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Hays finds most Australian AI users lack formal training
Manufacturing

Hays finds most Australian AI users lack formal training

Most Australian workers using AI at work have had no formal training, leaving security, privacy and skills gaps as adoption races ahead.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Half of Australian workers feel underpaid, Hays finds
Artificial Intelligence

Half of Australian workers feel underpaid, Hays finds

Cost-of-living pressures are leaving many staff with little real wage growth, even as most remain in jobs they see as secure.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
NSW hosts EdTech summit to showcase innovation hub
Software-as-a-Service

NSW hosts EdTech summit to showcase innovation hub

More than 10,000 delegates will gather in Sydney as New South Wales pushes its education technology sector as an export and jobs driver.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne
Smart Cities

Swinburne & Geotab open transport hub in Melbourne

The new Melbourne hub gives researchers and students access to live vehicle data as Australia pushes safer, cleaner transport planning.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Global Stories

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ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents
Malware

ESET report finds 45% of SMBs hit by cyber incidents

Nearly half of small businesses suffered cyber incidents last year, despite most saying they were confident in their defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices
Data Analytics

EY finds CFOs lack influence over investment choices

Many finance chiefs still struggle to shape strategy, as EY found only a quarter lead investment calls and few are seen as value partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate
Disaster Recovery

UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate

British businesses are recovering slowly from attacks, with fewer than half back to normal within 10 days despite rapid detection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use
Data Protection

North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use

Scattered data and stricter rules are slowing rivals, while 37% of North American finance teams already use AI in multi-step workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime
Disaster Recovery

Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime

Blind spots in monitoring are pushing outage bills higher, with Splunk estimating average downtime now costs USD $15,000 a minute.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Ultimo adds AI digital workers for maintenance teams
Manufacturing

Ultimo adds AI digital workers for maintenance teams

Industrial maintenance teams could save time on routine planning and safety tasks as Ultimo rolls out AI tools through Microsoft Teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Cybanetix launches managed AI service for business risk
Cloud Security

Cybanetix launches managed AI service for business risk

Businesses adopting AI now face a single service aimed at filling gaps in governance, monitoring and incident response across workflows.

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

Stories from Other Regions

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UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts
Customer Experience

UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts

Britain's green push is being hampered by patchy charging, poor data and weak supply-chain transparency, executives say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Yesterday
Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners
Digital Transformation

Multiverse & Synthesia add AI video tools for learners

Learners across the UK will gain access to AI video creation, as employers look for practical returns from workplace training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
The modern MSP is a continuous improvement engine not a helpdesk
Digital Transformation

The modern MSP is a continuous improvement engine not a helpdesk

Continuous improvement, not ticket handling, is becoming the measure of value as firms expect managed services to keep pace with fast-changing IT needs.

By Ralf Donkers • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Ramp launches AI-native Stack for accountants at firms
Digital Transformation

Ramp launches AI-native Stack for accountants at firms

Accountancy firms could cut month-end close work by half on some clients, as the new system automates reconciliations, entries and reviews.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
UK public sector races ahead with AI as trust lags
Data Analytics

UK public sector races ahead with AI as trust lags

Public confidence is trailing adoption, with nearly half of citizens uneasy about AI in services despite rapid uptake by public bodies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030
Manufacturing

UK leaders expect quantum computing disruption by 2030

A majority of large UK firms fear quantum computing could erode competitiveness, but most are delaying hiring and planning until 2030 or later.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago