Here are five things that happened in the tech industry this week and how they impact your business. Were you lonely?
1-10 Windows 11 AI features you can use now.
Windows users – Computerworld has listed 11 AI-powered tools you can use right now. Some are:
-Paint Cocreator – AI tool “DALL-E” can be instructed to create different images based on user input.
-Smart App Control is another new feature that is still being discovered by users. This AI tool inspects and informs users which apps are safe to use on the operating system.
-CoPilot (best known for our list based on reviews from various sources) is an AI assistant programmed to chat, search and retrieve data, and works with Microsoft 365 to improve productivity. improve.
(Source: Computer World)
Why this is important for your business:
I'm holding off on upgrading to Windows 11 because my Windows 10 laptop is working fine. That is…if it's not broken, right? But at some point I plan to replace it with a Windows 11 device, and you're probably already doing the same. The tools mentioned in the article above will help both you and your employees use your operating system to be more productive. Eventually me too.
2 – 17 productivity features for Microsoft Teams.
Reportedly used by more than 300 million people, Microsoft Teams is a popular productivity tool for businesses. UC Today has listed 17 comprehensive features and their value to productivity, including:
– Meet App – A tool for team members to keep on schedule for meetings, debriefings, status updates, and more. You can share content via SharePoint before a scheduled meeting.
– Personalized notifications send updates and alerts to selected team members. Each user can choose the type of content they want to receive.
– Live Translation and Transcription – A very useful tool that allows our members to translate presentations in over 30 languages and at the same time in real-time.
(Source: UC Today)
Why this is important for your business:
We're just scratching the services for unused features available in Teams and other Office products. Your best bet is to hire a Microsoft consultant for a few hours to review your Office product usage, make recommendations, and provide training.
3-41% of restaurants plan to invest in AI sales forecasting and scheduling in 2024.
Restaurant365 – a cloud-based software provider – surveyed over 5,000 restaurants across the country, including a variety of establishments (fast food, fine dining). According to the study, investments in AI systems (software, marketing tools, accounting) will increase in 2024, with half of those surveyed saying “business intelligence and analytics” will be a priority. (Source: Restaurant Technology News)
Why this is important for your business:
The restaurant industry is one area where AI is expected to expand significantly in the short term. If you are in this industry, you should rely on AI tools provided by your software vendor. Schedule a demo early in the year.
4 – Best Accounting Software for Small Businesses in 2023.
CNN has curated a list of the best small business accounting software for 2023. Among them are:
– Zoho has been named “best for small businesses” because its features (invoicing, expense tracking, account syncing, etc.) are available for free.
-FreshBooks is chosen by “freelancers and sole traders” for the software’s clean interface and automatic invoicing, payment, and accounting features that provide monthly financial reports.
-Xero is the “Best Unlimited User” choice, with monthly fees as low as $15 for a basic plan that supports unlimited users. CNN highlighted this as a distinguishing feature of Xero that sets it apart from “the majority of providers on this list.”
(Source: CNN.com)
Why this is important for your business:
This is an interesting list with plenty of options for both small and medium-sized businesses to consider this year.
5 – Creative ways companies are leveraging AI in advertising in 2023.
Digiday's Marty Swant reported on the various ways companies are using artificial intelligence in advertising. (Source:DIGIDAY)
Why this is important for your business:
One example is Johannes Thomas, CEO of technology company trivago, who explains how AI saved him on advertising costs by using just one campaign instead of multiple campaigns. The company, which has markets in several countries, previously hired multiple actors in its ads to reach audiences in those regions. In his latest campaign, Thomas explains how he hires one actor, uses AI to recreate the actor's voice (and the script) and translates it into multiple different languages to suit each market. I explained what I did. He says, “We can now easily have characters say different things without having to reenact them. We can tailor scripts for different audiences. We're bringing this to dozens of markets.” We can deploy and scale very quickly.”
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