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Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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web development
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javascript
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development
Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.
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NVIDIA unveils new GeForce RTX SUPER desktop GPUs for advanced AI performance
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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ai
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hp
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samsung
NVIDIA introduces GeForce RTX SUPER desktop GPUs, aiming to propel generative AI capability, accompanied by innovative AI laptops, software, and tools.
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Demand for Microsoft Dynamics set to triple by 2033
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
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crm
The Microsoft Dynamics market is expected to triple in value due to rising demand for its productivity-boosting software solutions.
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Level Access set to acquire digital accessibility innovator UserWay
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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ai
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accessibility
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m&a
Digital accessibility giant, Level Access, announces deal to acquire AI tech firm UserWay, expanding accessibility solutions reach for organisations of varying sizes.
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Life101 Launchpad: Online course teaching practical skills to youth
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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edutech
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rangatahi
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students
Life101 Launchpad, a new online programme, aims to bolster youth financial literacy and life skills. .
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Lenovo and Intel unveil AI-enhanced ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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productivity
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lenovo
Lenovo teams up with Intel to launch AI-enhanced ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops, promising transformative shifts in personal computing. .
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Australian employees question office spaces' productivity potential
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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wfh
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productivity
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collaboration
Almost half of Australian employees believe their offices hinder maximum productivity, although 93% are willing to return part-time.
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AI sector to embrace greater accountability & 'Democratic AI' in 2024
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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web development
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compliance
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cost
AI sector set for enhanced accountability and the rise of 'Democratic AI' in 2024, says industry expert.
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Activ8me, nbn unveil unlimited data for remote Australians
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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edutech
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broadband
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nbn
Activ8me and nbn introduce budget-friendly unlimited data plans for rural Australians, starting at a mere £59 per month.
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Embedded finance set to redefine fintech landscape in 2024
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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fintech
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digital transformation
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integration
Embedded finance predicted to revolutionise fintech sector in 2024, blurring lines between traditional and digital services.
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Kelly Technology & UnionDigital Bank launch trading platform in Philippines
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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digital banking
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fintech
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transparency
Kelly Technology partners with UnionDigital Bank to introduce an innovative trading platform in the Philippines.
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Phantom vibration syndrome rises with increased UK smartphone usage
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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buzzed
Phantom Vibration Syndrome surge experienced, correlating with a rise in UK smartphone usage, now averaging 4.14 hours daily.
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First Commonwealth enhances workforce communication with ScreenCloud partnership
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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edutech
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branding
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productivity
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union enhances internal communication and employee engagement via a strategic partnership with ScreenCloud.
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ExpressVPN unveils Keys, its new password manager in security toolkit expansion
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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smartphones
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apple
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breach prevention
ExpressVPN branches into wider security tools, unveiling its new password manager, Keys, for a safer and more secure online experience.
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Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ai
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search
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nz
Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.
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Data discovery market to reach USD $20 billion value by 2030
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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big data
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bi
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ai
The global data discovery market is projected to reach a worth of USD $20 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 15.65%.
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Australian businesses lead in AI adoption, HubSpot research reveals
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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bi
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big data
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edutech
Australian businesses are leading the way in adopting AI technology, with major firms utilising generative AI tools, says HubSpot research.
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Manchester tech company Sync selected for national TePAS 2 framework
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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public sector
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recycling
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accessibility
Manchester tech firm, Sync, has secured a coveted spot on Crown Commercial Service's national TePAS 2 framework.
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Progress releases new tools for enhanced accessibility & security in app development
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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big data
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bi
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availability
Software expert Progress releases new tools aiming to enhance the development process by boosting accessibility, security, and UI design.
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CybeReady extends accessibility features within training solution
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it training
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cybersecurity
CybeReady is changing this narrative by integrating  accessibility features into the latest version of its advanced security awareness training solution.
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Push for visually impaired inclusion during Blindness Awareness Month
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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martech
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cx
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online shopping
National Blindness Awareness Month shines a spotlight on digital exclusion, affecting over 2 million visually impaired UK internet users.
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AI-driven solutions revolutionising global mental health support
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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contact centre
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chatbots
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compliance
AI enhances global mental health support by aiding diagnoses, early symptom detection, and customised treatment.
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Lista unveils new branding and focus on personal finance
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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financial literacy
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rebrand
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cios
Lista, a finance application from the Philippines, is rebranding to emphasise personal finance and encourage users to gain financial literacy.
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IDEMIA and Samsung integrate mobile driver's licenses
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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collaboration
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samsung
IDEMIA is partnering with Samsung to offer mobile driver's licenses in Samsung Wallets, initially in Arizona and Iowa.