A recent survey shows that while 77% of business leaders think accessing data for their jobs is easy, IT teams face real challenges with data management. Morning Consult surveyed 4,000 business leaders and tech professionals for Capital One, revealing that 70% of IT staff spend up to four hours daily fixing data issues, checking for […]
This week, officials from the U.K., E.U., U.S., and seven other countries met in San Francisco to kick off the “International Network of AI Safety Institutes.” The gathering, hosted at the Presidio Golden Gate Club, centered on tackling the risks of AI-generated content, testing foundational models, and assessing advanced AI systems. AI safety institutes from […]
Nokia has just locked in a five-year extension to keep supplying routers and switches to Microsoft Azure datacentres around the globe. This deal means Nokia will roll out its open-source SONiC-based datacentre switches to both new and existing Azure facilities. This move supports Microsoft’s plan to upgrade its connectivity from 100GE to 400GE, which is […]
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is gaining traction among IT leaders and businesses eager to adopt generative AI. By combining a large language model (LLM) with RAG, organizations can tap into their own data, enhancing the reliability of AI outputs. So, how does RAG function? What’s its practical application in business? Are there any true alternatives? […]
Digital Catapult argues that getting transport and logistics companies to work together and share digital resources can lead to lower carbon emissions and a smaller environmental footprint for the industry. This insight comes from a successful pilot project aimed at seeing if closer collaboration among firms could decrease the number of empty trucks on UK […]
In Microsoft Word, you might find yourself struggling with unwanted blank pages. These pesky pages often appear when someone presses Ctrl + Enter or Command + Return to start a new page. It’s a common mistake, and it can lead to a blank page sneaking into your document. You’d think Word would make it easy […]
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 […]