International SOS, the world’s leading health and security services company, has released findings and invaluable insights into the financial impact that failed business trips and international assignments can have on organisations, emphasising the need for effective strategies and best practices. The findings, backed by the company’s Return on Investment report created in collaboration with Ipsos and KPMG, indicate that the cost of an unsuccessful international assignment can amount to USD 1.25 million. Failed assignments can be caused by a number of reasons, including neglecting the health ..read more

Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced the appointment of Dennis Woodside as Freshworks’ Chief Executive Officer & President, effective later today. Woodside, currently Freshworks’ President, will succeed Girish Mathrubootham, the company’s Founder, as CEO.  Mathrubootham will transition to a new role of Executive Chairman. Mathrubootham will remain the chairman of the Board of Directors, and Woodside will also remain a member of the Board of Directors. Since founding Freshworks in 2010, Mathrubootham has transformed Freshworks from a fledgling startup in Chennai into a leadin ..read more

This week focuses on making games better than ever thanks to the power of NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex and advanced ray-traced effects. Whether through the power of new updates to NVIDIA RTX Remix or giving games such as EVERSPACE 2 a bigger boost from DLSS 3, here are the latest developments. NVIDIA RTX Remix Open Beta Upgrades To DLSS 3.5 With Ray Reconstruction Thanks to NVIDIA RTX Remix’s modding toolkit upgrades, access to DLSS 3.5 with Ray Reconstruction can boot up an old, favorite game and give gamers a new experience. Built on NVIDIA Omniverse, RTX Remix allows modders to remaster the c ..read more

In a transformative push for global maritime logistics, the International Port & Marine Development Conference, set for May 6-7, 2024, at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, emerges as a pivotal arena for ground-breaking discussions. This year, the spotlight is on Saudi Arabia’s rapid ascension in global maritime rankings, reflecting its enhanced capabilities and extended global trade reach. Amidst a flurry of infrastructural advancements, the conference is perfectly timed with the nearing completion of the $346 million Integrated Logistics Park at Jeddah Port, a testament to innovative enhancements ..read more

ICRISAT Celebrates Success Of Agriculture Entity XMachines, a robotics and AI company nurtured at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), has achieved a significant milestone by showcasing its cutting-edge technology on Shark Tank India. The company’s innovative approach to agriculture, supported by ICRISAT’s incubation programme, has garnered attention and accolades. XMachines introduced its pioneering concept on Shark Tank India, presenting compact, autonomous AI-driven robots designed to revolutionise agricultural tasks such as seeding, weeding, spray ..read more

Global location intelligence specialists, GapMaps, has launched its premium point of interest (POI) and demographics datasets on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange to help AWS customers securely find, subscribe to and use third-party data in the cloud.  This means AWS customers can discover and license GapMaps data products via AWS Data Exchange, providing a self-service mechanism to easily access the data needed to fast-track and strengthen location decision-making in markets that include Australia, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and North America. GapMaps ..read more

University Of Cambridge Study Reports The University of Cambridge has conducted a groundbreaking study that reveals the artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4 surpasses non-specialist doctors in accurately assessing eye problems and providing recommendations. The research represents a significant advancement in integrating AI into healthcare, particularly in ophthalmology. GPT-4, a ‘large language model,’ underwent a comprehensive testing process by the University of Cambridge, renowned for its pioneering research. GPT-4 was pitted against doctors at varying stages of their careers, includin ..read more

ADNOC, G42 and Presight AI Holding PLC (‘Presight’), an ADX publicly listed company, today announced a new shareholding structure for AIQ. Under the agreement, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics leader Presight will acquire a 51% stake in AIQ with ADNOC retaining a 49% shareholding (previously G42 40%, ADNOC 60%). AIQ will continue as a standalone company, leveraging data to deliver transformational AI-powered solutions to the energy sector. The transaction is subject to Presight’s shareholder and regulatory approval. As part of the transaction, ADNOC will receive 4% in Presig ..read more

Marking the first industry event in the third edition of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival, Gaming Matters Dubai, hosted at the iconic Museum of the Future, concluded with resounding success on 30 April. The forum brought together global gaming industry leaders and senior government officials for the first time in the region to explore the transformative power of gaming. The event marked the latest initiative following Dubai Future Foundation’s announcement of the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, which sets out a strategy to position Dubai among the top 10 cities in the global gaming industry ..read more

True, the only tech and data-first global talent platform, announced today the launch of the Talent Advisory practice and a strategic alliance with Hogan Assessments, the premium tool for workplace personality assessment and leadership development. True Search’s Talent Advisory practice provides companies with a unique executive talent advantage by leveraging insights from Hogan Assessments, True Advance, Leadership Circle, and talent intelligence amassed from True’s pioneering focus on talent data. Companies can now have a true view of their talent landscape and make informed decisions a ..read more