Press Coverage

Why You Should Add an Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager to Your Bench in 2023

We’ve heard a lot about companies’ growing interest in hiring chief inclusion and diversity officers (CIDOs). CIDOs are allocating budgets, mapping out goals, and building programs for inclusion and diversity (I&D) that will impact all employees. 

2023 VIEW FROM THE TOP: Progress

In 2023, it’s no surprise that how an organization uses data is what sets it apart from its competition. Yet, as data volumes increase and more data becomes available from even more sources, many organizations are struggling to manage it all—including the ability to connect data efficiently. This is where Progress DataDirect can help.

Valuing Multilingual Employees

Communication and connection are at the core of being human. Interacting with others and the world around us is critical not only for collaboration and progress but also for inclusion and belonging.

Modernize properly; Progress exec explains how to achieve success in digital transformation

Global software company Progress says technology is evolving at a phenomenal rate, but you can modernize without locking yourself again and again into old ways. EVP and GM for Progress’ application and data platform division, John Ainsworth visited Australia and spoke to iTWire on how his organization can help businesses of all-size develop, deploy, and manage high-impact applications.

Why Chief Diversity Officers Must Lean In More On AI Data Bias

The primary role of a CDO is to promote and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization. They work to create a more inclusive environment by implementing strategies, policies, and programs that foster diversity and equality. 

The urgent need for a national framework to combat data bias in India

In today’s world, we are surrounded by a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that have made our lives easier and more efficient. From ordering groceries online to automating business processes, these tools have become an integral part of our daily routine. The global adoption rate of AI has steadily increased to 35 per cent, a four-point rise from 2021. However, as we continue to embrace these technologies, it is crucial to examine their potential impact on the society, economy and job market. 

How AI ethics is coming to the fore with generative AI

The hype around generative artificial intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT and other large language models has put ethical considerations surrounding their use to the fore, such as copyright issues, reducing harm from misinformation and potential biases in AI models.

Are you ready for the AI tsunami?

Due to the success of ChatGPT and the media coverage it’s received, AI is currently receiving a lot of attention. This is starting to generate a tsunami of new AI solutions and apps which are flooding the CX and digital marketplace. But how many of these solutions and applications will truly provide value versus how many are just riding the wave of hype surrounding Generative AI? 

The State Of Low-Code In 2023

Low-code rose up. Throughout the last decade, the software industry has witnessed the hugely impactful growth of low-code technologies designed to provide software application development engineers with accelerators and automations to make their lives easier.

GenAI vs. DevOps: Decoding the Love-Hate Relationship

To the layman, coding is like an assembly line. Rows of programmers (reinforced by movies that depict rows of programmers’ desks) make up the vision.

Two-thirds of organizations suffer from data and AI bias

The vast majority (86%) of Australian business and IT decision makers believe data bias will become a bigger concern as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning use increases (higher than the 78% respondents globally), yet over one-third (34%) have not looked at technology and tools to help in tackling data bias, according to a new survey from application development and infrastructure software provider, Progress.

How India’s Financial Services Institutions Can Address Their Security Challenges

In 2022, India made history by surpassing the United Kingdom and claiming its spot as the fifth-largest economy in the world. With continued investment in infrastructure, an increase in the ease of doing business, a favourable demographic and a move to a digital economy, the Indian financial services industry is evolving at an accelerated pace. Advances in technology have enabled consumers across the country to have greater access to financial services.

Data Breaches in Healthcare and Financial Institutions

CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Ms. Dalia Hamzeh, Security Strategy and Transformation Manager, Progress.

The healthcare cybersecurity priorities for 2023

Cybercriminals are primarily hunting for sensitive data and the healthcare industry is the second most likely sector in the UK to hold personal data about customers, according to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022. While healthcare organizations are embracing digitalization and developing advanced and complex tech stacks, they will need parallel and adequate cybersecurity defenses.

Neurodiversity in the Workforce: Dr Shirley Knowles Of Progress On Why It’s Important To Include Neurodiverse Employees & How To Make Your Workplace More Neuro-Inclusive

Research suggests that up to 15–20% of the U.S. population is neurodivergent. There has been a slow but vitally important rise in companies embracing neurodiversity. How can companies support neurodiversity in the workplace? What are some benefits of including neurodiverse employees? To address these questions, we are talking to successful business leaders who can share stories and insights from their experience about “Neurodiversity in the Workforce: Companies Including Neurodiverse Employees”. As a part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Shirley Knowles, Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, Progress Software.

Progress study reveals 65% of organizations suffer from data bias

Progress, a trusted provider of application development and infrastructure software, has announced the results of its global survey, Data Bias: The Hidden Risk of AI.

Data Bias a Known but Uncorrected Issue for Businesses

While appreciation that algorithms and machine-learning programs are not immune to bias is increasingly mainstream, ongoing plans to correct for bias in said programs among businesses that use them are not.

That’s the conclusion of a recent study commissioned by Progress Software Corp., a business software provider, on business leaders’ awareness of data bias. Conducted by independent research firm Insight Avenue, the study was based on 640 interviews with IT professionals in 12 countries, including the United States.

Being a successful I&D Program Manager in 2023

As inclusion & diversity (I&D) has risen to the forefront of global corporate agendas, we are seeing an increasing trend to hire Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officers (CIDOs). In fact, Glassdoor reveals that D&I executive and leadership roles have increased 2.6 times over the levels recorded in June 2020.

Seven ways to protect business files and data

With spiralling amounts of sensitive data travelling between employees, companies and third-parties, business continuity depends entirely on the safe and secure transfer of electronic files. As Gartner predicts that cyberattacks relating to third parties will increase in 2023 and beyond, it's now a boardroom priority to minimize the risk of a data leak.

The power of responsible personalization for brand loyalty

Personalization is everything in today’s digital age, with most consumers expecting to be addressed individually throughout each interaction and experience. Retailers are turning to technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze their customer data and better understand consumers’ habits, preferences and individual expectations.