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Australian Stories

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How AI is transforming the Australian workforce

Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.

By Rob Newell • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Information Communication & Technology

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers

Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.

By Matias Madou • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Udemy introduces AI-driven thematic analysis to bolster group learning

Udemy unveils an AI-powered thematic analysis tool aimed at enriching cohort learning experiences, driving greater collaboration, and enhancing cross-functional comprehension on its online education platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era

HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Certinia report examines motivation in consultants

A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Hyperscale

50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Marketing Technologies

UK's ambitious Digital Skills Bootcamps lure young tech talent

The UK Secretary of State for Science and Technology launches free Digital Skills Bootcamps, aiming to create a tech-savvy generation.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Europe's Low Code No Code Revolution: Unlocking Innovation, Agility, and Digital Transformation

Europe's institutions combat a talent shortage and the Great Resignation by harnessing Low-code/No-Code technology, quickening app development whilst fostering innovation and digital transformation.

By Naresh Duddu • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

EduTech

Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute

Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Leadership

Tech leaders urge UK government to invest in AI skills training

At a Parliamentary Skills Summit, tech industry leaders urged the UK government for significant investment in digital AI training, aiming to upskill future generations and close the digital skill gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Cost

UK's digital skill gap tackled by Institute of Coding's courses

Despite misconceptions, UK's digital skills confidence crisis; addressing cost and time barriers with free, flexible courses to boost tech capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Email Security

Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand

Netsafe, a charitable organisation in New Zealand, has launched 'Get Set Up for Safety', a nationwide initiative to equip senior citizens with skills to combat online threats such as fraud and scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

EduTech

Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership

Cybersecurity firm Egress announces a partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, donating 23 computers and providing tech skills to boost the charity's digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024