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Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
Unified Communications

Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
Artificial Intelligence

Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet

Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties
Artificial Intelligence

Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties

New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Human Capital Management

Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution
Data Analytics

Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution

Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features
Data Privacy

HP launches ZBook Ultra G1a with advanced AI features

HP has unveiled its ZBook Ultra G1a laptop in Australia & New Zealand, a high-performance workstation designed for professionals, starting at AUD $3,000.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features
Human Capital Management

Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features

Oracle has introduced new employee engagement features to its Fusion Cloud HCM platform, enhancing internal communication and event management capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Tech leaders back AI & automation for economic growth
Artificial Intelligence

Tech leaders back AI & automation for economic growth

Technology leaders have praised the Chancellor's Spring Statement, urging for investment in AI and automation to unlock £45 billion in public sector savings.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Software Development

Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Epos launches Adapt E1 with AI-enhanced ear fit technology
Productivity

Epos launches Adapt E1 with AI-enhanced ear fit technology

EPOS has launched the ADAPT E1 true wireless earbuds, offering advanced comfort and audio quality for professionals and everyday users alike, priced at GBP £175.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks
Cybersecurity

How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks

New research reveals that automation could alleviate burnout among IT teams, reduce human error, and bolster security against rising cyber threats.

By James Greenwood • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

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AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users
Marketing Technologies

AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users

A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
Government

DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres

DataOne has teamed up with Northeast Precast to accelerate giga-scale AI data centre development in North America, with initial plans for Vineland, New Jersey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK organisations to boost AI investment by over 25% in 2025
Human Capital Management

UK organisations to boost AI investment by over 25% in 2025

UK organisations are set to increase their AI investment by over 25% in 2025, driven by employee demand and recognition of AI's benefits.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost
EduTech

LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost

The London School of Economics has partnered with Globality to enhance procurement efficiency using AI technology amid budget pressures in higher education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK firms adopt tracking tech to combat 'quiet quitting'
Human Capital Management

UK firms adopt tracking tech to combat 'quiet quitting'

New data reveals that 81% of UK businesses find employee tracking technology effective in combating issues like 'quiet vacationing' and 'quiet quitting'.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Soti partners with Urovo to reduce transport downtime
Supply Chain

Soti partners with Urovo to reduce transport downtime

SOTI has partnered with Urovo to enhance mobile device reliability in the transport sector, aiming to minimise downtime caused by device malfunctions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025