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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.
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CFOs juggle cost cuts, growth bets & AI confidence gap

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.
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AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.
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Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.
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AI's next phase in Australia: 4 Predictions for 2026

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Australia races into AI's next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.
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Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
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CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.
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National AI Plan welcomed for advancing digital skills inclusion

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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The Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance has praised the National AI Plan for focusing on AI skills and digital literacy to reduce digital exclusion in Australia.
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Bendigo Bank adopts Google Cloud AI to boost staff skills & security

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Bendigo Bank partners with Google Cloud to harness AI and enhance cybersecurity, boosting staff skills and streamlining services for 2.9 million customers.
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Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.
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AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
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Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
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UK & global employers prioritise different skills for 2025 hires

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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UK employers prioritise operational skills like market analysis and project management for 2025 hires, while global demand surges for AI and coding expertise.
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SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.
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SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.
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Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.
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Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.
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How public sector organisations can achieve private sector-level digital experiences

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Australian public sector can match private sector digital experiences by adopting interoperable platforms, unified channels, shared tools, and AI to enhance service delivery.
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Job security trumps burnout as Aussies seek stability, not change

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Amid rising burnout, just 18% of Australian workers consider changing jobs, favouring stability over uncertainty, reveals new ELMO Software research.