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Global AI Ethics Institute launches White Paper Prize
EduTech

Global AI Ethics Institute launches White Paper Prize

The Global AI Ethics Institute has launched its first White Paper Prize, offering a USD $1,000 reward for outstanding research in AI ethics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report
Data Analytics

IFS Ultimo named leader in Verdantix 2024 EAM Software report

IFS Ultimo has been named a 'Leader' in the 2024 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Enterprise Asset Management software, marking its second consecutive accolade.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Exclusive: How ASUS' Zenbook S 14 brings the future of AI to laptops
Productivity

Exclusive: How ASUS' Zenbook S 14 brings the future of AI to laptops

ASUS unveils the Zenbook S 14, a revolutionary AI-powered laptop designed for creativity and productivity, weighing just 1.2kg and lasting up to 27 hours.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone
Generative AI

NinjaOne launches AI tool & appoints data VP Carusone

NinjaOne elevates Joel Carusone to Senior Vice President of Data and AI, unveiling a new AI tool aimed at streamlining patch management for IT teams.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
AI use in life sciences rises, data & privacy issues persist
Unified Communications

AI use in life sciences rises, data & privacy issues persist

New findings indicate a rise in AI use in life sciences, with 68% adoption amid ongoing data management and privacy concerns, says the Pistoia Alliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Dynatrace unveils enhancements for AI & cloud operations
Data Analytics

Dynatrace unveils enhancements for AI & cloud operations

Dynatrace rolls out AI-driven platform enhancements aimed at improving user experience, log management, and cloud-native support amid data complexities.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation
EduTech

Research shows 94% of event planners consider AI for translation

A new Interprefy report reveals that 94% of event planners would consider AI for live translation, indicating a trend towards multilingual support in corporate events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Tiger Global invests $20 million into LiquidStack's Series B
Manufacturing

Tiger Global invests $20 million into LiquidStack's Series B

LiquidStack has secured a $20 million boost from Tiger Global in its Series B funding, raising the total to $35 million to enhance cooling solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training
EduTech

Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training

A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

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instax prints 'memories' with AI & MRI in new campaign
EduTech

instax prints 'memories' with AI & MRI in new campaign

instax has launched the world's first printed memories using AI and functional MRI technology, transforming lost digital images into tangible recollections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
AvePoint establishes AI Lab in Singapore for global R&D
Software-as-a-Service

AvePoint establishes AI Lab in Singapore for global R&D

AvePoint has unveiled an AI Lab in Singapore, partnering with the EDB to spearhead AI research and develop solutions for global industry challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Gen Z in UK boosts gaming spend by 21% amid mobile rise
EduTech

Gen Z in UK boosts gaming spend by 21% amid mobile rise

New research reveals UK Gen Z students have upped their gaming spend by 21% to GBP £48 monthly, contributing to GBP £3.4 billion annual sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption
EduTech

AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption

New research reveals 79% of Australian accountants see outsourcing as essential for growth, while 99.6% have embraced AI in their practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

watchTowr secures $19 million in funding for expansion

watchTowr has successfully secured $19 million in a Series A funding round to boost its expansion in the cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market
Platform-as-a-Service

Vultr & AMD bring ultra-efficient GPUs to UK market

Vultr and AMD have partnered to launch energy-efficient GPUs in the UK, enhancing AI and enterprise workloads with improved scalability and cost efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap

The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide
EduTech

UK workers lag in AI training, study shows digital divide

UK workers fall behind in AI training, risking their competitive edge, a study by CYPHER Learning reveals, highlighting a digital divide in workplace technology adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024