Australian Stories

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Human Capital Management

Prophet appoints Bec Geyer as Head of Talent & People

Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Fintech

Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Manufacturing

Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Clean technologies

Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

PMC opens major India centre to boost global retail innovation

PMC has launched a 35,000 sq ft Innovation & Delivery Centre in Vadodara, India, doubling its workforce to boost global retail digital transformation projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

AR, VR & Metaverse

Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed

Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative

GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Artificial Intelligence

Tech roles top UK pay league as AI skills fuel rises

Tech roles keep topping UK pay charts as AI skills drive a 9% rise in median salaries to GBP £48,595, outpacing wider wage growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Human Capital Management

NG Bailey to recruit over 70 apprentices across UK

NG Bailey will recruit over 70 apprentices across the UK, offering roles in engineering, building services, facilities and IT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Disaster Recovery

New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Access Group adopts co-CEO model to drive AI growth

Access names Jon Jorgensen co-CEO with Chris Bayne to split tech and commercial roles as it targets AI-fuelled growth off GBP £1.2 billion sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Partner Programmes

Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ

German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025

Data Protection

ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber

ISACA named global authority for US defence CMMC credentials, reshaping cyber standards for more than 200,000 suppliers worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

Subzero Engineering launches APAC hub in Vietnam for growth

Subzero Engineering has opened a new manufacturing and R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City to boost data centre solutions and growth across the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

DevOps

How integrations can drive SaaS growth

SaaS firms turning integrations from cost burdens into growth drivers see faster sales, larger contracts, and stronger customer loyalty through seamless connectivity.

By Tanner Burson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025