Use of virtual assistants set to rise

The use of virtual assistants (VAs) in the workplace is growing. By 2021, Gartner predicts that 25% of digital workers will use a virtual employee assistant (VEA) on a daily basis. This will be up from less than 2% in 2019. The contact centre was the pilot and testing...

Treasury warns about Facebook scammers

The Ministry of Finance has issued a warning to the public about scams which purport to be communication from the ministry. In the latest of these scams, a person purporting to be the Deputy Minister of Finance has been asking people on Facebook for money in return...

New haptic technology advances for gaming immersion

Gamer lifestyle brand Razer has announced Razer HyperSense, an ecosystem of interconnected haptic-powered gaming devices designed to deliver a cohesive and high-fidelity haptics experience for superior gaming immersion. Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan says:...

IBM rings up another patent record

IBM inventors received a record 9 100 patents in 2018, marking the company’s 26th consecutive year of US patent leadership. “IBM is committed to leading the way on the technologies that change the way the world works – and solving problems many...

Dell and Alienware launch redesigned gaming portfolio

At the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Dell and Alienware are showcasing high-end, thin and light and affordable machines for amateur and professional gamers, while announcing new partnerships with esports brands like Team Liquid and Riot Games....

All the Innovation Awards winners at CES 2019

The winners of the IHS Markit Innovation Awards, showcasing the most innovative technology products submitted by CES 2019 exhibitors, have been announced. “Congratulations to all the technology leaders who participated in the IHS Markit Innovation Awards...