01732 759725 06 NEWS ePaper display for Living Dead — On the Trail of a Female by Laura Cinti in collaboration with Debbie Jewitt and Howard Boland. Giacomo Erba, a Milanborn 22-year-old visual artist attending the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, won the MUSE Student Award for ‘Gneiss/3 ore/°1200°, 2022, Digital photography’. Last month PPDS announced the launch in early 2024 of a 32in (16:9) Philips Tableaux ePaper display that can be used standalone or as part of a network of displays managed and updated remotely using the PPDS Wave cloud platform or third party solutions. www.ppds.com ······ Smart patches Avery Dennison, a materials science and digital identification solutions company, has highlighted the opportunities in digitally enabled clothing through its partnership with the San Francisco 49ers. In its capacity as the Official Cutting Edge Embellishment Partner of the American football team, Avery Denison and San Francisco 49ers marquee sponsor Levi Strauss & Co jointly developed an NFC chip-enabled iron-on patch to commemorate the team’s first 10 seasons at Levi’s Stadium. This NFC-enabled patch, included in season ticket-holder gift boxes, can be activated by a single tap from any smartphone. Doing so unlocks a video message from General Manager John Lynch thanking fans for their support and showcasing highlights from the past ten seasons. Steve Mason, Vice President & General Manager of Embelex, Avery Dennison, said: “Fan engagement opportunities are at the core of any professional sports team. Avery Dennison prides itself on our Digital Solutions which connect the physical Embelex product with our digital capabilities. In a competitive landscape such as professional sports we anticipate further adoption of these 1-to-1 fan engagements and new lines of communication to open. The possibilities are endless.” embelex.averydennison.com ······ AI alright for some Office workers are six times more likely to believe generative AI benefits employers rather than employees, according to new research by Ivanti. Its Getting Employees on Board for the AI Revolution Report reveals high levels of concern about the impact of advanced AI, particularly among IT workers who fear that AI will poach their jobs and increase their employers’ bottom line at their expense. More than one third (36%) of IT workers are very concerned that generative AI tools will take their jobs in the next five years – 17 points higher than office workers. www.ivanti.com ······ AI course for business leaders As AI technology evolves at a rapid rate, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI has launched a four-week, 14hour online course designed to provide business leaders with the practical skills needed to use AI responsibly within their organisations. Driving Value from AI from The Data Lab addresses the primary questions leaders have about AI in an entirely non-technical way, bringing together insights from practitioners across Scotland with expert guidance from Strategy Advisor and Coach Craig Paterson. The Data Lab is offering a 50% discount to anyone who registers for the course before December 22 using the code: EARLYBIRD50. https://learn.thedatalab.com/courses/ driving-value-from-ai. Your AI guide: Craig Paterson, Executive Education Advisor ······ Too busy to care The buzz of notifications, reminders and messages from multiple platforms and communication channels is reducing productivity and leading to a decline in engagement with cybersecurity training, warns CybSafe, a provider of cloud-based software to improve people’s security decisions and behaviours. Its survey of 1,000 office workers found that 54% ignore cybersecurity alerts and warnings, with 47% admitting that information overload is having an impact on their ability to identify threats such as suspicious emails. Almost three quarters (72%) say they are occasionally overwhelmed by the amount of information and communications they get at work. This extends to cybersecurity training, with 41% complaining that there is too much information to retain and use. Just 23% feel engaged with their cybersecurity training. ······ Web3 skills in demand The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is reporting a clear shift towards the prioritisation of cutting-edge technologies in recruitment. The new Corporate Recruiters Survey shows that amongst global firms looking for tech skills in graduates, 80% want expertise in Web3, blockchain and virtual reality; 75% are seeking proficiency in operating cloud-based technology; and 74% are looking for competency in AI and Machine Learning. Overall, the most essential skills for graduates are communication, data analysis and strategy expertise, with growing demand for multilingualism, active listening and cross-cultural competence. The GMAC is a global association of graduate business schools. continued... True cybercrime stories BT Business aims to put cyber security front of mind with the launch of a five-part podcast highlighting the remarkable true stories behind some of the world’s most high-profile cyber-attacks including the casino that was hacked via its fish tank. Available on Spotify or Apple, True Cybercrime Stories by BT is narrated by Adrian Lester, star of The Undeclared War. He said: “Truth is so often stranger than fiction, and in the dark underbelly of cybercrime that adage certainly rings true. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed recreating these tales with BT, and while not every business will have a fish tank that can be hacked, I’m sure all listeners will take away some valuable lessons to stop them getting caught out.”
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