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AI to reshape Australian industries, creating new opportunities
Digital Transformation

AI to reshape Australian industries, creating new opportunities

Australian industries are on the cusp of a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to reshape job roles across various sectors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind
Artificial Intelligence

Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind

Alarming gender-based skills gap in AI discovered in Australia, with men twice as likely to use AI tools in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability
EduTech

First Nations' tech businesses building digital capability

Winyama Pty Ltd and Goanna Education are helping improve the digital capabilities of the First Nations' workforce.

By Gaurav Sharma • 7 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023
Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow
Digital Transformation

Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow

New research outlines how artificial intelligence will create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to upskill Aussie workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector
Microsoft

Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector

Creating new career pathways for 1.1 million Australians could help build the nation's tech workforce of the future, a new report has found. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023

Global Stories

Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council
Firewalls

Fortinet creates the Veterans Program Advisory Council

Fortinet, the cybersecurity expert driving the convergence of networking and security, has formed the Veterans Program Advisory Council.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023
Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform
Supply Chain

Immersive Labs unveils enterprise-class cyber skills and resilience platform

Immersive Labs has unveiled the expansion of its enterprise-class, AI-ready platform, now with coverage across the entire organisation.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Why existing employees could be the key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap
Risk & Compliance

Why existing employees could be the key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

Upskilling existing employees offers a faster and potentially more cost-effective strategy to close the skills gap.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI
Data Analytics

London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI

Databricks CIO Robin Sutara will host a panel discussion with Di Mayze, Global Head of Data and AI at WPP, and Natalie Cramp, CEO of Profusion.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
How CISOs are leveraging people and technology to boost security
DevOps

How CISOs are leveraging people and technology to boost security

Amid a complex threat landscape and staff shortages, CISOs are turning to software development teams for cybersecurity aid.

By Matias Madou • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023
Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC
Google

Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC

Google.org, in partnership with Infoxchange and the ADB, will provide digital resilience training to 40 NGOs in Asia and the Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Fintech

Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses

Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Datacom launches virtual work experience platform for future tech workers
EduTech

Datacom launches virtual work experience platform for future tech workers

The virtual work experience platform focuses on four key tech pathways – cloud, automation, cyber and software development.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy
EduTech

Cloud technology's potential impact on New Zealand economy

AWS research shows that small to medium-sized Kiwi enterprises adopting cloud technology could generate NZ$1.5bn in productivity gains by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Big Data LDN 2023: synergy of humans and generative AI
Data Analytics

Big Data LDN 2023: synergy of humans and generative AI

The curtains are closed on day two of Big Data LDN 2023, with the event's focal point centred on the harmonious coexistence of humans and Generative AI.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023
Big Data LDN to host important climate crisis conversations
Data Analytics

Big Data LDN to host important climate crisis conversations

OVO and Monte Carlo CEOs discuss empowering customers with data to tackle climate change at Big Data LDN event.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2023
State of NZ Cloud: The cloud of the future is hybrid
Hybrid Cloud

State of NZ Cloud: The cloud of the future is hybrid

The report found many organisations remain tentative about adopting cloud technology due to a lack of resources and expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023