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Red Hat & Elastic extend partnership for enhanced AI search experiences
Unified Communications

Red Hat & Elastic extend partnership for enhanced AI search experiences

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers
Unified Communications

Kore.ai research finds AI preference among contact centre agents & consumers

New research by Kore.ai shows a shift towards AI-driven solutions in customer service, with agents prioritising AI tech over fair pay, and consumers applauding AI's precision and reliability.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Despite increasing AI spend, firms falter in strategic execution, report finds
Generative AI

Despite increasing AI spend, firms falter in strategic execution, report finds

Although companies show confidence in AI strategies, many expose significant gaps in execution, with under half of IT leaders comprehending AI workloads, finds an HPE report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation
Generative AI

Lenovo & AMD unveil new AI-centric solutions for hybrid innovation

Lenovo ISG reveals a suite of AI-centric infrastructure systems aimed at driving hybrid AI innovation, in partnership with AMD and including the ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server for high-performance AI workloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale
IT Automation

SmartBear introduces GenAI-powered no-code test automation in Zephyr Scale

SmartBear integrates GenAI-powered, no-code test automation into its Jira-native platform, Zephyr Scale, improving test management and boosting efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue
Digital Transformation

Global CIO study shows AI adoption is a pressing issue

Lenovo's global CIO study shows that while the desire to adopt AI technologies is stronger than ever, businesses face significant challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Cognizant & Microsoft deepen partnership to democratise GenAI
EduTech

Cognizant & Microsoft deepen partnership to democratise GenAI

Cognizant and Microsoft enhance partnership to bring Microsoft's generative AI, including the 365 Copilot tool, to millions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
New Relic unveils advanced AI monitoring to boost app performance
Generative AI

New Relic unveils advanced AI monitoring to boost app performance

New Relic broadens its AI monitoring capabilities, expected to boost efficiency and simplify AI application issues through visibility and data security, supporting companies' AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
GitLab unveils AI-powered Duo Chat & privacy controls for developers
Application Security

GitLab unveils AI-powered Duo Chat & privacy controls for developers

GitLab unveils the AI-powered GitLab Duo Chat, aimed at streamlining DevSecOps workflows and introducing new AI privacy controls, improving both efficiency and security in software development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism
Generative AI

Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism

Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Significant trust issues in AI revealed in Salesforce research
Marketing Technologies

Significant trust issues in AI revealed in Salesforce research

Salesforce's new study reveals 'trust in data' as a significant barrier to AI adoption, with 48% of Singaporean workers facing difficulties engaging with AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
AI use surges in Australia's construction industry
Supply Chain

AI use surges in Australia's construction industry

AI use is rapidly growing in Australia's construction sector, with 30% of firms trialling or implementing AI technologies to tackle rising costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
Fintech

AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area VP for Greater China, ASEAN, & South Korea
Hybrid Cloud

NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area VP for Greater China, ASEAN, & South Korea

NetApp appoints Henry Kho as Area Vice President and General Manager for Greater China, ASEAN, and South Korea, aiming to consolidate its standing in the hybrid cloud and all-flash sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
UK financial leaders embracing AI, new study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

UK financial leaders embracing AI, new study reveals

New research reveals that 95% of UK financial leaders are embracing or exploring AI integration in operations, despite job loss concerns due to automation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian business leaders see AI potential despite barriers
Artificial Intelligence

Australian business leaders see AI potential despite barriers

Business leaders see major potential for AI despite facing challenges in adoption, according to a new survey by software company IFS.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
Connectivity

Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO

Veteran telecoms leader, Colman Deegan, with 25 years experience and notable tenure at Vodafone, joins Zayo Group as the new CEO of Zayo Europe from April 16, 2024, to propel business growth amid digital surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Apr 2024