Sheridan Ash, co-CEO of the tech education charity Tech She Can, admits, «My husband has to sew my buttons on – I still can’t sew.» Recognized as this year’s most influential woman in UK technology by Computer Weekly, Ash has always felt a strong urge to challenge the gender stereotypes that hinder women. In school, […]
If you’ve talked to a Linux veteran about the best desktop distribution for new users, you’ve probably heard the name Ubuntu come up. The same goes for server distributions, where Debian often joins the conversation. Debian and Ubuntu are both solid, free Linux options. There’s no definitive winner between the two. But if you’re looking […]
Project management tools play a vital role in enhancing workflows and increasing team productivity. Many users find that basic or free versions provide everything they need. For solopreneurs or small teams, these free options can be a budget-friendly way to get organized. Business leaders and project managers often test these free versions to see how […]
CIOs in the public sector of Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for a tough year ahead. Economic constraints mean they’re dealing with tight tech budgets, but there’s a spark of optimism surrounding AI investments that might boost productivity. Gartner recently surveyed CIOs in the public sector and found that 94% prioritize data analytics […]
Ubuntu Server is a powerful, free, and open-source operating system that can handle a wide range of tasks. Whether you need an internal server or something that can scale for enterprise-level demands, Ubuntu is versatile enough to meet those needs. This guide serves as your quick reference for Ubuntu Server. We’ll keep it updated as […]
Got an old box of electronics gathering dust in your basement? Maybe an iPhone that’s no longer shining? It’s time to recycle. Here’s where to go to get rid of those old cell phones without wasting your time. Best Buy Head over to a Best Buy store. They have recycling kiosks, and you can drop […]
Microsoft is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) offerings by teaming up with several industry leaders to introduce small language models (SLMs) to its Azure AI catalog. These industry-focused models, based on Microsoft’s Phi family of SLMs, tap into specific needs across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Satish Thomas, Microsoft’s corporate vice president […]
Sales automation is one of the key features of top CRM software. You’ll see it in action across the sales process—from generating and scoring leads to setting up meetings and forecasting results. By automating these tasks, sales reps can spend more time engaging with customers and closing deals. So what exactly is sales automation? It’s […]
Redtail CRM Fast Facts: Starting Price: $39 per user per month Key Features: Workflow management, reporting and analytics, calendar syncing, seminar and call campaigns, mobile app Overview Redtail CRM is a cloud-based customer relationship management tool designed by Redtail Technology, primarily for the financial services industry. It offers two-way synchronization for contacts and activities with […]
The demand for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is skyrocketing, and it’s putting a serious strain on AI datacentres. Gartner predicts that by 2027, 40% of these facilities will face power supply issues. The reason? The rapid increase in energy needs as more server farms pop up to support AI workloads. Gartner’s numbers are eye-popping. By […]
Recent findings from a new Slack report suggest that the excitement surrounding generative AI might be waning. They surveyed over 17,000 desk workers globally, and the results show that while there’s interest in AI, actual adoption is lagging. This is surprising, considering the buzz that’s built up over the past year. Christina Janzer, head of […]
HTML is essential for web developers and business owners managing their own websites or content management systems (CMS). If you pair it with CSS and JavaScript, you’ll build a strong base for creating or redesigning web pages. Before jumping into coding, sketch out your layout on paper. Grab a pencil and start blocking out elements. […]
Australia is in a tight spot when it comes to IT skills. The Australian Computer Society (ACS) recently teamed up with Deloitte to release the Digital Pulse 2024 report, a deep dive into the country’s tech landscape. By 2030, Australia will need an extra 312,000 tech workers—over 60,000 each year—to keep up with demand. Yet, […]
A recent HackerOne survey highlights growing concerns about AI in cybersecurity. They gathered insights from 500 security experts, surveyed 2,000 community members, collected feedback from 50 customers, and analyzed anonymized platform data. The key concerns about AI included: — 35% worry about leaked training data. — 33% are concerned about unauthorized usage. — 32% fear […]
The UK government is taking steps to address the fallout from a contentious tax policy that has put many IT contractors in a tough spot since it was introduced in April 2019. In the Autumn Budget 2024, the government announced an independent review of the Loan Charge, aiming to bring some closure for those affected […]