SAP has put the spotlight on its artificial intelligence (AI) plans in its latest results, but persuading customers to move to the cloud is still the most important part of its strategy. SAP said the full-year revenue stood at €31bn, up 6%. Cloud revenue grew by 20% to €13.66bn, and the firm said this surge … Leer más
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-tier performance Excellent, versatile cameras Very good battery life Clever AI features Seven years of updates Cons Expensive Big and bulky Charging still only 45W Our Verdict The S24 Ultra is the ultimate Android smartphone, delivering a top-tier user experience with no real weaknesses. But that doesn’t mean it’s … Leer más
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) company Anthropic has claimed to a US court that using copyrighted content in large language model’s (LLMs) training data counts as “fair use”, and that “today’s general-purpose AI tools simply could not exist” if AI companies had to pay licenses for the material. Under US law, “fair use” permits the … Leer más
As the worlds of unified communications and contact centre increasingly and rapidly merge into the converged world of customer experiences, integrated cloud contact centre and unified communications platform provider 8×8 has made enhancements in its core experience communications as a service (XCaaS) platform, designed to elevate customer and employee experiences. Explaining the reasons for … Leer más
Everyone is talking about how artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to evolve, but I think its evolution will meet the evolution of quantum computing, and the results will be quite dramatic. Global encryption techniques are likely to become obsolete very quickly, and we will have to rethink our approach to how we share information … Leer más
The Akira ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the systems of UK-headquartered cosmetics manufacturer and retailer Lush, which was first disclosed earlier this month. Lush confirmed it was investigating a live cyber security incident on 11 January 2024, saying it was undertaking a comprehensive investigation with external assistance, and had … Leer más
Ford Pro has unveiled several software and technology features to give fleet managers more insight about their commercial vehicles and how they are operated to manage fleet risk. Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Company, develops solutions to deliver an always-on, connected customer experience through a suite of solutions including vehicles, charging, … Leer más
The UK government is launching a formal consultation on whether retailers can use digital identities and age-verification technologies for alcohol purchases, following calls from biometric suppliers and supermarkets to bring in new legislation that would allow them to do so. While the government has already committed to bringing in digital ID-related legislation, including a digital trust … Leer más
In a move that could provide a boost to its ambition of enabling internet of things (IoT) use cases in industrial, agricultural, smart building and smart city environments, Wi-Fi trade association the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced that its Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT programme has moved into a new phase, showcasing solutions in … Leer más
By rolling out expanded guidelines for high-volume emailers effective 1 February, 2024, Google and Yahoo are targeting a crucial aspect of email security. Tighter protocols around sender validation, along with protections against list abuse and excessive user complaints, mean it is essential that high-volume outbound emailers comply with the new guidelines. Mandatory authentication mechanisms … Leer más
