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SAP Emarsys launches AI-driven tools in latest update

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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SAP Emarsys unveils its latest update, integrating AI-driven tools like AI Subject Line Generator and AI Product Finder to bolster marketing campaigns.
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Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Kaspersky study reveals cybersecurity gaps in global companies

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Kaspersky's latest study reveals 62% of geo-distributed companies face cybersecurity disparities between HQ and branches, raising significant operational risks.
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Firms face rising threat of misinformation to reputation

Thu, 16th May 2024
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A new study by Fire on the Hill and Mercury Analytics reveals that 60% of companies have suffered adverse effects from misinformation, calling for urgent action to protect corporate reputations.
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UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.
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AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
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ExpressVPN reveals 41% of Brits fear holiday cybercrime

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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ExpressVPN study reveals that 41% of British tourists fear falling victim to cybercrime on holiday, with concerns especially heightened when using public Wi-Fi networks.
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AI translation services save global businesses millions, study shows

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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An independent Forrester Consulting study reveals AI translation service, DeepL, can boost efficiency and save millions for global organisations, highlighting the strategic importance of translation in business growth.
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Tech firms acknowledge neurodiversity skills gap, study reveals

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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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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'Invisible human work' aids autonomous delivery robots, study reveals

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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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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Global companies ill-prepared for AI-boosted cyber threats, reveals Darktrace study

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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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

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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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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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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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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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Acer expands Swift laptop line with AI capabilities & Intel Core Ultra

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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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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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.