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Lumify Learn launches tech training packs for jobs

Lumify Learn rolls out Pro Packs to steer Australians into cyber security, AI, data, IT support and programming jobs with workplace placements.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Risk & Compliance

Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each

Sydney venture studio Repeat Builders backs five startups with AUD $3 million each, targeting startup failure before founders are hired.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Digital Transformation

Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion

Cloudwerx names Harsh Mishra to spearhead Adelaide expansion as it targets defence, energy and government demand for integrated transformation services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago

DevOps

AI reshapes Australian tech jobs, not replaces them

Australia's tech roles are being reshaped by AI as Hays sees software, data and cloud tasks automated, while pay stays strong.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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Data Protection

Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre for AI security

Proofpoint opens Paris innovation centre to tackle AI security risks as it deepens European investment and expands its customer briefing hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Australia's maturing gaming industry eyes further growth as hit titles boost jobs, exports and optimism despite Big Ant Studios criticism.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Sage unveils glass box AI push across finance & HR

Sage deepens AI drive with PwC and AWS tie-ups, launching new finance, HR and migration tools built around auditable 'glass box' systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Crypto

Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing

Stripe deepens push into AI commerce as Google partnership, agent wallets and token billing aim to reshape online payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 6 days ago

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DevOps

Foxway Circular UK wins King's Award for SMART software

Foxway Circular UK's SMART software wins King's Award as more than 800 refurbishers in 50 countries use it to simplify Windows licensing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Marketing Technologies

Singapore World Cup viewing shifts to more screens

Singapore fans set to split 2026 World Cup viewing across mobile, laptops and TV as OTT and connected TV rise 27%, Nexxen says.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

EduTech

Persistent, IIT Kharagpur launch AI innovation lab

Persistent and IIT Kharagpur set up AI innovation lab to boost healthcare, education and finance research through industry-academia collaboration.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

Singapore employers struggle to fill tech roles amid AI

Singapore employers widen use of outsourcing and training as 95% struggle to hire tech staff and data roles prove hardest amid AI shift.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Hyperscale

Canada to spin off photonics centre to attract capital

Feds moves to turn its photonics fabrication centre into a commercial venture, aiming to draw private investment and keep strategic semiconductor work at home.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Supply Chain

Sumillion wins King's Award for sustainable IT procurement

Basingstoke IT provider Sumillion is recognised for cutting waste and emissions through carbon-tracked procurement, reuse and lifecycle management.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

DevOps

AWS North conference returns to Gateshead for second year

AWS North conference returns to Gateshead as organisers look to grow regional cloud community after a successful inaugural event.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Storage

Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth

Climb launches people-led MSP partnership model as distributor bets on human support to help providers tackle margins, hiring strain and service complexity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Data Protection

The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses

UK subscription businesses face pro-rata refund systems, stricter cancellation rules and a Spring 2027 deadline under new consumer protection reforms.

By Tom Gates • 3 min read • 6 days ago