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AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
Fintech

AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index

Microsoft and LinkedIn's annual Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming workplaces, with New Zealand leading in AI adoption despite lacking comprehensive implementation plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Global Stories

AI Adoption stories

AI seen as key to tackling customer churn in Australian firms
Unified Communications

AI seen as key to tackling customer churn in Australian firms

Australian businesses are increasingly concerned about customer churn, with 97% adopting AI to enhance customer experience, despite cybersecurity and cost worries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations
Firewalls

IBM unveils major Watson, AI & open source innovations

At IBM's annual THINK conference, major updates to the watsonx platform were announced, including new open-source AI models, tools, and data capabilities, set to redefine enterprise AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation
Unified Communications

Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation

Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Dell launches AI Factory to boost AI adoption & innovation
Unified Communications

Dell launches AI Factory to boost AI adoption & innovation

Dell Technologies unveils the Dell AI Factory to accelerate AI adoption and innovation, offering an extensive AI portfolio and robust ecosystem partnership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
NetApp introduces new AFF A-Series systems to boost AI use
Storage

NetApp introduces new AFF A-Series systems to boost AI use

NetApp unveils AFF A-Series and deepens Lenovo partnership to support modern AI workloads, aiming to streamline data management and innovation in enterprise IT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs
Artificial Intelligence

AI talent in US & European banks surges amidst sector layoffs

AI talent has grown by 9% in the world's biggest banks over the last six months, led by a recruitment drive towards AI implementation.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Video-first interviews disadvantage women, study finds
Video Communication

Video-first interviews disadvantage women, study finds

Sapia.ai Labs' study reveals video-first interviews lengthen recruitment processes and disproportionately disadvantage women.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Red Hat & Elastic extend partnership for enhanced AI search experiences
Unified Communications

Red Hat & Elastic extend partnership for enhanced AI search experiences

Red Hat and Elastic extend their partnership to introduce upgraded search experiences backed by retrieval augmented generation (RAG) patterns, reinventing AI use in business applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers
Unified Communications

Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers

New research by Kore.ai shows a shift towards AI-driven solutions in customer service, with agents prioritising AI tech over fair pay, and consumers applauding AI's precision and reliability.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges
Unified Communications

AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges

AI brings transformative potential to Australia's manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.

By James Schwarz • 4 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Australian workers unphased by AI's impact on jobs, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

Australian workers unphased by AI's impact on jobs, survey reveals

A new study reveals 91% of Australian workers aren't worried about AI's impact on their jobs, with most feeling capable to adapt to future changes in the workplace.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Salesforce launches trusted AI solutions to boost adoption in ASEAN
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce launches trusted AI solutions to boost adoption in ASEAN

Salesforce has launched trusted AI and data solutions, including Einstein Copilot and Tableau Pulse, to bridge the AI trust gap in Singapore and ASEAN, where data integrity doubts hinder AI adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Significant trust issues in AI revealed in Salesforce research
Marketing Technologies

Significant trust issues in AI revealed in Salesforce research

Salesforce's new study reveals 'trust in data' as a significant barrier to AI adoption, with 48% of Singaporean workers facing difficulties engaging with AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
AI use surges in Australia's construction industry
Supply Chain

AI use surges in Australia's construction industry

AI use is rapidly growing in Australia's construction sector, with 30% of firms trialling or implementing AI technologies to tackle rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area VP for Greater China, ASEAN, & South Korea
Hybrid Cloud

NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area VP for Greater China, ASEAN, & South Korea

NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area Vice President and General Manager for Greater China, ASEAN, and South Korea, aiming to consolidate its standing in the hybrid cloud and all-flash sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024