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Gartner outlines top tech trends transforming public sector by 2024
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public sector
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government
Gartner outlines the top five tech trends set to transform the public sector by 2024, including adaptive security and AI for decision intelligence.
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Survival of the fittest: Indie agencies facing the AI battle
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microsoft
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app development
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low-code
As major networks invest heavily in AI, indie advertising firms are playing catch-up, leveraging cost-effective tools and their nimbleness to stay competitive in an increasingly automated industry.
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Dow Jones to launch AI-powered platform to revolutionise due diligence
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compliance
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agility
Dow Jones Risk and Compliance is set to launch an AI-powered research platform, Dow Jones Integrity Check, promising to revolutionise diligence reports.
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Retail & CPG sectors underestimate AI's role in demand volatility
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bi
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data analytics
Global retailers and CPG companies underestimate AI's potential in tackling consumer demand volatility, according to a study by RELEX Solutions. The AI adoption ranked only fifth in strategic plans.
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CAST Highlight tops user satisfaction in G2's SBOM software rankings
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ecm
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martech
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document management
CAST Highlight has been ranked top for user satisfaction in G2's SBOM management category, affirming its efficacy as a streamlined, cloud-based Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) solution.
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Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion
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commerce systems
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martech
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cartech
Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.
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Lifecycle Software earns TM Forums Open API Certification
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paas
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project management
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iaas
UK-based Lifecycle Software gains TM Forums Open API Certification for its Product Catalog and Ordering Management, boosting telecom service agility, reliability, and scalability.
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Why the external attack surface matters: An analysis into APAC-related threat activities
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
An analysis by Rapid7 Labs highlights the importance of the external attack surface in APAC cybersecurity, shedding light on threat activities and how regionally-targeted campaigns are utilised by ransomware actors.
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What does ‘AI-first’ actually mean to business success?
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
Exploring 'AI-first' in business means prioritising artificial intelligence in the core of product design and operations, fostering unparalleled efficiency, agility and customer satisfaction.
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Using data to improve the management of contingent workforces
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wfh
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outsourcing
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productivity
Businesses are harnessing data to optimise the management of their contingent workforces, a trend invigorated by the remote work shift during the pandemic.
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Ardonagh Advisory integrates Mendix to speed up digital projects
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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cx
Ardonagh Advisory adopts Mendix's low-code platform, aiming to quicken digital projects and refine customer experiences six times faster than traditional development.
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Wolters Kluwer launches award-winning CCH iFirm in the UK
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compliance
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agility
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asia pacific
Wolters Kluwer TAA is launching its innovative cloud-based platform, CCH iFirm, in the UK, designed to boost efficiency and productivity in accounting and tax practices.
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Europe's Low Code No Code Revolution: Unlocking Innovation, Agility, and Digital Transformation
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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crm
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cloud services
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digital transformation
Europe's institutions combat a talent shortage and the Great Resignation by harnessing Low-code/No-Code technology, quickening app development whilst fostering innovation and digital transformation.
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Autonom8 & Berar Finance partner for advanced loan automation
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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digital transformation
Tech firm Autonom8 partners with Berar Finance to enhance loan automation capabilities, driving operational efficiency and customer-focused lending experiences.
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Why Data Readiness is critical for winning AI Deployments
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
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.
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How manufacturers can use real-time data to shape better business strategies
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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erp
Amidst surging inflation in Australia, manufacturers can use real-time data and ERP systems to shape fluid, effective business strategies.
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Why businesses need a virtual firewall for optimal cloud protection
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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firewall
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microsoft
As cloud-based operations' security challenges mount, businesses are urged to employ virtual firewalls, crucial for preserving data integrity, enforcing compliance and retaining customer trust.
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AI & cloud technology synergy boosts business performance, study suggests
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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big data
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data protection
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bi
Integrating AI and cloud technology can supercharge business operations and IT agility, with 70% of companies already capitalising on such services.
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5 supply chain strategies to prepare for inflation & potential recession
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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inflation
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investment
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business
As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.
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Vonage to boost Southern Cross Credit Union's customer support
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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bi
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big data
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contact centre
Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) partners with global cloud communications firm, Vonage, enhancing their customer support system in Australia by employing Vonage Fusion's UCaaS and CCaaS solutions.
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Outdated tech & board ignorance costing businesses
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Outdated technology and lack of understanding at board level could be causing enterprises to miss out on advantages of modern software.
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Securing APIs in 2024: Top challenges for CISOs
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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gdpr
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insider threats
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cso / ciso
In 2024, securing APIs emerges as a critical task for CISOs, with 92% of organisations experiencing breaches due to increasing API adoption and sophisticated AI-powered hacking techniques.
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UK businesses embrace multi-cloud environments, says OVHcloud report
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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security vulnerabilities
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cloud adoption
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agility
Amid growing usage, OVHcloud research reveals 62% of large UK organisations are implementing multi-cloud environments, with 64% predicting an increase over the next two years.
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Generative AI use surges 400% in businesses, says report
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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blockchain
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Workato's third annual Automation Index reveals a 400% increase in the use of generative AI for business operations.