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Best Practices for Deciding On & Implementing Microsoft Fabric
Organisations can streamline data operations and enable advanced analytics with this unified platform.
Learning and Development for the Introduction of New Technology
Developing high-quality and effective learning and development (L&D) programs for the implementation of new solutions requires a considerable amount of time. IBRS looks into the challenges that affect L&D development.
Supercharge Your Digital Transformation with a Low-Code Centre of Excellence – Presentation Kit
Establishing a low-code culture requires strategic thinking, agile development, and collaboration across departments for scalability, security, and continuous improvement.
Holistic Low-Code Ecosystem Digital Fabric with AI
Enterprises increasingly turn to low-code platforms integrated with AI capabilities to address the growing demand for rapid software development and process automation. How can AI within low-code solutions enhance decision-making, scalability, and resource optimisation?
Microsoft Azure Desktop Services – Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck
Learn how to trim down costs and optimise your Microsoft Azure Desktop Services implementation for virtual desktop infrastructure.
Complex Digital Govt Services Causing Users to ‘Disengage’ – NBR – 21 November 2023
“We must now address the root causes that go beyond connectivity. Rather than focusing on big innovations that require significant investment, it is better to focus on enriching existing services with empathetic delivery design principles and guide citizens through the service.” Dr Joseph Sweeney
The Future of Shared Services
Explore the future of shared services and the impact of SaaS in this insightful IBRS Special Report. Stay ahead of the game and ensure your organisation’s success in the digital era.
The Future of End-User Computing: The Biggest Change Since the Mouse is Upon Us
As the landscape of computing continuously evolves, from early innovations like the mouse to today’s touch-screen technology, the advent of natural language processing and generative AI promises to reshape human-computer interaction. What strategies can organisations employ to harness this potential and prepare for this monumental shift in the way we work with computers?
IBRSiQ – AI in Government
Dr. Joseph Sweeney provides enlightening insights in this IBRSiQ, as he delves into the utilisation of AI in government beyond ChatGPT.
Australia vs Fraud: Batting with Big Data for a Winning Game
Discover the potential benefits of using diverse data in fraud detection. This IBRS special report will show you how big, diverse data can help businesses prevent fraud and improve customer experience.
Doing AI Intelligently – Webinar And Presentation Kit
Implementing AI intelligently requires a strategic approach that balances innovation with risk management. Here’s how to do AI intelligently.
Taking Control of Enterprise Large Language Model AI
Discover strategies to effectively manage large language models (LLMs) in your enterprise and optimise your AI solution for better outcomes.
Why Digital Transformation Goes Beyond Technology
Enterprise leaders that impose technology-driven changes in the organisation instead of focusing first on the people aspect and culture that embraces change, find it more difficult to execute a successful digital transformation process. How can leaders best drive technical fundamental changes?
Fraud Detection in the Era of Hyper-Evolving Channels. An IBRS Special Report
On the 9th of March 2023, IBRS moderated an in-depth peer roundtable on the challenges and future of fraud detection. The session was conducted as part of the Australian Cyber Security Leadership Summit and sponsored by Confluent. The session was attended by senior cyber security and fraud specialists from Australia’s top enterprises and conducted under Chatham House rule. Following is a summary of the key observations discussed and recommendations shared by the participants.
Why AI Will Not Solve Your Information Management Problems
AI-infused information management tools are already in the market and more are expected. However, AI will not solve the issues that are crushing information management teams and leaving organisations exposed to increasingly fractured information governance practices.
The Future of Software Teams in the Era of AI
The integration of AI and low-code tools into software development has raised speculations about the demand for software engineers. What impact does AI and AI-powered low-code have on the future of coding professionals? How will the landscape of software development change?
Embracing Dual Low-Code Application Platforms for Citizen and Pro Developers
While vendors tout their low-code solutions as being able to span both professional developers and general staff who wish to quickly automate a process, the reality is your organisation will likely have two, if not more, low-code tools that are suited to different categories of users.
How We Broke Knowledge Management – And What To Do Now? – Webinar and Presentation Kit
Over the past few years, the swift implementation of collaboration tools like Teams has enabled and even promoted employees to bypass conventional information governance procedures. Enterprise knowledge management is in tatters, as files and information are scattered across multiple locations, and shared, sometimes in uncontrolled ways.
IBRSiQ: Artificial Intelligence Q&A
IBRS conducted a presentation and open Q&A on the state of generative AI for a client. The presentation was lively, with many questions raised. A written response to the questions follows.
Beyond Composable Technology – Why Fourth-Wave ICT is the Future
Pundits of composable technology see a day when all enterprise solutions are broken into reusable building blocks. But is this nirvana of a lego-like approach to enterprise software practical, or even achievable?
Crushing the Costs of Azure Virtual Desktops
Many organisations that adopted Azure Virtual Desktops find that user satisfaction for the VDI environment is high, but procurement is pushing back on the ongoing price tag. IBRS explores how to dramatically cut the cost of Azure Virtual Desktop services while keeping users happy.
VENDORiQ: Yammering Away About Microsoft – Get Ready For More Change.
Yammer is being folded into Microsoft Viva Engage. Along with other licensing and product reshuffles in the past year, this is evidence of Microsoft doubling down on its new ‘core’ product sets. The Yammer story is also an example of how once free products make their way into paid platforms.
Zero Trust Paradigm: What’s Going Wrong and What Should Be Retained
Is the zero trust approach losing its appeal in cyber security? Understand the missteps organisations are making with the zero trust approach.
Return-to-Office Means Looking Beyond Physical and Tech Infrastructure
Requiring employees to return to work in the office demands more than just ensuring that physical and tech infrastructure can accommodate their needs. IBRS looks into the factors necessary to support enterprises in adjusting well to their hybrid work arrangements and promote the workforce’s well-being.
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