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The collaboration has resulted in several online and in-person training programs focused on how AI can be applied in the workplace, said NTUC LearningHub CEO Jeremy Ong. He said this approach will ensure NTUC's members are "ready for the future of work" and part of a workforce that can harness AI. Also: Is prompt engineer displacing data scientist as the 'sexiest job of the 21st century'?Microsoft is also working with EnterpriseSG and AI Singapore to drive the adoption of Microsoft Copilot among local SMBs and identify…

A new report released this month by Intero Digital (disclosure: I previously worked with Intero), “Revolutionizing Reach: The 2024 Digital Marketing Landscape You Can’t Ignore,” checks the yearly pulse for the digital spending and marketing activities of its SMB client list.  The report covers a wide digital landscape and includes the results of their client survey, as well as insights and strategies for addressing the pain points and goals marketers face this year. Some of the key coverage areas include: Digital…

Put together based on inputs from 30 companies, the resource guide highlights three enterprise use cases for GenAI as well as the GenAI employee profiles and skillsets needed, including GenAI developers and solution providers. One case study, for example, looks at how a global organization in the raw materials industry developed a system to ingest and classify documents across different departments in a bid to improve productivity. "The ability to incorporate information from all users meant everybody in the company…

The fact the attackers targeted large corporates does not mean smaller or mid-sized businesses aren’t on the radar of cyber criminals, he says. SMBs are currently facing challenges similar to those faced by larger enterprises five to six years ago.Steve Manley, regional vice president ANZ, Palo Alto Networks.“Like most criminals, cyber attackers go where the money is,” Manley says. “Australian businesses are lucrative targets for cyber criminals, and sometimes the fact that SMBs are less well-protected than corporates…

Fewer than one-in-five Australian SMEs are using GenAI, despite the low cost and barrier to entry. IT pros can help SMEs implement AI now. 2023 has been the year of generative AI, and it’s just getting started. It’s likely we haven’t even predicted the full impact that tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will have. As a report by McKinsey made clear earlier this year: “The expected business disruption from gen AI is significant, and respondents predict meaningful changes to their workforces. They…

: business security. With the new Astro for Business, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) can protect their inventory and surveil up to 5,000 square feet. Astro is going from a household robot to a business security solution powered by its AI-driven person recognition and mapping, an HD periscope camera with night vision, smart alerts, and the ability to set up scheduled patrols and custom patrol routes. Also: Blink's Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera is crazy bright, runs on battery, and has solid security and AI…

Romain Dillet / TechCrunch: Lyon-based Dougs, an online accounting startup for SMBs that is profitable with ~€15M in ARR, raised €25M in its first VC round since being founded in 2015 — Dougs, a French accounting startup, has been around since 2015. It already generates $16.4 million (€15 million) in annual recurring revenue. Romain Dillet / TechCrunch: Lyon-based Dougs, an online accounting startup for SMBs that is profitable with ~€15M in ARR, raised €25M in its…

Microsoft’s video calling platform, Teams offers several features to improve user experience. The tech giant has now introduced a payment system inside Teams. This new system will allow small businesses to earn money from appointments, classes, one-on-one sessions, webinars, and more. Businesses in some markets that use Teams will now be able to collect payments during a meeting. Microsoft is making this service available for financial advisors, lawyers, instructors, tutors, and other small and medium-sized businesses…

The tech revolution is unleashing limitless potential for small and medium enterprises in India, and fostering a robust start-up ecosystem. The unprecedented effects of the global pandemic on small businesses have presented an array of challenges. While some had to cease operations temporarily, others have shown resilience and creativity in their efforts to pivot their business models and find new ways to reach their customers. Ultimately, those who have been able to reimagine and adapt their strategies were likely to…

For India's thriving small and medium business (SMB) community that accounts for about 31 per cent of the country's GDP, it is imperative to become globally competitive and HP Inc says it is geared up with a sustainable and secure device ecosystem to enable them on their digital journey.Xavier Garcia, Global Head and General Manager, Office Print Hardware at HP, told IANS that the company is enabling different manageability tools and remote monitoring tools so that IT managers and their teams at SMBs in India can become…