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Data greatest challenge and opportunity for channel partners - report
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data analytics
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it distributors
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westcon-comstor
IT partners consider data a critical factor and challenge in the shift to recurring revenue models, according to a global survey conducted by technology distributor Westcon-Comstor.
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IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
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cx
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sales
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support
IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
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dei
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business
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women in technology
A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
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Businesses struggling to integrate AI into tech stacks
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ai
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data governance
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integration
New research exposes the struggle of over 90% of businesses to incorporate artificial intelligence into their tech stacks due to integration challenges and strategic disconcord.
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EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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challenge
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renewable energy
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
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Lack of AI expertise, not cost, the biggest barrier to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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cloud services
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siem
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breach prevention
Shortage of skilled experts, not financial concerns, deemed the primary obstacle to AI adoption in Asia-Pacific.
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Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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cloud services
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
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UK governmental proposal aims to boost online product safety
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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compliance
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ebay
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insurance
UK's product safety regime may reform to reduce unsafe purchases from online retailers, boosting safety rates.
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Cybersecurity concerns rise as organisations bolster defences
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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research
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challenge
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enterprise security
Rising cybersecurity risks prompt mounting defences within global organisations, according to Genetec research.
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Unisys report reveals tensions between IT and C-suite and other looming challenges
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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ai
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challenge
Companies prioritise digital investments despite economic downturn, but tensions and talent challenges hinder progress, says Unisys report.
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Technology investment to fast track UK enterprise growth: Expereo
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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cios
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connectivity
Four in ten UK CIOs believe legacy systems constrain global growth ambitions, and fast-growing economies are a lower priority due to perceived complexity.
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Digital transformation shaping future of manufacturing amidst challenges
Fri, 9th Jun 2023
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digital transformation
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it in manufacturing
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ifs
The study, polling 160 senior decision-makers within manufacturing companies, identifies the areas in which manufacturers can maximise growth.
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Transform your business with a new free-to-attend event coming to Sydney
Tue, 11th Apr 2023
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digital transformation
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leadership
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expo
Digital Transformation LIVE Expo 2023 is set to kick off in Sydney in June and is going to change the way you operate your business forever.
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Milestone Systems delivers record-high net revenue
Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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cloud services
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video
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video solutions
The Copenhagen-headquartered company recorded an all-time high annual net revenue of 1.5 billion Danish kroner (~US$220 million), a 30% increase on 2021.
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CFOs prepare to automate their way through a challenging future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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it automation
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challenge
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cfo
After a year of unexpected challenges for CFOs, they are looking increasingly to automation and technology to manage what comes their way.
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Why this human resource science makes people think it's magic
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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payroll systems
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hcm
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job seekers
As someone tasked with using language to capture and express AbilityMap's qualities, I have been trying to put AbilityMap's difference into words for some time.
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IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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productivity
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cios
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women in technology
High-performance can be achieved in any setting, says Olympic Gold medallist and BrainStorm Software General Manager.
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Tackling the Top 4 Hurdles in Operational Leadership Today
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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leadership
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autonomy
Finding IT talent is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly for those most in demand, including software developers and analysts.
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Zebra unveils framework to help retail operate better
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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pos
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inventory management systems
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partner programmes
Zebra has unveiled a new framework designed to address the most important challenges retailers are up against in today’s world.
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2023's top ICT skills in demand: Facing the challenges head-on with Lumify
Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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cloud services
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skills shortage
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ict
We just welcomed the new year. And like many, the Lumify Team (previously known as DDLS) has carved out time to set goals and review milestones.
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Public cloud to surpass US$1 trillion by 2026: Forrester
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
To remain profitable, leading cloud players will need to pivot their investments to analytics, AI/ML, and other differentiated premium services.
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Smartphone market slower to recover than expected - IDC
Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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idc
IDC forecasts that smartphone shipments will decline 9.1% in 2022, with recovery anticipated in 2023 and 5G accounting for over half of shipments.
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Aussie banks struggle to make headway on digitisation plans
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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digital transformation
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open source
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challenge
Operational hurdles, regulatory challenges, legacy technologies, and skills gaps are slowing down the momentum as banks look to stay competitive.
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Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)
Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
The game’s visuals take the cel-shaded design style up a notch, looking more like comic book pages than an animated cartoon.