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AI reshapes Australian tech jobs, not replaces them
DevOps

AI reshapes Australian tech jobs, not replaces them

Australia's tech roles are being reshaped by AI as Hays sees software, data and cloud tasks automated, while pay stays strong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties
EduTech

Macquarie University & tech group deepen digital ties

Macquarie University and Macquarie Technology Group strike strategic pact to bolster cloud, cyber security and data centre skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces
DevOps

Training lags behind AI use in Australian workplaces

Australian workplaces use generative AI daily, but Plain English Foundation says formal training is missing as workers still battle errors and weak output.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation
DevOps

Intruder launches AI pentesting for faster validation

Intruder's new AI Pentesting tool aims to validate scanner findings in minutes, easing pressure on security teams facing faster-moving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
Manufacturing

Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40

Schneider Electric reports early Impact 2030 gains, with emissions down, 1,100 suppliers onboarded and 2.8 million people gaining electricity access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Fintech

Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting

Sage Intacct's Jon Fasoli says its AI uses a “glass box” model, exposing data, permissions and audit logs to boost confidence.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Most firms using AI see little business value, survey
DevOps

Most firms using AI see little business value, survey

Most organisations using AI are seeing productivity gains, but a survey found few are translating the technology into revenue or measurable ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI response management lifts revenue, says Responsive
Digital Transformation

AI response management lifts revenue, says Responsive

AI use lifts revenue for strategic response leaders as mature firms turn bids, questionnaires and due diligence into faster sales and stronger returns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
US audit firms shift focus from AI adoption to oversight
Data Analytics

US audit firms shift focus from AI adoption to oversight

US audit firms move from AI roll-outs to tighter oversight as Caseware-backed research shows stronger calls for validation and controls.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand
Data Protection

Infosecurity Europe grows channel zone amid demand

Infosecurity Europe to widen its Channel Zone in 2026 after 3,000 visitors and research showing 83% of organisations expect more managed security services.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 6 days ago
MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Robotics

MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure

MAF Roda NZ graduates warn of retention pressures as packhouse automation roles draw young engineers with hands-on work and responsibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • 6 days ago
KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

KPMG survey says managed services vital for AI rollout

KPMG survey finds managed services are becoming central to AI rollout as executives seek help with skills gaps, cyber risk and governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
ReliaQuest backs Florida State AI cybersecurity push
EduTech

ReliaQuest backs Florida State AI cybersecurity push

ReliaQuest and Florida State University unveil a USD $1.5 million AI cyber partnership, launching an annual challenge and student badge programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter
Data Analytics

6 digital marketing tools founders use to scale smarter

Founders can stretch budgets and sharpen campaigns with six affordable digital marketing platforms, from email automation to skills training.

By Darian Kovacs • 10 min read • Last week
AI now powers most dangerous cyber threats, warns SANS
Malware

AI now powers most dangerous cyber threats, warns SANS

Defenders face faster, harder-to-stop attacks as SANS says AI is now built into phishing, malware and reconnaissance at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last week
Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms
Digital Transformation

Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms

Black Ore opens Tax Autopilot to thousands of CPA firms, claiming faster complex returns and up to 98% time savings amid a severe accountant shortage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Identity attack path management gains ground, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Identity attack path management gains ground, survey finds

Organisations boost identity security budgets as more adopt attack path tools, with SpecterOps saying AI and hybrid systems are intensifying risk.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week