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Databases Are Evolving in the AI Era… With Huge Implications For ERP
ERP databases are rapidly integrating AI indexing like vector and graph search. This will enable “invisible AI” within core business applications, but adoption may be slow due to migration and skill challenges.

Benefits (or not) of Migrating to the Cloud – Webinar
Dr Joseph Sweeney recently held a peer webinar following on from IBRS’s involvement in a major study on the economic benefits of moving to SaaS across six key Australian industry sectors. The webinar looked at why and how the study was conducted, together with a summary of the findings. You may be surprised at what we learnt.

Considering a Headless Content Management Solution? Don’t Be a Headless Chicken!
While headless content management systems (CMS) appear to solve the challenges of multichannel content distribution, more traditional monolithic CMS are often a more rational choice. Avoid rushing onto the headless bandwagon just because it’s the latest API-first approach.

Forget Hybrid Work and the New Normal – You Really Need Workstyle Innovation
Workstyle innovation requires rethinking work practices, physical spaces, and culture to enhance productivity and flexibility.

Microsoft 365: How Microsoft’s Evolving Strategy Impacts Your Future
Australia’s fast transition to Office 365 led to organisations choosing the E3 licensing. But now, they are realising the benefits of Microsoft 365 and evolving licensing bundles. Licensing costs remain a concern, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses.

A Hybrid Workplace Plan That Includes Every Employee
Employees no longer expect to go back to the pre-pandemic workplace and organisations will have to adapt to a new set of challenges that come with a hybrid workplace.

The Challenge of Disruptive Collaboration and the Future of Enterprise Knowledge Management Solutions
Collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Teams, are kryptonite to traditional document management solutions. By definition, collaboration shares documents widely, both internally and externally, and provides for real-time co-authorship. Is it time to throw out the old document management tools? Not yet. But get ready.

Chatbots Part 4: Measuring the Effectiveness of Virtual Assistants
Today’s chatbots leave a lot of room for improvement. Traditional customer service metrics such as abandonment rate and hold time don’t really apply to chatbots and virtual assistants. It is critical to understand the impact these technologies are having on customer satisfaction.

Business First Data Analytics – Webinar and Q&A
Data is a big topic, and your organisation should understand the necessary business processes for analytics. Discover how to maintain a successful data journey, and don’t overlook the importance of analytics.

Staff Need Data Literacy – A Presentation Kit To Get You Started
ICT and analytics groups often overlook the importance of data literacy and scientific thinking in self-service analytics.