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Victoria's tech workforce grows 9.75%, exceeding national rate
Cybersecurity

Victoria's tech workforce grows 9.75%, exceeding national rate

Victoria's tech workforce surged by 9.75% in 2023, exceeding the national average, as over 306,000 now hold roles in the digital sector.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Why getting AI adoption right the first time is crucial for success
Digital Transformation

Why getting AI adoption right the first time is crucial for success

As AI adoption surges across Australia, CIOs emphasise careful implementation to avoid costly mistakes, with 85% allocating budgets for its development.

By Leon Scott • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
Australian Computer Society

Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024

Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Australian midmarket firms prioritise generative AI adoption
Data Analytics

Australian midmarket firms prioritise generative AI adoption

A recent SAP study reveals that 90% of Australian midmarket businesses prioritise generative AI adoption amid ongoing operational challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption
EduTech

AI transforms Australian accounting with 99.6% adoption

New research reveals 79% of Australian accountants see outsourcing as essential for growth, while 99.6% have embraced AI in their practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Global Stories

AI Adoption stories

Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth
Data Analytics

Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth

Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
TCS & NVIDIA join forces to advance AI across sectors
Unified Communications

TCS & NVIDIA join forces to advance AI across sectors

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with NVIDIA to launch a new business unit focused on boosting AI adoption across multiple industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
AI fuels cloud race among Microsoft, AWS, & Google
Hyperscale

AI fuels cloud race among Microsoft, AWS, & Google

A new report reveals that AI now drives cloud demand, with Microsoft leading the race, followed by AWS and Google, as 22% of recent projects integrate AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024
Data governance

APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024

Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Simplismart secures USD $7m to enhance AI for enterprises
Generative AI

Simplismart secures USD $7m to enhance AI for enterprises

Simplismart has raised USD $7m in funding led by Accel to advance its AI deployment capabilities, unveiling a cutting-edge inference engine for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI Adoption stories

UK firms delay investments amid pre-autumn budget fears
Artificial Intelligence

UK firms delay investments amid pre-autumn budget fears

A survey reveals that 70% of UK financial leaders are delaying investments due to uncertainties before the Autumn Budget, with technology spending prioritised.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
AI adoption in NZ retail lags behind Singapore & Australia
Human Capital Management

AI adoption in NZ retail lags behind Singapore & Australia

Research reveals New Zealand's retail sector lags in AI adoption, with only 33% of workers using technology, compared to 92% in Singapore and 46% in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms
Generative AI

Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms

A Capgemini report reveals a stark gap between the potential and actual use of Generative AI in UK management, with only 34.9% actively utilising its tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
AI adoption gap widens between large & small UK law firms
Digital Transformation

AI adoption gap widens between large & small UK law firms

A Thomson Reuters report reveals that 75% of top UK law firms promote AI use, compared to just 45% of those ranked 21-40, widening the tech adoption gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
AI adoption surges in financial sector, says Vesper study
Data Analytics

AI adoption surges in financial sector, says Vesper study

Vesper Technologies reports that 84% of financial firms now use AI, driven by competitive pressure, with spending on AI hardware set to rise significantly.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances
Human Capital Management

Singapore employees experience challenges & AI advances

Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals insights on enhancing employee experiences in Singapore, addressing challenges and highlighting the importance of workplace culture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust
Human Capital Management

New Zealand workplaces face challenges in employee trust

Qualtrics' latest Employee Experience Trends report reveals that New Zealand workers are struggling with chaotic work environments and low leadership trust.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024