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FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders
Small Language Models

FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders

Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
Robotics

Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector

Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.

By Todd Redwood • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
How AI is shaping the future of enterprise productivity
Data Analytics

How AI is shaping the future of enterprise productivity

AI is set to revolutionise enterprise productivity, automating tasks and fostering innovation, while companies navigate data quality and ethical challenges.

By Grant Wild • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Rippling launches custom course builder tool for Aussie firms
EduTech

Rippling launches custom course builder tool for Aussie firms

Rippling unveils a custom course builder tool to elevate L&D for Australian businesses, aiming to streamline tailored training and boost productivity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia
Government

Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

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Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030
Digital Transformation

Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030

Financial controllers worldwide expect a major evolution in their roles by 2030, as revealed in EY's report, highlighting the shift towards value creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem
EduTech

How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem

Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.

By Karthik Sj • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Low code & No code

Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week

Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap

Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Infosys & NVIDIA expand AI tech to revolutionise telecom
Unified Communications

Infosys & NVIDIA expand AI tech to revolutionise telecom

Infosys is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to develop generative AI-powered solutions for telecoms, leveraging Infosys Topaz and NVIDIA NIMs technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Hexaware partners with upGrad to train employees in Gen AI
eLearning

Hexaware partners with upGrad to train employees in Gen AI

Hexaware Technologies partners with upGrad Enterprise to train 100+ employees in generative AI, aiming to enhance its AI-first strategy and bolster workforce skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences
Cybersecurity

Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences

As the cybersecurity landscape intensifies, Microsoft Copilot for Security emerges as a CISO ally by enhancing incident reporting, threat prevention, and team upskilling.

By Micah Heaton • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Firewalls

Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage

Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia's Budget 2025
Smart Cities

Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia's Budget 2025

As Malaysia awaits Budget 2025, tech leaders, including entrepreneur Georg Chmiel, call for AI, blockchain, and digital investments to propel the nation's global tech standing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024