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Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption
Artificial Intelligence

Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption

Australia faces urgent calls to improve AI adoption and bridge its innovation gap, ranking 105th globally for turning research into commercial success.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth
Disaster Recovery

Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth

Australian organisations are prioritising AI, skills development and resilience to drive growth and enhance cybersecurity amid evolving threats and talent shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators
Digital Transformation

MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators

MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review's innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035
Agricultural Technology

Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

Tasmania's tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap
Robotics

Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap

Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Australian organisations boost cybersecurity spend as AI threats grow
Data Protection

Australian organisations boost cybersecurity spend as AI threats grow

Australian firms plan hefty cybersecurity budget hikes, focusing on AI threats and skills gaps, as 75% boost spending amid rising digital risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Global Stories

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CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps
Cloud Security

Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report
Digital Transformation

AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report

A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President and CFO to drive global growth and enhance its cybersecurity workforce development platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures
Digital Transformation

Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures

Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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UK businesses urged to blend agility & discipline for 2026 growth
Customer Experience

UK businesses urged to blend agility & discipline for 2026 growth

UK firms advised to combine agility and discipline in 2026 amid modest growth, tech advances, ESG focus, and evolving workforce and regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms
Risk & Compliance

AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms

BSI warns many UK and global firms lack robust AI governance despite rising investment, risking operational failures and reputational damage amid growing AI use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
UK AI investment rises as readiness & skills gaps persist
Private Cloud

UK AI investment rises as readiness & skills gaps persist

UK AI investment rises 33% amid skills and readiness gaps; 83% face cyber outages and cloud strategies shift due to geopolitical concerns, says report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Indian developers save 10 hours a week with AI coding tools
DevOps

Indian developers save 10 hours a week with AI coding tools

Indian developers save 10 hours weekly with AI coding tools, outpacing global peers by nearly three hours, as digital skill upskilling gains pace.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap
Firewalls

Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap

Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025