov, stresses the crucial role of enhanced mobile connectivity for businesses aiming to boost productivity and stay competitive.
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Apricorn unveils new Thunderbolt 4 docking station for hybrid work
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Apricorn has unveiled its Aegis Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, priced at GBP £180, to enhance connectivity for the growing number of remote UK workers.
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Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.
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Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.
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Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.
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Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.
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AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.
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Flexible meals report highlights productivity boost in Singapore
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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A new report by Deliveroo for Work reveals that flexible meal options can enhance productivity as Singapore's businesses embrace flexible work arrangements.
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DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.
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HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.
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UK organisations to boost AI investment by over 25% in 2025
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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UK organisations are set to increase their AI investment by over 25% in 2025, driven by employee demand and recognition of AI's benefits.
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LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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The London School of Economics has partnered with Globality to enhance procurement efficiency using AI technology amid budget pressures in higher education.
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Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.
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Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Oracle has introduced new employee engagement features to its Fusion Cloud HCM platform, enhancing internal communication and event management capabilities.
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Tech leaders back AI & automation for economic growth
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Technology leaders have praised the Chancellor's Spring Statement, urging for investment in AI and automation to unlock £45 billion in public sector savings.
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Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.
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UK firms adopt tracking tech to combat 'quiet quitting'
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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New data reveals that 81% of UK businesses find employee tracking technology effective in combating issues like 'quiet vacationing' and 'quiet quitting'.
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Soti partners with Urovo to reduce transport downtime
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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SOTI has partnered with Urovo to enhance mobile device reliability in the transport sector, aiming to minimise downtime caused by device malfunctions.