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AI Saves Workers an Average of One Hour Each Day

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October 17, 2024

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The Adecco Group’s 2024 Global Workforce of the Future survey of 35,000 workers captures early signs of efficiency gains from AI
Almost three quarters of users say they are more productive, while only a quarter say they have completed training on how to apply AI at work
ZURICH, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is saving workers an average of one hour each day, allowing more time to be devoted to creative tasks, to thinking more strategically or to helping achieve a better work-life balance, according to a major workplace survey published today.

The Adecco Group’s annual Global Workforce of the Future survey of 35,000 workers in 27 leading economies, found that the mean average saving for workers using AI was of 1 hour a day, although a fifth of users said the technology was saving them as many as 2 hours a day. 5% said it was saving them between 3 and 4 hours each day.
The time savings appear consistent across sectors. Workers in the energy, utilities and clean technology sectors reported the highest time savings of 75 minutes a day, while the lowest — in aerospace and defence – reported savings of 52 minutes a day. Workers in tech saved an average of 66 minutes a day, in financial services, 57 minutes and, in manufacturing, 62 minutes a day.
Adecco Group Chief Executive Officer, Denis Machuel, said: “There has been a huge amount of speculation about how AI is changing the world of work, which is why it is tremendously exciting to see these first potential signs of efficiency improvements. The time saved by workers seems to have been put to good use and is not just confined to one or two sectors but appears widespread across industries. These are early days, but AI appears to be delivering on its promise.”
The survey suggests that time saved is being used to add greater value, with 28% of users saying they use the extra time for more creative work, 26% say AI has allowed them to spend more time on strategic thinking, while 27% say AI has helped them achieve a better work/life balance. However, there are signs that the time saved thanks to AI is not always put to productive use, with 23% of users saying that they were tackling the same workload and 21% said they are spending more time on personal activities.
Other key findings and recommendations from Working through change: Adapting to an AI-driven world of work
As well as gauging the impact of AI, the study reveals further insights into how the world of work is changing.
Adopt a people-centric approach to technology, protecting employability, not jobsWorkers are increasingly concerned about an uncertain future, with economic conditions and job security being top priorities. While more employees are choosing to remain with their current employers, the impact of AI on job stability has been largely underestimated over the past year: 13% of workers said they have lost their job due to AI.
A significant percentage of workers, 40%, express concerns about long-term job security with 83% saying that they plan to stay with their current employer — the highest retention rate in three years. However, the perspective on the disruptive effects of AI becomes more balanced when looking at other aspects, for example, 51% of workers agree that AI skills expand their job opportunities and 46% agree that AI has given them more opportunities to learn skills and progress in their jobs.
Teach adaptability, not just skills, and not just to a select fewA select group of high-performing employees is outpacing their peers, largely due to strong support from their employers. To expand this segment of the workforce and develop future leaders, companies must prioritise the continuous improvement of skills. Currently, only 11% of workers are future-ready, that is, individuals who stand out for their adaptability, their willingness to be flexible with career plans, and for their proactive approach to acquiring new skills.
Within this group of future-ready workers, the survey found that 93% receive a personalised development plan, compared with 51% for the broader workforce. Furthermore, 95% of these future-ready employees take part in leadership training provided by their companies, compared to just 57% of the wider workforce.
Companies should promote internal mobilityWorkers may be losing faith in their employer’s commitment, especially as the desire for greater internal mobility increases while fewer employees choose to stay and be upskilled.
Currently, 76% of workers believe companies should prioritise training existing employees for different roles within the organisation before hiring externally, an increase of 12 percentage points since 2023. However, only 9% plan to stay with their company to be reskilled, a 7-point drop since last year.
Mental health and wellbeing remain essential in a world of rapid changeLooking after employee mental health should be a priority, and companies must address concerns that AI may favour certain groups of workers by demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and sustainable working practices. In the past 12 months, 40% of workers have felt burnout from working too hard, a number that jumps to 62% among those who are concerned about the impact of AI and have been negatively affected by it.
Fewer than half of employees express confidence in their leaders’ AI skills and knowledge (46%). Over three quarters value the human expertise of a recruiter (76%) who can see potential in them beyond their skills and experience, up from 64% last year.
A full copy of the report can be downloaded here [link].
About the Global Workforce of the Future researchFor the fifth consecutive year, the Adecco Group surveyed over 35,000 workers from 27 countries across 20 industries, presenting a global view of critical workforce trends to support decision-makers in the private and public sector as they navigate the fast-changing world of work.
About the Adecco GroupThe Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to an inclusive culture, fostering sustainable employability, and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
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Exyte launches new brand identity Exentec for its business area Technology & Services

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October 17, 2024

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Exentec unites Exyte’s global Technology & Services subsidiaries and sub brandsNew brand identity provides clear, relevant, and credible positioning for clients and stakeholders Exentec combines the words excellence, expertise, and experience with cutting-edge technologyExyte CEO Büchele: “The new brand is the next logical step for our Technology & Services segment, which has so far exceeded all growth and development expectations.”STUTTGART, Germany , Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exyte today announced the new name and brand identity Exentec for its business area Technology & Services, a leading global provider of advanced cleanroom and production environment solutions. In the future, the business area and its associated subsidiaries and brands will operate globally under the name Exentec. As a member of the Exyte Group, Exentec is committed to supporting high-tech industries with innovative solutions in response to rapid growth and market demands. Starting from early 2025, Exentec will bring all aspects of the business area under one cohesive brand identity.

