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Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy
Gaming

Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy

Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades
Identity and Access Management

Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian employers fast-track digital change amid skills gap
Data Analytics

Australian employers fast-track digital change amid skills gap

Eighty-four per cent of Australian employers are advancing digital transformation, yet nearly half doubt their workforce has the skills to deliver these initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Online learning stories

Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Data Protection

Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
EduTech

academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
WiseTech shifts CargoWise pricing to per-transaction
Customer Experience

WiseTech shifts CargoWise pricing to per-transaction

WiseTech overhauls CargoWise pricing, scrapping seat and hosting fees in favour of AI-enabled per-transaction Value Packs for logistics.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
Unified Communications

SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Infosys launches AI-first model to transform global GCCs
Digital Transformation

Infosys launches AI-first model to transform global GCCs

Infosys has launched an AI-First GCC Model to help global firms transform their capability centres into scalable, AI-enabled hubs across diverse industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SAP unveils AI tools & skills drive to boost developer impact
Marketing Technologies

SAP unveils AI tools & skills drive to boost developer impact

SAP launches new AI-driven developer tools and makes ongoing commitment to enhancing enterprise application development.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Extreme Wi-Fi 7 sees rising global adoption in key sectors
Firewalls

Extreme Wi-Fi 7 sees rising global adoption in key sectors

Extreme Networks reports growing global adoption of its Wi-Fi 7 solutions across education, healthcare, sports, and entertainment sectors, boosting connectivity and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot
EduTech

Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste
Windows 10

UK firms urged to reuse old Windows laptops to fight e-waste

UK firms are urged to reuse and donate old Windows 10 laptops to curb e-waste and support those facing social exclusion through SocialBox.Biz's scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme
Artificial Intelligence

KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme

KPMG UK launches an AI skills programme with Multiverse, training 134 staff across all levels to boost AI literacy and earn formal qualifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
How the UK is adapting to the government's AI plans on online learning platforms
EduTech

How the UK is adapting to the government's AI plans on online learning platforms

UK's e-learning platforms are embracing AI, with students keen to learn AI fundamentals and applications amid growing government focus on AI education.

By Adam Uzonyi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps
Data Analytics

Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel donates over 1,100 devices to boost Taiwan non-profits

Zyxel Networks has donated over 1,100 networking devices and software licences to 120 Taiwanese non-profits, boosting digital transformation and services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025