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Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for sustainability, cost savings
Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for sustainability, cost savings

Lenovo unveils TruScale DaaS for Sustainability, a subscription model helping enterprises cut IT costs up to 35% and reduce carbon emissions with circular IT.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Insight & Columbia Group forge digital partnership for maritime
Digital Transformation

Insight & Columbia Group forge digital partnership for maritime

Insight and Columbia Group partner to deliver tailored IT and operational technology solutions, driving digital transformation across global maritime operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Workplace

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches
Data Privacy

Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches

Dropbox has introduced Dash for Business, an AI-powered search tool designed to centralise information access and boost workplace efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
Virtual Private Networks

Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures

Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Workplace stories

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Digital Transformation

New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies

Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
AI-driven coaching tools: debunking myths & benefits
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven coaching tools: debunking myths & benefits

CoachHub reveals how AI-powered coaching tools enhance traditional methods, debunking myths around their effectiveness and potential pitfalls in workplaces.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says
DevOps

Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says

A recent Atlassian survey reveals 94% of Indian knowledge workers link high organisation with productivity, highlighting workplace dynamics and personal task management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Complex IT systems decrease productivity in UK workplaces
EduTech

Complex IT systems decrease productivity in UK workplaces

Research reveals that 59% of UK employees may leave their jobs due to overly complicated IT systems, highlighting urgent calls for simpler digital solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Artificial Intelligence

Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
UK employees seek more input in AI decisions, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

UK employees seek more input in AI decisions, survey finds

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
AI start-up Sensay redefines AI roles as employees
Unified Communications

AI start-up Sensay redefines AI roles as employees

Sensay, an AI start-up, is pushing to redefine workplace roles by labelling AI as employees, launching a job ad for an AI Full Stack Developer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage
Artificial Intelligence

Singapore workers embrace AI but fear revealing usage

A Slack report reveals 52% of Singaporean workers use AI, yet 45% are hesitant to disclose this, fearing perceptions of incompetence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Dec 2024
UK firms urged to oversee rising AI tool use at work
Human Capital Management

UK firms urged to oversee rising AI tool use at work

A report reveals that 68% of UK employees regularly use AI tools, prompting businesses to enhance oversight and support for hybrid work environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move
Digital Transformation

Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move

Flip has formed partnerships with Work Networks in the UK and Tuxpas in Latin America to replace Meta's Workplace, enhancing communication for frontline employees.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work
EduTech

UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work

A new study reveals 35% of UK workers covertly use AI to enhance their work, with younger staff finding it particularly beneficial for reducing stress.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024