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Enhance the human connection in IT support services with AI
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Harmonising AI with human expertise, IT support services are enhancing customer experience while meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
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Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
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Adyen partners with Cover Genius to enhance payment security
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Adyen has joined forces with insurtech company, Cover Genius, to boost authorisation rates for online payments and advance transaction security worldwide.
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Red Hat & Elastic extend partnership for enhanced AI search experiences
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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.
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Yellow.ai debuts industry-first Orchestrator LLM in AI customer service
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Yellow.ai unveils Orchestrator LLM agent model, an AI-driven customer service tool delivering context-aware, personalised interactions, boosting satisfaction by over 60%.
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Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia
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Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.
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Sphere PR launches bespoke cyber-crisis comms service on 18th anniversary
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For its 18th anniversary, Sydney-based Sphere PR unveils a customised cyber-crisis communications service, underscoring its expertise in tech security PR in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kordia teams up with Entain for free-to-air horse racing in New Zealand
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In a boost for racing fans, Kordia collaborates with Entain's Trackside to air horse racing free-to-air in NZ via Kordia’s DTT network, enhancing access and coverage.
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AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
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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.
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ANZ small businesses weigh increased marketing amid economic concerns
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Despite economic concerns, 46% of Australian and New Zealand SMBs plan to increase marketing spend in a bid to survive, with 48% set to raise their budgets by at least 10%, finds survey.
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ANZ customers demand personalised online shopping but fear AI influence
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Shoppers in Australia and New Zealand seek more personalised online experiences, but remain wary of artificial intelligence's role in retail, as the new commercetools study finds.
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The reshoring evolution: Western countries drive to reclaim supply chains
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COVID-19 has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, pushing Western nations to reshore production for increased resilience, economic benefits, and sustainability.
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Red Hat unveils Podman AI Lab to bolster local AI application development
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Red Hat, a leader in open-source solutions, has launched the Podman AI Lab, an extension for its Podman Desktop, aiming to provide developers an easier and efficient way to build and run AI-powered apps in containerised environments on local workstations.
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Similarweb launches SAM, new AI tool to boost sales efficiency
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Data intelligence platform, Similarweb, launches its AI tool, SAM, designed to enhance sales workflows and identify key prospects for data-driven, targeted messaging.
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Stack Overflow & OpenAI unite to accelerate AI development
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Stack Overflow and OpenAI announce a key partnership to accelerate artificial intelligence development, providing users with access to trusted knowledge and data, while enhancing their product performance.
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Te Tumu Paeroa signs landmark deal with Microsoft NZ cloud region
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Te Tumu Paeroa, the Māori Trustee office, partners with Microsoft, forging a revolutionary digital strategy that seeks to deepen landowners' connection with their land, enable swift recovery from major weather events, and advance solutions to key issues like climate change.
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Why e-commerce security is a balancing act between speed and protection
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In the cyber-threat landscape, e-commerce businesses constantly juggle between providing a fast, seamless user experience and robust security measures, with threats ranging from bot attacks to DDoS assaults.
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Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development
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Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
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Wix e-commerce tops as fastest CMS, Magento lags behind
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Indago Digital's new study reveals substantial disparities in site loading speed among leading content management systems.
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ServiceNow bolsters leadership in Australia & New Zealand
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ServiceNow fortifies its leadership in Australia and New Zealand as it welcomes esteemed IT professionals Barry Dietrich and David Thodey AO, aimed at promoting customer success and enhancing company culture.
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Debunking the “Three Year Lie”: A new approach to retail digital strategy
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Exposing the myth that retail digital strategies demand three years to yield results – it's time to favour return on value in a timely 3-6 month window for growing online presence and customer engagement.
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Brightcove leverages Amazon's AI technology for customer service
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Global streaming tech firm, Brightcove, partners with Amazon to utilise the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Amazon Q, to enhance customer service and boost efficiency.
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SnapLogic crowned Leader in Aragon's tPaaS for third year running
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SnapLogic has clinched top spot in Aragon Research's annual Globe for Transformation Platform as a Service (tPaaS) for the third year running, solidifying its position as a leading provider in the emerging technology integration market.
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Brands increasingly investing in QR & NFC marketing
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SharpEnd's report reveals global brands' increasing reliance on connected tech like QR and NFC, paving the way for personalised marketing.