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Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals
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Despite acknowledging the skills gap, a third of tech firms admit to significant lack of neurodiversity in their workforce, says a study by Wiley Edge.
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Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study
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email security
Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.
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'Invisible human work' aids autonomous delivery robots, study reveals
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ai
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robotics
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A new UK study finds that human behaviour facilitating the mobility of autonomous delivery robots constitutes 'invisible human work' that needs to be considered in route design.
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Advanced cybersecurity boosts shareholder return by 372%, study reveals
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Companies with top-tier cybersecurity practices bolster shareholder return 372% higher than those with basic measures, reveals a global study of over 4,000 large corporations.
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Over half of Aussies working digitally after hours, study finds
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payroll systems
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hcm
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New research by people2people Recruitment reveals that over half of employees feel pressure to work digitally outside regular hours, a trend that threatens work-life balance.
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Asia Pacific & Japan lead in AI adoption, Rackspace study reveals
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japan
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Asia Pacific and Japan show rapid adoption of AI strategies beyond proof-of-concept stages, with over 70% integrating the technology into operations, according to Rackspace Technology's 2024 AI Research Report.
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APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
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contact centre
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APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study
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malware
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New Darktrace study highlights concerning disparity between the growing concern of IT professionals about AI-enabled cyber threats and their lack of preparedness to counter such attacks.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
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On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling
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dei
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strategy
Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.
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Cavell study highlights rising automation in global contact centre strategy
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cx
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Cavell's new study reveals a growing trend of automation in customer experience strategies globally, with Western contact centres predicting a significant surge in automated solutions over the next three years.
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UK retailers' inconsistent return policies revealed by Sendcloud study
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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holiday season
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Sendcloud's study reveals a lack of transparency in return policies among the UK's top 100 retailers, with only 23% clearly showing their paid return policies on their homepages.
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Tidal Cyber maps out 2024's election cyber threats worldwide
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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ransomware
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application security
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micro-credentials
Tidal Cyber unveils a study revealing high-risk countries and top offenders for election cyber interference threats in 2024, spotlighting the methods used and potential defences.
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Email's impact in marketing mix lessens, diversified outreach vital
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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bi
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big data
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martech
The impact of email in the marketing mix dwindles, suggesting a need for diversified strategies, according to a new study by sales tech firm Sopro.
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Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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big data
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digital transformation
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bi
Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.
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Acer expands Swift laptop line with AI capabilities & Intel Core Ultra
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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gaming
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creative technologies
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technology gifts
Acer bolsters Swift laptop range with three new Intel Core Ultra-powered models, underscored with cutting-edge AI acceleration capabilities.
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PromoVeritas study refutes prize promotion assumptions
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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cios
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study
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awards
PromoVeritas's study debunks conventional wisdom on prize promotions, demonstrating that multiple smaller rewards drive more engagement than grand prizes, and cash prizes have fallen out of favour.
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Content creators earn $700m across social media platforms in 2023
Sat, 16th Dec 2023
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instagram
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social media
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youtube
Top 50 social media content creators turned digital influence into $700m in 2023, a study reveals.
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Study highlights consumer distrust due to dark design patterns
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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gaming
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cloud services
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technology gifts
Dovetail's study finds that 40% of users face financial loss due to 'dark design' tactics on eCommerce platforms.
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One in 10 retail tech businesses in UK up for sale
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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market
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study
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hospitality
Study reveals that 1 in 10 retail tech businesses in UK is currently up for sale, marking a high among sectors.
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Alarming cybersecurity gaps found in Australia's top hospitals
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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compliance
Over a third of Australia's top-rated hospitals lack necessary protections against email fraud and spoofing, reveals a cyber security study.
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PayPal crowned best employer in Singapore in recent study
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
PayPal has been rated as the best employer in Singapore according to a recent study by language learning platform, Preply.
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Australians face 'awkward tax' due to reluctance in asking for repayments
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment gateways
Aussies losing out financially during festive season due to 'awkward tax', an unwillingness to ask for owed money.
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Study finds over half of of users unsatisfied with AI tools
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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web development
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ai
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Over half of corporate research professionals are displeased with AI tools, requiring more than just chat functions, says study.