Employers can use bonuses to incentivize and reward various employee behaviors, such as meeting performance goals or referring new workers. However, calculating bonus payouts and tax withholding can be complex for both employers and employees in the United States. In this guide, we discuss the main types of bonuses and provide instructions on how to […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, technology executives need to possess a diverse skill set akin to famous personalities like Fred Astaire, Amelia Earhart, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. They must understand when and how to apply different capabilities in order to consistently maximize value and performance for their business partners. This requires constantly adapting investment and operational […]
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a generative AI chatbot that can answer questions in natural language. The pricing for ChatGPT includes a free tier, a $20 per month ChatGPT Plus tier, and a $25 per month ChatGPT Teams tier for businesses. ChatGPT has gained popularity in various industries for its writing and image generation capabilities. […]
The Halo Trust is utilizing Amazon Web Services’ AI tools to accelerate landmine clearance in Ukraine. With a $4m support package from AWS, the largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization in the world is conducting a pilot project to use AI and machine learning to detect war debris from drone images. By mapping danger areas quickly […]
The EU has charged Microsoft for violating antitrust rules by bundling Teams into the Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites, which allegedly limits competition in the market for communication apps. The European Commission claims that this gives Microsoft an unfair advantage due to the popularity of its business productivity tools like Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. […]
Open source software is widely used by organizations, estimated at 90% adoption rate. In recent years, some tools have transitioned to commercial models, causing concern among developer communities and business users. Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, highlighted this trend in their recent Technology Radar report. Scott Shaw, the Australian Chief Technology Officer, emphasized the importance […]
After reaching a plea deal with US authorities, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been released from prison in the UK and will not be extradited to the US. The deal includes Assange pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information in exchange for 62 months of time served. This […]
Zero-day exploits leverage undisclosed vulnerabilities to breach PCs, networks, mobile phones, and IoT devices. Security teams that are unprepared to defend against these attacks may face severe financial repercussions and enduring risks.
An investigation into a former Post Office investigator who tampered with a witness statement during the wrongful prosecution of a subpostmaster is underway by the Metropolitan Police as part of the Post Office scandal probe. Last week, evidence revealed that Graham Ward, a former Post Office investigator, altered a statement from Fujitsu IT expert Gareth […]
NetSuite CRM and Salesforce are both cloud-based customer relationship management software options that offer tools for managing client interactions. While NetSuite CRM is part of an ERP system, Salesforce is a standalone CRM solution with additional products and services. Salesforce is more popular due to its advanced technology features and scalability for enterprises, but NetSuite […]
There is a high level of interest in Microsoft Copilot among major Australian organizations, many of which have signed up for Microsoft’s early access and pre-launch testing program. According to Microsoft, 70% of Copilot users have reported increased productivity, with a 29% improvement in task speed. Gartner has identified several potential challenges, or «gotchas,» that […]
Cybersecurity leaders are facing challenges with the complexity, overlap, and blind spots that arise from using multiple cybersecurity vendors and tools. Many cybersecurity products have overlapping capabilities, leading to misconfigurations and difficulty in identifying security gaps. To address this, consolidating cybersecurity products can reduce complexity by streamlining the number of products and their interactions, ultimately […]
Qilin, a ransomware gang, has recently released nearly 400GB of sensitive healthcare data online following a cyber attack on the pathology laboratory Synnovis. This attack affected NHS organizations in London, leading to disruptions in patient care due to blood stock shortages, delays in medical procedures, and cancelled appointments. NHS England is currently working with Synnovis, […]
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Bupa, a private healthcare company serving 7.2 million individuals in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, has implemented technology that enables personalized communication with customers via various channels. The company has transitioned to digital interactions primarily over the past four years, resulting in increased customer engagement and streamlined processes. The reorganization of IT systems has allowed […]