Australian Stories

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity

Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.

By Jon Lang • 6 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019

Global Stories

Health Technologies

Mercy Ships: Bringing hope and healing to developing nations

Mercy Ships, known for medical aid in developing nations, now seeks IT volunteers to support their floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in West Africa.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Asia Pacific financial services firms embrace AI's benefits

Asia Pacific financial services firms are accelerating AI adoption for growth, with 52% already leveraging AI, outpacing other sectors, says a Microsoft study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Marketing Technologies

Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe

Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

Virtualisation

AU firms can't provide uninterrupted access to data & services

80% of local organisations admit that they're unable to meet demands – leading to more than $16.4 million in losses every year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Data Analytics

Ditch the certificate, it's all about practical skills in the world of data

A major survey by Qlik reveals practical skills trump degrees in data science, highlighting vast career opportunities for data-literate individuals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Notebook

IDC: Commercial sector will lead ICT spending to $4.8 trillion in 2023

Despite global uncertainty and trade wars, IDC forecasts ICT spending to hit USD $4.8 trillion by 2023, led by the commercial sector with a 5.1% CAGR.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019

Marketing Technologies

Adobe Advertising Ambassador program launches in Australia

The program aims to lead transformation of digital experiences in the Australian market for selected Australian partners, with a wider rollout to follow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2019

Robotics

Implementing AI with the team you have - DataRobot

AI isn't just for data scientists. DataRobot shows how automated machine learning can empower all employees to become citizen data scientists.

By Tim Young • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Digital Transformation

Are we unprepared for the jobs of the future?

Employees in the Asia Pacific region are concerned their employers won't support their future job requirements, according to a report by Skillsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019

Cybersecurity

Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019

Virtualisation

Veeam study outlines 'four Cs' of business intelligence

Businesses are losing at least US$20 million every year because they can't meet users' demands for uninterrupted access to data and applications.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How emerging tech will impact the public sector

Digital transformation presents both challenges and opportunities for the public sector, according to Oracle ANZ Public Sector VP Surend Dayal.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Data Analytics

How digital transformation will increase revenue for the Australian construction industry

Procore Technologies and ACA Research have released a report on technology usage and skills in the Australian construction industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Education, Learning & Training

Singtel to invest $45m in upskilling employees

Singtel will support its 12,600 Singapore employees with the skills to be able to thrive in the digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019

EduTech

DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies

New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019