Australian Stories

Australian Computer Society adds 10 new tech roles

The Australian Computer Society has expanded its Migration Skills Assessment program, adding ten new tech occupations amid rising demand in cybersecurity and data science.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Jobs

Aussie firms hire experts as Christmas casual hiring intensifies

As Christmas approaches, Australian retailers are turning to behavioural experts to navigate a surge in casual hiring, facing unprecedented staffing challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM

Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Hybrid & Remote Work

Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland

Expel plans to establish a fully remote workforce in Ireland, creating 50 cybersecurity jobs over the next three years, supported by IDA Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach

Purple Transform raises GBP £4.5 million to expand AI data analytics in the West Midlands, led by Mercia Ventures. The funding will support new sectors and job creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Power / Energy

Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre

Echelon Data Centres has secured a grid connection for its DUB20 campus in County Wicklow, paving the way for a EUR €3.5 billion investment and 1,300 jobs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

NEXTDC unveils Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1

NEXTDC has launched Adelaide's first Tier IV data centre, A1, aiming to drive South Australia's digital transformation with 5MW power and 3,000 sqm of IT space.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Cybersecurity

International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

DevOps

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Digital Entertainment

AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028

A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Health Technologies

Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project

Telefónica Tech UK&I is bolstering Belfast's workforce with 20 new jobs as it aids Northern Ireland's rollout of the encompass health and social care record system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: AI expert says human displacement likely in 10 years

New Zealand artificial intelligence expert Michael Witbrock warns rapid advancements in AI could significantly displace all human jobs within the next 10 years.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Human Capital Management

Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Google

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future

Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Hyperscale

New GBP £3.75 billion data centre planned for Hertsmere

DC01UK plans to build a GBP £3.75 billion data centre in Hertsmere, aiming to cater to rising AI and cloud computing demands, creating thousands of jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product

Altia names Sarah Saxton-Jones as new Head of Product, aiming to bolster innovation and growth with her extensive tech and business transformation experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs

Hybrid Anchor, based in Coatbridge, has acquired Edinburgh tech support firm Off Canvas, creating 40 jobs over three years amid its expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024