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New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI
Robotics

New Zealand construction industry to expect rise in AI

Labour shortages, rising costs and weather damage are pushing New Zealand builders towards AI as firms seek to lift productivity and cut expenses.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Global Stories

Productivity stories

Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds
Data Analytics

Generative AI driving surge in business AI adoption, study finds

Pegasystems reveals new research showing creative generative AI is driving the adoption of analytical AI decisioning tools among global enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
UK businesses see 449% rise in AI spending with ChatGPT leading
Fintech

UK businesses see 449% rise in AI spending with ChatGPT leading

UK businesses have ramped up their AI spending by 449% in Q1 2024, with 63% of investments directed at OpenAI's ChatGPT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
SAS unveils Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace at Summit 2024
Data Analytics

SAS unveils Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace at Summit 2024

At Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024, SAS introduced SAS Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace, a tool to generate precise synthetic data, enhancing prediction, planning, and innovation for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Zoho announces major developments to enhance productivity
Data Protection

Zoho announces major developments to enhance productivity

Zoho has unveiled major updates to its collaboration tools, to enhance productivity and workflow amid a major migration boost from rivals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Lucid Software unveils major AI upgrades to collaboration suite
Unified Communications

Lucid Software unveils major AI upgrades to collaboration suite

Lucid Software unveils AI-powered updates to its Visual Collaboration Suite, enhancing integration with Microsoft Copilot and boosting productivity in Lucidchart and Lucidspark.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Nintex unveils new AI features to boost business automation
Unified Communications

Nintex unveils new AI features to boost business automation

Nintex announces AI-enhanced tools to streamline business processes, featuring automated documentation, workflow generation, and chatbot development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Lucid Software enhances collaboration suite with AI features
Unified Communications

Lucid Software enhances collaboration suite with AI features

Lucid Software has unveiled major updates to its Visual Collaboration Suite, integrating AI features with Microsoft Copilot, Lucidchart, and Slack for enhanced team collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex
Gaming

Acer reveals DA1 & Nitro GA1 monitor series ahead of Computex

Acer has revealed its new DA1 and Nitro GA1 smart monitors, featuring 4K and WQHD resolutions, HDR10, and Google TV integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops

ASUS has launched AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, showcasing ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook models designed for creators, gamers, and mainstream users.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave for text analytics
Customer Experience

Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave for text analytics

Medallia has been named a leader in Forrester's Text Mining and Analytics Platforms Q2 2024, praised for its vision, innovation, and comprehensive AI-powered analytics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Developers embrace AI tools despite accuracy concerns: survey
Marketing Technologies

Developers embrace AI tools despite accuracy concerns: survey

Stack Overflow survey reveals that 76% of developers use AI code assistants, yet 38% cite frequent inaccuracies, posing challenges in trust and complexity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse
Apple

Logitech expands Mac lineup with new MX keyboards & mouse

Logitech reveals an expanded Designed-for-Mac lineup, featuring the latest MX and ergonomic devices aimed at boosting productivity and comfort for Mac users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Productivity stories

Hospitality sector lags in digital finance transformation
Digital Transformation

Hospitality sector lags in digital finance transformation

A report by Xledger reveals only 3% of UK hospitality businesses have fully digitised their finance systems, citing fears and outdated tech as key barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns
EduTech

UK managers see AI benefits despite data security concerns

86% of UK managers believe AI can boost their effectiveness, but concerns about data privacy persist, with 33% expressing reservations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Platform engineering is booming, but enablement remains a work-in-progress
DevOps

Platform engineering is booming, but enablement remains a work-in-progress

Australian organisations are at various stages of maturity when it comes to DevOps automation - the trick is to work out where on the spectrum they sit.

By Rafi Katanasho • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist
Artificial Intelligence

Slack report reveals rising AI use but trust issues persist

Slack's latest Workforce Index reveals that 95% of Australian employees distrust AI, and 71% report monthly burnout. Despite this, AI usage is up 6% since January.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024