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AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia
Recruitment

AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia

Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
EduTech

Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows

Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

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Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams
DevOps

Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams

There's plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.

By Matias Madou • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
EduTech

NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers

NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy
Unified Communications

Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy

Business growth can be optimised by adopting an agile HR approach, enhancing speed and flexibility in response to global market shifts, according to a study and leading companies' practices.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment
Riverbed

Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment

Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Education, Learning & Training

Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling

Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
EduTech

Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI

Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report
Internet of Things

IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report

IoT Analytics' Spring 2024 report reveals key trends, including the coalescence of AI and IoT, driving a projected 17% compound growth of the $236bn IoT market till 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 17th Mar 2024
APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Unified Communications

APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

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AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS
EduTech

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Marketing Technologies

Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator

The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
EduTech

Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security

Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations

A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
EduTech

AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation

New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity
Unified Communications

AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity

Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024