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The Falcon Mamba 7B is the world’s top-performing open-source State Space Language Model (SSLM), as independently verified by Hugging Face. SSLMs have a low memory cost and do not require additional memory to generate arbitrarily long blocks of text. Falcon Mamba 7B also outperforms traditional transformer architecture models such as Meta’s Llama 3.1 8B and Mistral’s 7B. The new model reflects the innovation and pioneering approach of Abu Dhabi in AI research and development. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research centre and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has released…

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By integrating with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, the Recruitment Marketing and CRM solution from Clinch delivers intelligent career site technology, powerful candidate AI and automation, and self-service capability to customers. Clinch Technology Ltd. (Clinch) today announced that its Recruitment Marketing and CRM solution is now available on SAP® Store, the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. Clinch Recruitment Marketing and CRM integrates seamlessly with SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, offering intelligent career site technology, powerful candidate AI and automation, alongside full self-service capability. This enables customers to increase conversions, reduce sourcing expenditure, and achieve faster returns. Fiona Moreton, Chief Product Officer, stated:…

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Largest combined early-stage and growth funds focused on Europe Balderton Capital, one of Europe’s leading technology venture capital firms, today announced the launch of its $615 million Early Stage Fund IX and $685 million Growth Fund II, aimed at supporting Europe’s most ambitious entrepreneurs from seed stage through to IPO. “At Balderton, we believe the best way to change the world is to build a business – and that many of these world-changing businesses will be built in Europe,” said Bernard Liautaud, Managing Partner at Balderton. “As a firm, our mission is simple: to be the partner of choice for…

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Assaí Atacadista (ASAI), one of Brazil’s leading cash & carry chains, closed the first half of 2024 with net sales of R$ 35.1 billion, marking a 12.9% year-on-year increase and an additional R$ 4 billion compared to the second half of 2023. This robust performance reflects the maturation of newly converted stores and a 2.9% rise in same-store sales. Quarterly net sales reached R$ 17.8 billion, up 11.8% year-on-year, contributing to a reduction in leverage to 3.65x. Assaí operates under the cash & carry model, akin to Costco, where “everyone shops, regardless of social class,” but without the need for…

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Despite the ongoing decline in the UK job market, the demand for AI skills remains robust, raising concerns that employers might face difficulties in recruiting new AI talent in an already scarce talent environment. This is based on new data from the leading talent solutions provider, WilsonHCG. WilsonHCG’s talent intelligence and labour market analytics platform has disclosed that the UK job market, while faring slightly better than in recent months, continues to struggle, with overall job postings decreasing by 1.2% between June and July 2024. This marks the tenth consecutive month of decline. Despite these adverse market conditions, the demand…

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Women experience significantly more difficulty in separating their work and family lives when working from home compared to men, according to new research from Durham University Business School. While remote work is often praised for its potential to address gender inequality due to its flexibility, these findings highlight that personal circumstances still impact women’s careers. The research, carried out by Menghan Shen, an MSc Information Management student at the University of Sheffield, and Dr. Efpraxia Zamani, Associate Professor of Information Systems at Durham University Business School, aimed to understand the experiences of both women and men working remotely, focusing on…

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Skills shortages: The real challenge for the water industry While discussions around bonus payments, funding, and hygiene have dominated the headlines, the primary concern for the water industry over the next six years is staffing. This is the view of specialist recruiter, Water by Murray. The recruiter has cautioned employers that significant skills shortages affecting the sector could hinder many key projects planned for AMP8, commencing in 2025. According to Water by Murray’s Water Industry Labour Report, which surveyed nearly 4,000 specialist engineers, ‘skills and recruitment’ was identified as the foremost issue facing the water industry, surpassing concerns about ageing…

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Web Designers use configuration projects to make visual components like fastens and scroll bars. They ordinarily have skills in UI (UI) and client experience (UX), and that implies they know how to decisively plan a site that is natural and web designers simple for guests to explore. On the off chance that your advantage is provoked, we should dive into this vocation and see the stuff to turn into an effective website specialist. What truly do website specialists do? Before discussing the abilities or schooling required, we should uncover the everyday undertakings of a web designers specialist so you can…

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It’s important to consider comfort, functionality, and style while selecting the best summer workwear. As temperatures rise in the UK it’s crucial to select clothing that keeps you cool whilst staying professional. This complete guide will help you in selecting the ideal summer shorts, shirts, and other workwear pieces so that you stay comfortable and look great all season long. Prioritise Breathable Fabrics Choose breathable and light-weight materials to provide the most comfort possible on hot days. Among the top materials for summertime workwear are: Cotton Linen Performance Fabrics  Choose Lighter Colours  Lighter colours reflect sunlight which helps keep you…

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