Government projects set for boost from data and AI, says new report

A new report by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) highlights the transformative potential of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) for government projects. The report, titled “Data Analytics and AI in Government Project Delivery,” sets out a roadmap for harnessing these technologies to achieve better outcomes, modernise delivery processes, and empower stronger leadership. Produced in collaboration with the Association for Project Management (APM), the Central Digital & Data Office (CDDO), the Major Projects Association (MPA), and the No.10 Data Science team, the report outlines the opportunities, challenges, and key success factors for leveraging project data and AI in government projects. It also details the IPA’s next steps to unlock these benefits, including: The report emphasises that achieving these ambitions requires a collective effort led by the IPA and the Projects Council, working alongside Heads of Profession across government, CDDO, the No.10 Data Science team, and professional bodies. Professor Adam Boddison OBE, Chief Executive of APM, commented: “The potential for AI and data analytics to improve project outcomes is clear. We’re pleased to have worked with the IPA, the CCDO and the MPA on this report, which lays out a clear framework for creating conditions that will allow innovation to…
Asana unveils new suite of intelligent tools empowering CIOs

Asana, Inc. has announced a suite of new AI-powered capabilities designed to empower IT leaders to drive intelligent transformation with a secure data foundation and robust controls. Leveraging Asana’s Work Graph® data model, these innovations enable seamless integration of work data with solutions like Microsoft 365, facilitating safe AI deployment and delivering executive-level insights for enhanced return on investment (ROI). “With the rapid evolution of AI, the role of the CIO and IT executives has fundamentally changed,” says Saket Srivastava, Asana CIO. “Today’s IT leaders are responsible for intelligent transformation – ensuring that data is connected across technology investments, building the right foundation to deploy AI safely and securely.With Asana’s new AI offerings and integrations with solutions like Microsoft 365, enterprise leaders have the data, security, control, and insights to drive greater ROI with AI at every level of their organizations.” Asana’s latest advancements equip leaders with the ability to: Asana’s Work Innovation Lab State of the IT Leader Report highlights that a staggering 82% of IT leaders regularly advise on their organization’s AI strategy, with 90% acknowledging that investing in AI technology will be critical to navigating future business challenges. Asana’s new human-centered AI capabilities aim to assist CIOs…
10 Best Project Management Software for Small Businesses 2024

Maximize the efficiency of your small business with a top project management solution that meets your project needs and budget. Best overall: Asana Best for flexibility: Zoho Projects Best for kanban boards: Trello Best for a balanced solution with a limited budget: monday.com Best for reporting features: Wrike Best for customized views: ClickUp Best for resource allocation: Teamwork Best for simplicity: Todoist Best for agency collaboration: Notion Best for data-driven teams: Airtable Previously, project management software was considered more suitable for larger businesses as they had broader and more complex projects and teams to manage. However, it is becoming more apparent that even small businesses need to use digital tools to maximize their efficiency and output to stay competitive and ultimately scale in today’s business landscape. Here are ten of the best project management software tools that can help.
10 Best Healthcare Project Management Software for 2024

Our list of project management tools for healthcare includes solutions for teams and practices of any size. Best for beginners: Trello Best for complex projects: Asana Best for scalability: Wrike Best for customization: ClickUp Best for versatility: monday work management Best for spreadsheet-based workflows: Smartsheet Best for remote workers: Nifty Best for smaller organizations: Airtable Best for risk management: nTask Best for healthcare project collaboration: Redbooth Choosing the right healthcare project management software can be challenging. The ideal software should be easy to navigate and have a variety of project management features, including tools for multiple project views, time tracking, document management and integration capabilities. In this article, we highlight the 10 best healthcare project management software for 2024. We share each software’s pros, cons, pricing and key features. In addition, we share some tips on how to choose the best software for your organization.
Sony Music Japan to Shut Down Prism Project ‘Virtual Talent Management Agency’

Sony Music Japan is officially shutting down its Prism Project “virtual talent management agency” less than two years after holding related auditions. The Sony Music Entertainment division revealed the quick-approaching Prism shutdown via a formal release. Founded by a company called Anotherball in 2021 and brought into the Sony Music fold during 2022, Prism was at the time of the mentioned auditions aiming to “push the boundaries of the virtual talent space.” “VTubers are a character, a talent, but at the same time, also a talented human being,” Sony Music Japan and Prism spelled out in August of 2022, with “VTuber” referring specifically to individuals who create and release YouTube content via virtual avatars. Now, with the non-fungible token space and presumably the adjacent virtual-artist sphere having cooled, Prism is set to cease operating at March’s end, Sony Music Japan relayed. At that point, the rights behind the 18 digital entities on Prism’s roster will revert to their creators, fueling “independent talent activities” on the same YouTube and social accounts moving forward.