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Rise of smart machines means vendors need a new competitive approach
Smart Machines

Rise of smart machines means vendors need a new competitive approach

Smart machines will make offshore model obsolete for competitive advantage, says Gartner. 40% of outsourced services will leverage smart machine tech by 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Auckland exhibition looks at technology then and now
Wireless Networks

Auckland exhibition looks at technology then and now

Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology's new Get Smart - NZ Wired in the Digital World exhibition focuses on the advancements of technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2015

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Alibaba's AI model outperforms humans in global challenge
Unified Communications

Alibaba's AI model outperforms humans in global challenge

Alibaba has secured first place in the latest global Visual Question Answering leaderboard, performing better than humans in the same context.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
Know your motive: new research considers the next wave of robots
Robotics

Know your motive: new research considers the next wave of robots

New research from the University of Birmingham reveals that future robots must understand task motives to enhance efficiency, marking a major shift in robotics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
​​Opportunity abounds as enterprise look for help deploying AI
Artificial Intelligence

​​Opportunity abounds as enterprise look for help deploying AI

Smart machines are set to enter mainstream adoption by 2021, with large enterprises expected to make up 30% of adopters, according to new research from Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
What it takes to target new buyers of IT
Partner Programmes

What it takes to target new buyers of IT

IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Smart machines: Full autonomy may not be possible or desirable
Artificial Intelligence

Smart machines: Full autonomy may not be possible or desirable

Gartner urges cautious integration of smart machines, stressing the importance of human oversight in autonomous systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Sony rolls out new smartphones… emphasis on the smart
Smart Machines

Sony rolls out new smartphones… emphasis on the smart

Sony Mobile has released the first 'X' series smartphones designed with new layers of intelligence technologies and communication features.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Telstra ups cyber security game with Darktrace
Unified Communications

Telstra ups cyber security game with Darktrace

Telstra, Australia's leading telecoms provider, has chosen Darktrace's cyber-threat detection technology to bolster its security strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?
Network Infrastructure

Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?

Moving into 2016, more businesses are expected to leverage smart machines and transformative technologies to give them a clear competitive advantage.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016
Report predicts dire impacts from AI
Robotics

Report predicts dire impacts from AI

New reports sound the alarm: Up to 35% of UK, 47% of US jobs at risk as AI advances could widen wealth gaps, leaving many struggling.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2015
Industry trends MSPs need to get their heads around - fast!
Virtualisation

Industry trends MSPs need to get their heads around - fast!

These activities are critical to ensuring that the MSP remains perpetually valuable to customers and profitable as a business.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Millimetre wave technology set to take off in next five years
Unified Communications

Millimetre wave technology set to take off in next five years

Millimetre wave technology is set to become increasingly significant in industries over the next few years, according to Frost - Sullivan.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
Dealing with dumb machines on the way to smart ones
Smart Machines

Dealing with dumb machines on the way to smart ones

Smart Machines on the horizon, but first we must navigate the Stupid Valley, warns @Gartner_inc analyst. #artificialintelligence #technology.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
The rise of smart machines, and what it means for the CIO
Smart Machines

The rise of smart machines, and what it means for the CIO

Smart machines are increasingly making business decisions that humans have less control over, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
CIOs must act now to ensure smart machines behave ethically
Smart Machines

CIOs must act now to ensure smart machines behave ethically

CIOs are urged by Gartner to foster ethical AI, building public trust in smart technology through responsible programming.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
Smart Machines: How will they disrupt your career?
Smart Machines

Smart Machines: How will they disrupt your career?

Nearly half of all jobs risk automation in the next 20 years. Can smart machines enhance or threaten your career path?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014

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