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Manchester, Oxford universities use AI to track COVID-19 variants
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Mathematicians at Manchester and Oxford universities are employing an AI framework to identify and track COVID-19 variants.
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Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average
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Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.
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IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?
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Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.
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Security risks plague SMEs in shift to remote working
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A surge in remote working triggered by COVID-19 exposes SMEs to increased security risks despite its benefits in flexibility and cost reduction.
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IWD 2024: Between you and success, is YOU only
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Samina Hanif, a ten-year veteran in customer success software, shares her journey of overcoming fears and doubts to achieve success, emphasising the belief in oneself and the power of mentorship.
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Exclusive: Aura sheds insights on the state of cybersecurity in NZ
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Alastair Miller of Aura Information Security illuminates New Zealand's cybersecurity landscape, discussing escalating cyber threats and the importance of robust, proactive security measures.
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Chorus reports strong half-year results amid CEO transition
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Amid plans for a CEO changeover, Chorus reports a robust half-year performance bolstered by increased fibre broadband uptake.
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5 supply chain strategies to prepare for inflation & potential recession
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As inflation spikes and a potential recession looms, businesses must adapt their supply chains with resilience and agility, preparing to not only survive, but thrive amid a changing economic landscape.
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Exclusive: Why Elastic continues to see positive momentum
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Gavin Jones, Area VP for ANZ at Elastic, the leading search analytics firm, shares insights on its strategic direction and technological advancements.
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Northeast Health Wangaratta makes it halfway through major digital upgrade
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Northeast Health Wangaratta is advancing patient safety and satisfaction with a major upgrade to its digital care records with Orion Health, expected to be operational by mid-2024.
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Exclusive: The BlueVoyant philosophy driving success
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Exploring the efficacy of BlueVoyant's 'good, accurate and fast' philosophy: rapid growth in Australia and a reliance on AI make the cybersecurity firm a standout in the global industry.
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The double-edged sword of AI in the post-Covid remote work era
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As remote working thrives in the post-pandemic world, AI technology emerges both as a boon for optimising business operations and a challenge, obscuring work transparency and limiting worker autonomy.
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Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids
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New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.
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AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.
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Property Council of Australia boosts e-learning with D2L's Brightspace platform
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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The Property Council of Australia embarks on a digital transformation, enhancing e-learning through D2L's Brightspace platform.
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Sustainability initiatives prioritised by businesses in APJ region
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Asia Pacific and Japan businesses are prioritising sustainability, with over half planning to increase related investments.
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UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.
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Quadrent Green Lease bridges the digital gap in New Zealand
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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The Quadrent Green Lease programme champions digital inclusion and e-waste reduction in New Zealand's underprivileged communities.
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Predicted growth in cloud-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook market
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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The cloud-based Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) services market is projected to reach US$701.7 million by 2029, according to a new report.
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Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.
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Exclusive: Cloudera seizes AI momentum with stellar APAC performance
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Amidst global disruption, Cloudera has reported a historic quarter in APAC, riding the wave of accelerated AI and cloud adoption.
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Most firms have changed to accommodate hybrid working
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Businesses should focus on adapting to new working models to accommodate the needs of their workers and improve employee experience to stay competitive.
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Labour shortages are continuing to ease in Australia
Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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Companies are hiring fewer casuals than they were compared with June 2022, with the average business posting 9% less shifts year-on-year.
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Edtech surging across Asia Pacific and Latin America
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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As the market grows, companies are expanding their offerings and improving their financial infrastructure to remain competitive.