The development of the business area Technology & Services is a strategic field of action within Exyte’s future agenda “Next Level”. The transition to Exentec aligns with this strategy. Since its formation in 2020, Technology & Services has expanded through multiple strategic acquisitions, positioning itself as a key player in sectors such as life sciences, advanced technology facilities, and high-precision manufacturing. The comprehensive company portfolio enables the business area to offer complete solutions across its target industries. Now, with a unified approach to the business area, Exentec can focus on and drive further growth.
New brand identity reflects commitment to innovation and growth
The launch of the brand Exentec comes at a pivotal time for Technology & Services. As the business area grows in critical industries, the new brand identity provides a clear, relevant, and credible positioning for clients and stakeholders. Exentec reflects the commitment to delivering advanced, client-centric technical solutions. The new name and brand will enhance the company’s visibility in an increasingly competitive landscape. As a distinct entity within the Exyte Group, Exentec aims to deepen its relationships with its growing client base, offering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global high-tech industries.
“Exentec will continue building on the foundation that Technology & Services established. The new brand aligns with our commitment to delivering world-class solutions while staying focused on client needs and market dynamics,” says Dr. Wolfgang Büchele, CEO of Exyte. “Since the inception of Technology & Services, the business area has exceeded all growth and development expectations. The new brand is the next logical step to continue the growth story because a strong brand is crucial for sustainable success in our rapidly changing industry. Exentec will provide us with the visibility and differentiation we need to continue growing and achieving our goals.”
Dr. Michael Löffelmann, Senior Vice President Operations Technology & Services, and Rafael Perez, Senior Vice President Finance Technology & Services, will continue to lead Technology & Services under the Exentec brand. Löffelmann explains, “As a result of our growth strategy, the brand portfolio of Technology & Services has become increasingly complex, even in the perception of our clients. Exentec creates a distinct identity that now represents our entire portfolio. The new brand enables us to better serve and communicate with our clients, while simultaneously highlighting Exentec’s unique service offerings and its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and growth.”
Exentec: Combining expertise, excellence, and experience with technology
Exentec is positioned as a future-focused and agile company, operating within the high-tech industry space. With a focus on reliability, risk-awareness, and innovation, Exentec embraces energy-efficient designs, automation, and advanced production. Exentec provides mission-critical services and technologies, delivering solutions that are essential for the high-tech industries it serves.
By supporting its clients in a rapidly evolving marketplace, Exentec ensures they remain competitive while driving technological advancements. The name Exentec expresses technological excellence and exceeding the limits by combining the words excellence, expertise, and experience with cutting-edge technology to meet the growing demands of tomorrow’s industries.
Extensive range of products, systems, and services
Since its formation in 2020, Technology & Services has expanded its portfolio through multiple strategic acquisitions. In 2021, Exyte acquired the former Critical Process Systems Group (CPS). The seven associated companies are known for providing integrated solutions for process-critical environments. The portfolio of Technology & Services also includes Airgard, a specialist in exhaust gas cleaning systems and Intega, a specialist in cleanroom technology and high-precision production systems. US based company CollabraTech focuses on specialized engineering and technical consulting services. On October 16th, Exyte announced the completion of the acquisition of Kinetics, a globally leading provider of installation services, equipment, as well as technical facility management.
The business area also includes Exyte Technology, who develops, manufactures, and maintains controlled production environments and cleanroom products. Exyte Services provides technical installation services for high-tech facilities, particularly in Asia. In the USA Total Facility Solutions (TFS) provides solutions that are designed to deliver mechanical, electrical, and process piping systems to various markets. Exyte Hargreaves is a UK leader in construction and engineering of HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety critical facilities.
About Exyte
Exyte is a global leader in the design, engineering, and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries. With cutting-edge expertise developed over more than a century, the company serves clients in the sophisticated markets of semiconductors, battery cells, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. Exyte offers a full range of services from consulting to managing the implementation of built complete solutions with the highest standards in safety and quality to its customers worldwide. Exyte creates a better future by enabling key industries to enhance the quality of modern life. In 2023, the company generated sales of €7.1 billion with around 9.900 employees worldwide. www.exyte.net
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atNorth Bolsters Development Team with Three Key New Hires

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October 17, 2024

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The strengthening of the development team is a crucial part of the business’s rapid Nordic expansion strategy.
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider, has announced three key new members of its Development Team as the business continues to scale to meet the increasing demand for its services.

