Productivity stories

DataOne & Northeast Precast partner for AI data centres
Yesterday
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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.

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

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

LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost
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The London School of Economics has partnered with Globality to enhance procurement efficiency using AI technology amid budget pressures in higher education.

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

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

Tech leaders back AI & automation for economic growth
3 days ago
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Technology leaders have praised the Chancellor's Spring Statement, urging for investment in AI and automation to unlock £45 billion in public sector savings.

Stack Overflow unveils connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot
3 days ago
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microsoft
Stack Overflow has launched a new connector for Microsoft Graph, enabling seamless integration of content from Stack Overflow for Teams into Microsoft 365 applications.

UK firms adopt tracking tech to combat 'quiet quitting'
3 days ago
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New data reveals that 81% of UK businesses find employee tracking technology effective in combating issues like 'quiet vacationing' and 'quiet quitting'.

Soti partners with Urovo to reduce transport downtime
3 days ago
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SOTI has partnered with Urovo to enhance mobile device reliability in the transport sector, aiming to minimise downtime caused by device malfunctions.

Epos launches Adapt E1 with AI-enhanced ear fit technology
3 days ago
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consumer electronics
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.

How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks
4 days ago
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New research reveals that automation could alleviate burnout among IT teams, reduce human error, and bolster security against rising cyber threats.

Transforming manufacturing: The power of AI in Industry 5.0
4 days ago
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As manufacturing gears up for Industry 5.0, AI investments in the Asia Pacific are set to rise, boosting productivity by USD $1.6 trillion by 2027.

Lenovo unveils AI solution with NVIDIA to boost efficiency
5 days ago
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Lenovo has launched the Hybrid AI Advantage with NVIDIA, aiming to enhance enterprise productivity and streamline AI integration across various business operations.

AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts
5 days ago
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A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

Australian workplaces face conflict over office mandates
5 days ago
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A new report reveals a stark contrast in Australia between strict in-office mandates for employees and their strong demand for flexible work arrangements.

Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
5 days ago
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Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.

Adobe Summit 2025: Creativity for all as Shantanu Narayen hails ‘Golden Age’ of design
5 days ago
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At Adobe Summit 2025, CEO Shantanu Narayen declared a 'golden age of design', where AI expands creativity's reach, empowering marketers and hobbyists alike.

FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
Last week
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An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.

AMD Ryzen™ AI MAX+ 395 Processor: Breakthrough AI Performance in Thin and Light
Last week
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AMD has launched the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, offering unprecedented performance for AI applications in thin and light laptops, outpacing competitors significantly.