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Budget, Robodebt Failures Making Australian Government Hesitant About Citizen-Facing AI

The Australian government sees the value of generative AI across local, state and federal governments. However, unseasonably long spending restrictions and concerns over automation disasters are slowing AI adoption, at least in terms of citizen-facing solutions. According to a Gartner survey of CIOs across APAC governments (with Australia sitting right in the middle of the trend), AI/machine learning and generative AI are the two biggest priorities to be implemented by 2026 (Figure A). And yet, other pressures…

Crompton cooler: Our top 8 picks across all budgets will ensure reliably cool summers

There’s something for everyone - from compact personal coolers meant for intimate spaces to sophisticated models capable of cooling larger areas, Crompton ensures a solution for every need. Coolers by Crompton come with advanced features like powerful airflow, adjustable settings, and durable construction.  Our top 8 picks guarantee enduring performance and reliability so that every day is as cool as it gets. Buyers can beat the heat with confidence and stay refreshed all…

Amid Oppenheimer’s Success, Christopher Nolan Explains Why He Mostly Makes Films With Massive Budgets

While success in 21st century Hollywood is almost entirely driven by IP-based productions, there remains a small group of directors whose films can be sold specifically on their name and ultimately become massive box office hits. Along with Quentin Tarantino and Jordan Peele, Christopher Nolan is one of these filmmakers. It's obviously a privileged position – and it's one that the helmer of Oppenheimer doesn't take for granted. In fact, it's because of the resources that are regularly at his disposal that Nolan has…

Cloud research shows one size does not fit all and security budgets need a boost

Cloud-native application development and management is growing in picking up pace but will evolve to embrace edge computing, private clouds, and on-premises environments, not just the public cloud. Everyone’s efforts in this space need to support that reality.Security falling short of growth ambitionsWhat the survey data shows us is that Australian businesses are hungry for top line growth in revenue and market share as we look towards 2024. They’ve battled the chaos of COVID-19, followed by high inflation, lingering…

IT budgets should increase in 2024, but it still could be tough going for startups

I think most people would agree that 2023 was a challenging time to be a startup. There were lots of layoffs as companies struggled to make the transition from growth to profitability. Meanwhile, sales cycles were longer and many startups struggled to grow at a decent pace. As we start to see the economic signals improve a bit with inflation letting up, the cost of money dropping, and most currency headwinds decreasing, you would think that 2024 might be shaping up to be a better year. Not necessarily. We are in a…

Tips for new accounts with limited budgets

Service and lead-based businesses create thousands of new Google Ads accounts yearly, but few are (or ever will be) high spenders. Most accounts start and stick with modest budgets. They need the most support in these early stages and against bigger spenders.One fundamental part is developing a well-rounded paid search strategy that matches your strengths and works within the PPC platform’s limitations. When you can only spend a few thousand dollars on ads monthly to generate profitable leads, it can feel like

Best monitor for gaming across budgets: Check out top 10 options for gaming

Several gaming monitors are popular among buyers, but there is a belief that one needs to spend a good amount for having a reliable gaming monitor. There are several best monitors for gaming options in different budgets, and these can benefit buyers who want to build a gaming PC while being in a strict budget. The goal of this article is catering to a range of budgets without compromising on quality. From budget-friendly options that deliver exceptional value to premium models that redefine visual excellence,…

Massive Discounts On Samsung Gaming Monitors For Prime Day For All Budgets

A nice gaming monitor might be one of those major purchases that you've been hesitant about, but with Amazon Prime Day (July 11-12, 2023) in full swing, now is a good time to check out a wide selection of gaming monitors regardless of your budget. Samsung has a big roster of monitors on sale, covering all price ranges and various features, all of which we've listed and linked below. We've also included some of the key features of each monitor in case you're looking for certain specs such as resolution,…

The Last Of Us Part 2 And Horizon Forbidden West Budgets Revealed By Accident, And They Weren’t Cheap

Both The Last of Us Part II and Horizon Forbidden West cost over $200 million to create, documents submitted as part of Microsoft's ongoing legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission have revealed.The document submitted by Sony Interactive Entertainment was clearly meant to redact the number of employees, budgets, and length of time it took to create two of Sony's biggest marquee titles. Unfortunately, despite the information being marked over with black ink, the numbers and amounts are still visible,…