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Microsoft yanks internal Windows 11 testing tool soon after release

Microsoft yesterday released then quickly pulled an internal tool for enabling experimental Windows 11 features. The StagingTool app was offered to Windows Insider fans in a Microsoft Bug Bash quest. These quests essentially invite users to try out specific features or functionality and see if they can hit a bug and report it, presumably so […]

Report outlines causes of cyber security skills gap

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published a new report that investigates the level of cyber security skills in the UK, including the public sector. In the Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2023 report, which was researched by Ipsos, it was discovered that there is a significant skills gap across the public sector. One […]

Cloud Computing – Understanding The Jargon Around Cloud Technology 

In our last article we introduced the cloud and explored some of the myths that business owners have had about cloud computing. Much of the apprehension around it is misplaced, but we also stressed that choosing a dedicated provider that offers genuine post-sale support is important, as not all providers are serving equally, even if […]

AI scaremongering is rife, but creatives should fear not

You’ve all seen it. The media is awash with articles and commentary about how AI is going to take all of our jobs and leave only a small fraction of the population with hope of remaining in the careers they know and enjoy. More research emerged recently which predicts that advertising agencies will replace 7.5% […]

ChatGPT And Generative AI: What To Do With All The Productivity?

A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that generative AI like ChatGPT can increase workforce productivity by an average of 14%. Some companies are already reporting productivity increases of up to 400% as a result of generative AI. And Mckinsey says that Generative AI could add up to $4.4 trillion worth of output annually. As a […]

How new AI tools like ChatGPT can transform human productivity in the enterprise

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, reshaping industries and unlocking unprecedented opportunities for business growth. In today’s fiercely competitive landscape, enterprise decision-makers must recognize and harness the power of AI to enhance human productivity and achieve sustainable success. By effectively using AI technologies, businesses can streamline operations, optimize workflows and empower their workforce with […]

Tips to use for successful remote meetings 

Compared to in-person meetings, there are some additional factors to consider for your virtual meetings ahead of the call and in the meetings themselves. In this post, we provide tips for both hosts and participants about how to get the best from your remote meetings.    Online meeting tips for meeting organisers  Keep them structured  Make […]

Get more value from Virtual Meetings 

Remote meetings are becoming more frequent and appear to be here to stay in the modern working world. Despite the fears around issues such as home Wi-Fi going down, noises and the impromptu appearance of pets and children in meetings, overall, these fears have not materialised in a way that would make the office an […]

Inside Microsoft Copilot: A Look At The Technology Stack

As expected, generative AI took centre stage at Microsoft Build, the annual developer conference hosted in Seattle. Within a few minutes into his keynote, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, unveiled the new framework and platform for developers to build and embed an AI assistant in their applications. Branded as Copilot, Microsoft is extending the same […]