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Why companies are 'democratising' employee share plans in tough times
Human Capital Management

Why companies are 'democratising' employee share plans in tough times

In light of increasing costs and dwindling margins, companies are shifting towards democratising employee share plans, offering equity ownership to a wider workforce as a strategic method of cost reduction and employee motivation.

By Jay Foley • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
70% of Rackspace Technology employees trained in Gen AI
Generative AI

70% of Rackspace Technology employees trained in Gen AI

Rackspace Technology, a top managed cloud services provider, has reported that a remarkable 70% of its workforce has completed training in Gen AI, marking a significant stride in its wider FAIR initiative.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments
Customer Experience

BeyondTrust strengthens Asia Pacific expansion with key appointments

BeyondTrust strengthens its expansion in the Asia Pacific with key appointments; Sami Toivonen as ANZ Regional Sales Director, and Charlie Wood as Asia Regional Sales Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Unified Communications

A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler

Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.

By Brad Pulford • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
IT leaders are under pressure from all sides; Here is what they can do about it
IT Department

IT leaders are under pressure from all sides; Here is what they can do about it

Amid escalating digital demands, IT leaders grapple to balance employee satisfaction and business objectives; leveraging user-centric design and flexible solutions could be key.

By Chris Parker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Europcar adopts NICE CXone to standardise global customer service
Unified Communications

Europcar adopts NICE CXone to standardise global customer service

Europcar Mobility Group implements NICE CXone to unify their global contact centre infrastructure, improving customer service.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

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Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences
Firewalls

Five ways AI is already strengthening cyber-defences

While attackers leverage AI for phishing and automated attacks, it also bolsters defenders' toolkit with enhanced threat detection, email security, training, response, and application security.

By Matt Caffrey • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3

Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.

By Rebecca Jones • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Human Capital Management

How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
Australian employees raise concerns over use of Gen AI at work
Generative AI

Australian employees raise concerns over use of Gen AI at work

Veritas Technologies reveals vast flaws in Australian enterprises' handling of generative AI use, with uncertainties causing discord among staff.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study
Marketing Technologies

Telecoms industry's benefits most generous, says Vestd study

Telecom sector leads in job benefits, according to a study by Vestd, amid reports that 70% of UK workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Software

Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Application Security

Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?

Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.

By Sammy Zoghlami • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Trust Bank conducts first internal hackathon, fostering innovation
Unified Communications

Trust Bank conducts first internal hackathon, fostering innovation

Trust Bank conducts its first internal hackathon, fostering innovation to improve customer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Dec 2023
Fortinet teams up with Torrens University for cybersecurity scholarship
Unified Communications

Fortinet teams up with Torrens University for cybersecurity scholarship

Fortinet and Torrens University partner with the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia to offer a cybersecurity scholarship.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
B&R Enclosures sees huge benefits from SYSPRO ERP software implementation
Supply Chain

B&R Enclosures sees huge benefits from SYSPRO ERP software implementation

B&R Enclosures reaps substantial benefits from SYSPRO's ERP software, boosting operational efficiency and expansion plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Exclusive: How Advanced is helping businesses solve wage theft
Human Capital Management

Exclusive: How Advanced is helping businesses solve wage theft

In an interview with Adam Bowles, Country Director for Australia at Advanced, he reveals how technology tackles wage theft complexities in Australian businesses.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023