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Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
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Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
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Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees
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Databricks One launches a code-free AI platform empowering all employees, from executives to frontline staff, to explore data using natural language queries.
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Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills
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Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.
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Future-proofing manufacturing businesses against trade tariff volatility with ERP and MOM
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Australian manufacturers are turning to ERP and BI tools to navigate trade tariff volatility, boosting operational efficiency and strategic agility amid global uncertainty.
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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
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BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.
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UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.
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New Zealand agency launches data literacy programme
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Data Insight has launched The Data Academy in New Zealand, a CPD programme aimed at improving data literacy for business leaders and their teams.
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Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.
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To achieve your AI goals, you need the right team
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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Amidst rising interest in generative AI, a new study reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to find skilled talent, risking their AI ambitions.
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2025: welcome to workplace 5.0 and human-centric AI
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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As generative AI evolves, businesses are gearing up for Workplace 5.0, where human collaboration and AI integration redefine productivity by 2025.
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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.
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AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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As businesses prioritise real-time analytics, experts predict AI will reshape operations by 2025, driving data-driven models and strategic decision-making.
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Australian firms embrace AI & data for 2025 success
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As Australian firms prepare for 2025, they are harnessing AI and data to drive transparency and sustainability, reshaping how decisions are made.
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Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.
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UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.
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Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.
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UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
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Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.
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Australia is calling for responsible Artificial Intelligence
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Australia’s Senate inquiry highlights the urgent need for responsible AI, focusing on data integrity and privacy amid growing concerns of AI overtaking jobs.
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AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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As artificial intelligence evolves, organisations increasingly seek to integrate AI solutions directly with their data sources, prioritising privacy and control.