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CyberPath study says barriers block cyber job entry
Cybersecurity

CyberPath study says barriers block cyber job entry

Australians seeking cyber security jobs face costly certification hurdles and vague entry rules, leaving employers short of qualified applicants.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
NIIT Learning tops Fosway AI market assessment again
Digital Transformation

NIIT Learning tops Fosway AI market assessment again

Rising pressure on learning leaders to prove AI returns has kept NIIT Learning at the top of Fosway's digital learning assessment for a second year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Beyond opens Manila delivery centre with 200 roles
Digital Transformation

Beyond opens Manila delivery centre with 200 roles

The move expands its cloud delivery network in Asia-Pacific as demand for AI and transformation projects drives hiring for engineers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI
Robotics

Executives warn AI adoption outpaces governance & ROI

Wider use of AI is raising fresh concerns over security, skills and ROI as businesses race ahead of governance and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Saicon acquires Pragmatyc to boost AIoT capabilities
Manufacturing

Saicon acquires Pragmatyc to boost AIoT capabilities

The deal gives Saicon more specialist talent as enterprises race to link AI projects with cloud, data and physical operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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DataX Connect adds gender questions to salary survey
Data centers

DataX Connect adds gender questions to salary survey

Wider pay and promotion gaps for women in data centres are driving a new survey to probe whether gender affects progression and retention.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Nambiar Group unveils new site, sets 10,000 staff goal
Enterprise Resource Planning

Nambiar Group unveils new site, sets 10,000 staff goal

The rebrand aims to sharpen the group's identity as it pursues a 10,000-strong global workforce across businesses from software to property.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Alberta commits CAD $50 million to Amii over five years
Digital Transformation

Alberta commits CAD $50 million to Amii over five years

The five-year funding is aimed at turning Alberta's AI research into faster public services, stronger health care and local commercial gains.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Yesterday
Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth
Digital Transformation

Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth

The new Bangalore base will bolster hiring and product development as the fintech group expands engineering, AI and cybersecurity work globally.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth
Software-as-a-Service

Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth

The Dubai-based group is tapping India's engineering talent to deepen support for client platforms, AI and cyber security worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Bank of Maharashtra launches cybersecurity hackathon
Data Analytics

Bank of Maharashtra launches cybersecurity hackathon

Students and dropouts will pitch banking security ideas for a prize pool of more than INR ₹10 lakh as digital fraud risks mount.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra
Data Protection

OpenAI runs AI workshop for public servants in Canberra

Public servants tested ChatGPT and Codex on drafting and research, as agencies weigh whether AI can speed up routine work without losing human oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise
Manufacturing

IoT firms face skills strain as global deployments rise

Skills shortages are delaying IoT roll-outs as firms expand abroad, with 60 per cent of decision-makers citing expertise gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Brightbeam chief warns GPT 5.6 outpaces Irish firms
Digital Transformation

Brightbeam chief warns GPT 5.6 outpaces Irish firms

Irish firms risk falling further behind as GPT 5.6 outpaces their ability to retrain staff, redesign workflows and justify AI spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Lumber launches in Canada to aid construction payroll
Data centers

Lumber launches in Canada to aid construction payroll

Canadian contractors could cut payroll errors and compliance risk as Lumber enters a market short of skilled construction workers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure
Smart Cities

BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure

Industry can now test grid, EV charging and cybersecurity systems in a virtual setting before risking outages on live networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
UK manufacturers await direct support from strategy
Supply Chain

UK manufacturers await direct support from strategy

Many firms still lack grants and training as ministers' industrial push is judged on what reaches factory floors, Fluke research shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
AI skills now outrank experience for UK jobseekers
Digital Transformation

AI skills now outrank experience for UK jobseekers

Nearly two-thirds of UK employers say AI is reshaping hiring, with entry-level candidates now judged more on digital skills than experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week