Innovation stories - Page 55

As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.

New Relic has unveiled innovative AI enhancements to its Intelligent Observability offerings, aiming to elevate business and IT operations for enterprises worldwide.

The Global Business Travel Association forecasts a robust 2025 for the industry, with 48% of travel buyers expecting more business trips amid ongoing challenges.

Cisco and NVIDIA have teamed up to create an AI-ready architecture for data centre networks, promising enhanced flexibility and performance for enterprises.

Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.

New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.

The Women in Security Mentoring Network has won the 2024 Global Award for Best Diversity Initiative, recognising its AI-driven efforts to enhance diversity in cybersecurity.

David Nuti of Extreme Networks discusses how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, streamlining security strategies for businesses amid growing digital threats.

Twilio has appointed Vaughan Webster as Senior Manager for Partners & Alliances in ANZ, starting February 2025, to enhance its AI-driven customer solutions.

Fortinet's FortiSASE solution on Google Cloud has passed the IRAP assessment, bolstering its commitment to supporting Australia's public sector and critical infrastructure.

Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.

In an era of increasing connectivity demands, financial institutions are turning to multi-carrier strategies to safeguard against costly network failures.

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

AI is revolutionising risk management in private equity, enabling firms to navigate data privacy challenges and enhance decision-making strategies effectively.

Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

Intel has unveiled its Xeon 6 processors, promising double the AI performance and enhanced energy efficiency for data centres and networking applications.

Sophos has partnered with Pax8 to enhance cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 managed service providers, simplifying access to critical security solutions.

A recent survey reveals that 88% of UK employees want a greater say in the integration of AI into their workplaces, highlighting a demand for transparency and influence.