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Transforming Productivity in the Modern Workplace: Can Generative AI Walk the Walk?

Oct 22, 2024 | ccsinsight.com | Maria Bell

The modern workplace has undergone a rapid transformation driven by digitalization and the shift to remote work. Accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, companies quickly adopted collaboration and productivity tools like those from Google, Microsoft and Zoom to support flexible working models, but new challenges have since emerged. Global economic uncertainty, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, has pressured businesses to cut costs while maintaining competitiveness.
Google Serves Up Gems and Gemini App to Elevate Modern Workplace

Sep 26, 2024 | ccsinsight.com | Maria Bell

In today’s fast-paced business environment, mobility and speed are crucial to maintaining workplace productivity. With the rise of remote and hybrid working models, businesses now depend on collaboration and productivity tools that not only streamline communication but also boost efficiency. Google’s latest updates to its Workspace platform, particularly new features in the Gemini app, signal the company’s continued focus on embedding generative AI into daily workflows to enhance productivity.
Small and Medium Business: The Case for Better Connectivity

Sep 20, 2024 | ccsinsight.com | Ian Fogg |Maria Bell

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the UK’s prosperity, yet their needs are often overlooked. Our research has highlighted their growing reliance on mobile networks, but these often fall short of expectations, leading to widespread frustration. SMEs contribute significantly to UK employment and turnover but are being held back by poor network quality, especially in rural areas.
Podcast: Generative AI and the Modern Workforce

Sep 5, 2024 | ccsinsight.com | Maria Bell

Collaboration and communication tools have evolved significantly, progressing from early email and instant messaging to the cloud-based, integrated and AI-powered platforms used by workforces today. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this evolution as businesses had to swiftly digitize processes and working models. As a result, workplaces have become more digitized than ever.
EPA takes sweeping action on PFAS in 2024 | JD Supra

Jun 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Maria Bell |Felise Cooper

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently took two significant actions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). First, it issued final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for six PFAS primarily affecting public water systems (Public Water Systems) (the PFAS Drinking Water Standards).
SEC adopts climate-related disclosure regime covering all registrants | JD Supra

Mar 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Maria Bell |Justin Cooke |Felise Cooper

New rules reflect significant concessions in response to public comments, but compliance will require careful consideration and significant investment by SEC registrants.
Tech Meets Tradition: Reimagining the Experience of Work

Feb 16, 2024 | ccsinsight.com | Maria Bell

CCS Insight recently conducted a study with Meta to explore the use of virtual reality (VR) at work, polling 500 people from across the UK and the US who use it in their job. The survey looked to better understand VR’s applications in the workplace, and uncover perceptions and impact on the employee experience. Let’s look at the most significant findings through the lens of the employee experience, and some of the challenges that organizations eyeing VR adoption should consider.
2023: The Start of a Global Shift in Workplace Dynamics?

Dec 12, 2023 | ccsinsight.com | Maria Bell

Every year, CCS Insight surveys employees in the US and Europe about their use of technology in the workplace. We explore topics such as privacy, travel and sustainability, revealing attitudes to hybrid and remote working, established and emerging technologies and major technology brands in the enterprise sector. The world has changed dramatically since our 2022 survey, especially since pandemic restrictions were lifted.
What's in Store for the Digital Enterprise

Oct 5, 2023 | ccsinsight.com | Bola Rotibi |James Sanders |Maria Bell

Next week sees the start of CCS Insight’s Predictions for 2024 and Beyond event — three days of online discussions, presentations and interviews showcasing our expectations for the connected world over the next few years. Day Three of the event, Thursday 12 October, explores some of our predictions for digital enterprises — businesses capable of capitalizing on the latest technology advances, giving them operational flexibility, intelligence, security and management control.
Exploring Google Duet AI's Potential

May 26, 2023 | ccsinsight.com | Maria Bell

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made extraordinary progress since it was first coined in the 1950s; it’s now a formidable tool, set to revolutionize modern working. The technology is already used in the workplace to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, analyse vast amounts of data and provide instant access to information. A recent breakthrough has led to the introduction of generative AI: algorithms used to create new content such as text, images, audio and video from human prompts.