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Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035
Data Analytics

Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing
Generative AI

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
SIAM Body of Knowledge refresh brings AI, skills & guidance
Unified Communications

SIAM Body of Knowledge refresh brings AI, skills & guidance

The 2025 refresh of the global SIAM Body of Knowledge adds AI, skills, and guidance to help organisations manage complex, multi-vendor service ecosystems effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Global Stories

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Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don't blame them
Marketing Technologies

Small businesses are unsubscribing from their MarTech stack - And I don't blame them

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

By Mellissah Smith • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace & launches MSP growth plan
Digital Transformation

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace & launches MSP growth plan

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace and launches OneCloud Guided Growth to help MSPs expand Microsoft Cloud services and boost revenue potential.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT Industry stories

AI-Powered cloud optimisation: How enterprises can reduce cloud spend by 20-35% using intelligent automation
IT Automation

AI-Powered cloud optimisation: How enterprises can reduce cloud spend by 20-35% using intelligent automation

Enterprises can slash cloud costs by 20-35% using AI-driven automation to cut waste, rightsize resources, and optimise cloud spend efficiently.

By Ashish Kumar • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments
Partner Programmes

The increasing role of channel partners for optimising hyperscale investments

UK CTOs and CIOs increasingly rely on channel partners to optimise hyperscale cloud investments once initial provider incentives end.

By Mike DeSouza • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
UK tech sector wastes GBP £3.06 billion in idle IT skills yearly
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech sector wastes GBP £3.06 billion in idle IT skills yearly

UK tech consultancies waste GBP £3.06 billion annually on idle IT skills despite widespread talent shortages affecting 81% of businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver
Data Analytics

UK enterprises spend GBP £320 billion on AI but half fail to deliver

UK enterprises spend over GBP £320 billion on AI annually, yet half of projects fail to meet expectations, with concerns over value and consultancy returns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Sustainability within the tech industry
Supply Chain

Sustainability within the tech industry

Over 60% of UK tech firms plan to boost sustainability budgets by 10.5% in 2025, embedding environmental responsibility into everyday business.

By Callum Lydon • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK invests GBP £21 million to embed CHERI hardware security in tech
Supply Chain

UK invests GBP £21 million to embed CHERI hardware security in tech

The UK government invests GBP £21 million to embed CHERI hardware security, aiming to prevent 70% of common cyberattacks across critical sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
UK firms fear AI data non-compliance amid new regulatory risks
Security Information and Event Management

UK firms fear AI data non-compliance amid new regulatory risks

Over half of UK firms are unsure if their AI-generated data meets regulations, risking heavy fines amid growing data and compliance challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals
IT Industry

UK tech retail grows 5.4% but trails behind European rivals

UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services
Unified Communications

Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services

Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience
Digital Transformation

Sarah Armstrong Smith to deliver keynotes on cyber resilience

Cybersecurity expert Sarah Armstrong Smith will deliver keynotes worldwide, sharing crisis insights to boost business resilience and innovation from 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Lancom backs Whānau Day 2025 to inspire Auckland youth in tech
Hyperscale

Lancom backs Whānau Day 2025 to inspire Auckland youth in tech

Lancom Technology backs Whānau Day 2025 in Auckland to inspire over 1,000 youths and families towards careers in the tech sector through hands-on activities and talks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Trustmarque & Ultima merge to create UK IT giant with GBP £1bn
Storage

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to create UK IT giant with GBP £1bn

Trustmarque and Ultima are merging to form a UK IT giant with GBP £1bn revenue, combining expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025