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AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services
Data Protection

AI-driven cybersecurity shapes future of managed services

CMTG stresses AI-driven cybersecurity is vital for managed services, enabling real-time threat detection to protect sectors like finance, engineering, and insurance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
Data Analytics

Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia

Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Global Stories

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Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering
DevOps

Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering

Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering
Unified Communications

Siemens unveils SysML v2 modeler to boost systems engineering

Siemens launches Systems Modeler for SysML v2, a web-based tool boosting collaborative engineering across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Matillion launches Maia to automate & simplify data engineering
Data Analytics

Matillion launches Maia to automate & simplify data engineering

Matillion launches Maia, an AI-powered tool that automates data engineering workflows, boosting productivity and simplifying complex data pipeline creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential
EduTech

Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre
Edge Computing

Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre

Vertiv has opened its new Sydney HQ with the first Customer Experience Centre in Australia, enhancing support for the nation's growing digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery
Software-as-a-Service

Pulumi launches IDP to speed secure cloud infrastructure delivery

Pulumi launches Pulumi IDP, an internal developer platform to speed cloud infrastructure delivery with built-in security and governance controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Siemens to acquire Wevolver, expanding global engineering reach
Robotics

Siemens to acquire Wevolver, expanding global engineering reach

Siemens Digital Industries Software will acquire Wevolver to enhance its Supplyframe platform and expand its reach to millions of engineers worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Engineering stories

CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
Artificial Intelligence

CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform

CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Engineering a future that works for everyone
Clean technologies

Engineering a future that works for everyone

An engineer at Black & White Engineering highlights the need for flexible work to retain women and build a resilient engineering profession by 2025.

By Aurore Knight • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure
Hyperscale

Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure

Kao Data's new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
Risk & Compliance

UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand

UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
Data Science

PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space

PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
EduTech

Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform

Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
Digital Transformation

Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff

Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025