Charlotte Ware, Design Director.Charlotte joined atNorth in September 2023 as an Engineering Manager. Her extensive technical knowledge and commitment to sustainability have led her to be promoted into this key new role. Based at atNorth’s SWE01 site, Charlotte will lead atNorth’s data center design team to deliver the continuous evolution of atNorth’s reference data center design.Chris Larsen, Chief Technical Officer.Chris brings a wealth of expertise from the international data center world managing technical teams, driving standardization and process implementation. Based at atNorth’s DEN01 site in Denmark, Chris will play a crucial role for atNorth in overseeing the creation and implementation of technology strategies while also monitoring sustainability and market trends to ensure client requirements are translated into atNorth’s designs.Jack Bölja, Excellence Director.Jack’s client and contractor background has provided a broad experience in developing critical infrastructure projects. Based at atNorth’s SWE01 site in Sweden, Jack will lead the optimization of atNorth’s supplier relations to streamline contract development and performance workflows in line with atNorth’s expansion goals.All roles report to atNorth’s Chief Development Officer, Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir.
atNorth’s data center expansion strategy is part of an ongoing program of continuous innovation and improvement that enables the company to adapt to the growing demand for high performance and sustainable infrastructure.
“As the demand for our services continues to increase it is essential that we scale in an innovative, efficient and sustainable way to meet the future needs of hyperscalers and other data driven global enterprises” says Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir, Chief Development Officer at atNorth. “Our hiring strategy reflects this mission, and we are delighted to welcome these new additions to our Development Team”.
The news follows the appointment of Jeff Kjeldsen as Operations Director for Denmark, Taina Ahti-Aalto as Operations Director for Finland, Jörgen Larsson as Director of Hyperscale Operations and that of Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir as Chief Development Officer earlier this year. The hires evidence atNorth’s continued commitment to building a talented workforce to fuel its significant growth strategy.
About atNorth
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center services company that offers sustainable, cost-effective, scalable colocation and high-performance computing services trusted by industry-leading organizations. The business acquired leading High Performance Computing (HPC) provider, Gompute, in 2023 enabling a compelling full stack offering tailored to AI and other critical high performance workloads.
With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments. The tailor-made solutions enable businesses to calculate, simulate, train and visualize data workloads in an efficient, cost-optimized way.
atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, with additional sites to open in Helsinki, Finland and in Ballerup, Denmark in early 2025, as well as its tenth site in development in Kouvola, Finland and its eleventh site in Ølgod, Denmark.
For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn or Facebook.
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IoT Project of the Year 2024: Wialon Announces Global Winners of IoT Competition

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October 17, 2024

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Sixteen winners, recognized for implementing the best IoT projects worldwide over the past year, are announced across eight categories, including Grand Prix awards.
VILNIUS, Lithuania, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wialon, one of the world’s leading IoT and fleet management platforms, developed by European software company Gurtam, has revealed the winners of its worldwide competition for the best IoT project of the year 2024. The winners were revealed just ahead of GITEX Global in Dubai, marking a celebration of groundbreaking IoT innovations from around the world.

The IoT project of the year was held for the fourth time in a row. It’s open to projects implemented by any technology companies and telematics service providers. The contest underscores the potential of Wialon and other IoT solutions by showcasing real-world applications that solve critical business challenges. This initiative aims to foster the growth of the IoT industry, spark inspiration, and encourage companies to explore how IoT can transform their business operations.
More than 100 projects and entries from 45 countries competed for this year’s awards, as Wialon’s global competition aims to recognize and showcase the most innovative IoT, fleet, and asset management projects worldwide. The diversity of the winners reflects the global impact of IoT solutions. This year, 16 winners were announced, representing projects from the USA, Mexico, Honduras, India, Lebanon, Kenya, the Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, and many other countries.
These projects reveal important trends in the IoT and fleet management industries. There is a clear focus on enhancing operational efficiency, particularly through real-time monitoring, fuel management, and driver behavior tracking. Many of the projects also highlight the importance of safety and security, from preventing fuel theft in transportation and logistics to improving driving standards in public and industrial fleets. Additionally, sustainability is becoming a key factor, with projects addressing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and the overall environmental impact of operations.
Aliaksandr Kuushynau, Head of Wialon at Gurtam , expressed pride in the growing scope of the competition and the incredible variety of innovative solutions on display. “As Wialon continues to expand, tracking over 4 million vehicles across 150 countries, we remain committed to supporting the evolution of the IoT industry. The IoT project of the year competition not only celebrates the incredible expertise of our partners but also illustrates the transformative impact that IoT solutions can have on businesses worldwide.”
IoT and telematics technology is now the backbone of operational efficiency, as businesses and supply chains worldwide rely on humans and machines working efficiently together. The vast fleets of vehicles, devices and equipment that underpin life and business today need careful management, complex monitoring, insightful analysis and real-time reactions.
About Wialon
Wialon is one of the largest IoT, telematics and fleet management software platforms worldwide, connecting and tracking over 4 million vehicles in 150 countries. The platform works with over 2,700 partner companies: telematics solutions providers and developers, IoT integrators, fleet management service providers or security solutions providers.
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