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Upskilling stories

Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow
Digital Transformation

Almost 10% of Australian jobs to be automated by 2027: ServiceNow

New research outlines how artificial intelligence will create a once-in-a-generation opportunity to upskill Aussie workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector
Microsoft

Alternative employment pathways critical to tech sector

Creating new career pathways for 1.1 million Australians could help build the nation's tech workforce of the future, a new report has found. .

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
ACS and Zenva join forces to boost Australia's IT skills
Education, Learning & Training

ACS and Zenva join forces to boost Australia's IT skills

ACS has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the online training platform, Zenva, to boost Australia's IT skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2023
Tax, accounting professionals must adapt to rapid shifts in AI
Artificial Intelligence

Tax, accounting professionals must adapt to rapid shifts in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) and technological change are putting pressure on tax, accounting and legal professions to adapt in order to thrive.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023

Global Stories

Upskilling stories

London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI
Data Analytics

London conference to explore data's future through Generative AI

Databricks CIO Robin Sutara will host a panel discussion with Di Mayze, Global Head of Data and AI at WPP, and Natalie Cramp, CEO of Profusion.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
How CISOs are leveraging people and technology to boost security
DevOps

How CISOs are leveraging people and technology to boost security

Amid a complex threat landscape and staff shortages, CISOs are turning to software development teams for cybersecurity aid.

By Matias Madou • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023
Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC
Google

Google.org launches AI, security and resilience initiative in APAC

Google.org, in partnership with Infoxchange and the ADB, will provide digital resilience training to 40 NGOs in Asia and the Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2023
Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Fintech

Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses

Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Datacom launches virtual work experience platform for future tech workers
EduTech

Datacom launches virtual work experience platform for future tech workers

The virtual work experience platform focuses on four key tech pathways – cloud, automation, cyber and software development.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2023
Learning management systems said to aid in employee retention
EduTech

Learning management systems said to aid in employee retention

A recent LinkedIn 2023 Workplace Learning Report found that upskilling employees is a priority for those responsible for learning and development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Fortinet joins ITU-D to drive cybersecurity and digital skills development
Firewalls

Fortinet joins ITU-D to drive cybersecurity and digital skills development

Fortinet has announced it has become a member of the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
Darktrace unveils AI-enabled capabilities for incident response
Ransomware

Darktrace unveils AI-enabled capabilities for incident response

Heal completes Darktrace's cyber AI loop, delivering resilience throughout the cyber lifecycle from prevention, detection, response, and recovery.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Infosys and Adobe partner to empower learning and upskilling
Unified Communications

Infosys and Adobe partner to empower learning and upskilling

Infosys collaborates with Adobe to transform the digital workforce through its online learning platform, Infosys Springboard, under its Tech for Good charter.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023
Maximizing AI's potential through further training
Generative AI

Maximizing AI's potential through further training

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized work and legislation. Upskilling is crucial to meet the demand for AI specialists.

By Chris Duffy • 5 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2023
Google reports - rise of AI set to boost UK economy by $400Bn
Artificial Intelligence

Google reports - rise of AI set to boost UK economy by $400Bn

The rise of AI could boost the UK economy by £400bn by 2030, according to a report by Google, despite job losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

Retail's shift: Contactless payment's post-pandemic impact
Marketing Technologies

Retail's shift: Contactless payment's post-pandemic impact

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of contactless payment methods, reshaping retail and supporting larger consumer trends.

By Amber Skinner-Jozefson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023
IBM, One NZ, Datacom: Attractive Employers in IT Sector
EduTech

IBM, One NZ, Datacom: Attractive Employers in IT Sector

Randstad research names IBM, One NZ and Datacom amongst the most attractive employers in New Zealand within the IT and telecommunications sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2023