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Generative AI & other disruptive tech: Quanton's solution for NZ businesses
DevOps

Generative AI & other disruptive tech: Quanton's solution for NZ businesses

Quanton founder, Garry Green, identifies disruptive tech such as generative AI and automated machine learning as the key to New Zealand's economic challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail
Productivity

Dumping one Road of National Significance would pay for fast inter-city rail

Hourly Auckland-Hamilton rail could be built for the cost of one highway project, the commentator says, with freight also benefiting.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices
Digital Transformation

French steel giant enhances operations with Getac's rugged devices

ArcelorMittal France has leveraged Getac's robust computing solutions, including rugged tablets, to enhance maintenance and production operations since 2020, improving productivity and efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Generative AI's leap and how 2024 will see a focus on security & ROI
Customer Experience

Generative AI's leap and how 2024 will see a focus on security & ROI

Generative AI looks set to dominate 2024 as enterprises increase their core IT spend on its solutions, with a renewal of basic security measures and drive for ROI amid emergent trends such as smart cloud strategies and digital workplace technologies.

By Ashish Kumar • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Smartsheet hits $1 billion ARR, a first in work management category
Productivity

Smartsheet hits $1 billion ARR, a first in work management category

Work management platform Smartsheet has secured a landmark $1bn in annualised recurring revenue in Q4, achieving a first in the sector and bolstering its status as a category leader.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Red Hat unveils Developer Hub to streamline enterprise development
Unified Communications

Red Hat unveils Developer Hub to streamline enterprise development

Red Hat has launched its Developer Hub, an enterprise-grade Internal Developer Platform aimed at increasing productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Spectralink releases Versity 97 Series smartphone in Australia & New Zealand
Power / Energy

Spectralink releases Versity 97 Series smartphone in Australia & New Zealand

Spectralink unveils the next-gen Versity 97 Series devices, raising enterprise mobility standards with advanced features like AI noise suppression, app integration, and a rugged build, available in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Document automation strategies for Asia Pacific financial services in 2024
Unified Communications

Document automation strategies for Asia Pacific financial services in 2024

In 2024, Asia Pacific financial firms are leaning into document automation strategies to enhance productivity, in a climate of rapid change boosted by pandemic, inflation, and employee disengagement.

By Thomas Roland • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries
Physical Security

Getty Images CEO urges Sunak to back creative over AI industries

Getty Images CEO, Craig Peters, warns Chancellor Rishi Sunak of risking UK GDP by favouring AI support over the critical creative industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
AI & hybrid work: Predicting 2024's technology trends
Data Analytics

AI & hybrid work: Predicting 2024's technology trends

AI advancements to shape 2024's tech trends include virtual communications improvements, robust cybersecurity needs, and hybrid working challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Supply Chain

Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Liquidware debuts Stratusphere UX via IGEL's new cloud service
Software-as-a-Service

Liquidware debuts Stratusphere UX via IGEL's new cloud service

UK-based Liquidware partners with IGEL to launch Stratusphere UX app on the new IGEL cloud service, offering deep analytics for IT firms to boost employee digital experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Synergy Logistics revolutionises warehouse technology
Productivity

Synergy Logistics revolutionises warehouse technology

Synergy Logistics platform SnapControl offers real-time operational valuations, increasing automation efficiency and productivity in warehouses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos
Unified Communications

EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Australia sees promising future in generative AI – GitHub
Customer Experience

Australia sees promising future in generative AI – GitHub

GitHub predicts a strategic shift in 2024 leveraging generative AI in Australian businesses following a 231% surge in public AI projects in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
RM Technology unveils NX-Generation IT services for UK schools
Malware

RM Technology unveils NX-Generation IT services for UK schools

RM Technology launches NX-Generation Services, an AI-enabled, holistic IT portfolio for UK schools, aimed at improving tech proficiency, digital safety, and combating cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups
Physical Security

AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups

The rapid adoption of AI in the UK may exacerbate job losses for women and disadvantaged groups, warns a new government report, urging immediate action to mitigate potential inequalities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024