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Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies
Fintech

Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies

Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Half of workers may shift to contract roles by 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Half of workers may shift to contract roles by 2025

A new report reveals that over half of permanent workers are contemplating a shift to contract roles by 2025, signalling a significant workforce shift in tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Global Stories

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Red Hat unveils enhanced AI tools for hybrid cloud use
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat unveils enhanced AI tools for hybrid cloud use

Red Hat has unveiled enhancements to its AI portfolio, focusing on cost reduction and seamless integration of private data across hybrid cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget
Artificial Intelligence

Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget

Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility
eLearning

The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility

Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.

By Dr Amy Lomellini • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million
EduTech

Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million

Jamf plans to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million, aiming to unite identity and device management for enhanced security and user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Turnitin launches Clarity tool to enhance academic integrity
Generative AI

Turnitin launches Clarity tool to enhance academic integrity

Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool designed to uphold academic integrity and promote responsible AI use among students and educators.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Case Study: Macquarie University's journey to a future-proof digital infrastructure
Unified Communications

Case Study: Macquarie University's journey to a future-proof digital infrastructure

Macquarie University has modernised its digital infrastructure in partnership with CommScope, enhancing reliability and scalability to meet evolving educational demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Juniper Networks unveils EX4000 Series Switches for AI
Network Infrastructure

Juniper Networks unveils EX4000 Series Switches for AI

Juniper Networks has launched the EX4000 Series Switches, enhancing digital infrastructure with AI-driven capabilities and energy-efficient design for seamless connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
HP partners with Cambridge for EdTech education fellowship
Unified Communications

HP partners with Cambridge for EdTech education fellowship

HP and Cambridge University Press & Assessment have selected 24 European and Central Asian education leaders for their EdTech Fellowship to enhance technology in education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Infosys & Siemens expand partnership to boost AI learning
Digital Transformation

Infosys & Siemens expand partnership to boost AI learning

Infosys and Siemens have expanded their partnership to enhance AI-driven digital learning for over 250,000 staff worldwide through My Learning World.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations
EduTech

Why accessibility should be central to lifelong learning in all organisations

As the job market transforms, organisations must prioritise accessible lifelong learning to equip all employees, including those with disabilities, for success.

By Tony Maguire • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Infosys unveils AI features for Australian Open 2025
Digital Transformation

Infosys unveils AI features for Australian Open 2025

Infosys and Tennis Australia unveil innovative AI features for the 2025 Australian Open, enhancing fan interactivity and player insights.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support
Artificial Intelligence

Wall Street English unveils AI chatbot for student support

Wall Street English has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot offering round-the-clock support to enhance the global learning experience for its students.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

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IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Robotics

IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

By Dr Rashmi Mantri • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM

Online learning could be the key to bridging the gender gap in STEM, empowering women with flexible, accessible education opportunities in 2025.

By Alexandra Mounoury • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025