Catchup with CommsCo - August 2024
In this month’s newsletter, we countdown to ‘The Executive Guide to AI’ book launch and An Evening With TechMarketView, celebrate Endace’s eight award nominations and reflect on coverage from Fortune, ITPro, Maddyness and more.
Want to say hi? Get in touch: [email protected].
‘The Executive Guide to AI’ Book Launch
It’s less than a week to go till the launch event of Andrew Burgess ’ new book, ‘The Executive Guide to AI’. If you’ve read any of his previous work, you’ll know it’s not one to be missed.
To celebrate its publication, we’re treating attendees to a panel between Andrew, Georgina O'Toole , Chief Analyst at TechMarketView , Tess Buckley of techUK and members of the Bayezian team. There will also be a Q&A, competitions, canapes and an all important opportunity to network with many members of the UK tech scene. We’ll see you at TechUK HQ on 4th September!
If you’d like to join us next week, register your interest here: [email protected].
An Evening with TechMarketView
We’re proud to sponsor an unmissable evening in the UK tech calendar with TechMarketView at the prestigious Mall Galleries on 26th September. The evening promises to give all attendees ample time to mingle with their peers and friends in the tech sector and discuss the latest trends with the TechMarketView team. Reserve your place here.
Welcome back SALESmanago
This month saw us continue our working relationship with SALESmanago and it’s exciting to join back up with the team and start making plans for the next couple of months. Keep your eyes peeled for future announcements!
Congratulations Corner
It’s time for a promotion! Thanks to her tireless efforts with clients and new business prospects, Roseanna Lane is now our new Senior Account Director. She keeps the team ticking and, most importantly, will often provide snacks for the office. Congratulations Rosie!
It’s not everyday that a client notches eight nominations for one awards show but that’s exactly what Endace has done for the Computing Security Awards. To be shortlisted is an achievement in itself and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for at least one win. You can vote for Endace here.
This Month’s Highlight
As the rise of AI-assisted CVs and cover letters reaches fever pitch, recruiters are pondering the effect. inploi co-founder and CEO Matthew de la Hey spoke to Fortune about, while AI can empower job seekers, it can also be overwhelming to the recruiters sifting through applications.
Scaleup / Tech News You May Have Missed:
Are you ready for the Windows 10 end of life deadline in 2025? With the cut off looming, Cloudhouse Director Mark Gilliland spoke to ITPro about the lengthy and disruptive transition to Windows 10 which many of their clients experienced previously, and why companies will now be wary of the cost, time and impact of another upgrade. Need to upgrade? Cloudhouse can help.
Google’s announcement that its emissions are up by 48% in five years due to the energy demand of its data centres has brought the environmental damage of AI to the fore. The efficiency of AI code flies under the radar but can be fundamental to AI performance and effectiveness, as well as for its sustainability. TurinTech AI CEO Leslie Kanthan, PhD explored its merits for Maddyness .
The benefits of AI are numerous and the new tech is particularly beneficial in healthcare. Navenio CEO Connie Moser sat down with Building Better Healthcare to outline the importance of operational sustainability, which centres on being able to optimise resources in real-time. This helps hospitals operate within their means while also allowing for incremental capacity increases when needed.
It’s good news for law firms as, earlier this month, First AML revealed its integration with Elite’s 3E. Having launched Source in 2023, the integration with 3E will grant law firms access to simplified workflows, reusable client data, automated screening and all-in-one onboarding questionnaires in one place. Comprehensive screening is available at the press of a button, while compliance is consistent regardless of legislative changes or staff turnover.
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