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Rocket graduates first Perth NextGen Academy intake
Digital Transformation

Rocket graduates first Perth NextGen Academy intake

The Perth intake's permanent hires underline a widening mainframe skills gap as older specialists retire from critical banking and government systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Gallagher to unveil new security tools at GSX 2026
Digital Transformation

Gallagher to unveil new security tools at GSX 2026

Customers in Atlanta will see Gallagher's push to tie access control, perimeter security and visitor management into one platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Skillable launches AI tools across lab training workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable launches AI tools across lab training workflow

Users can now get AI help writing, delivering and validating hands-on labs, as Skillable seeks to cut admin work and speed training scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Cisco report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity jobs
Security Operations Centres

Cisco report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity jobs

Routine cyber tasks are being automated, while employers face higher demand for staff who can judge risk, oversee AI tools and respond to incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
eLearning

NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients

The wins underline its growing influence in workplace learning, with 90 awards for NIIT Learning and 24 more for SweetRush.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast
Supply Chain

Pt Blink opens first construction tech centre on Gold Coast

Builders and developers will get a new showcase for industrialised construction as PT Blink shifts from development into commercial scale-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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AI prompts Canadians to rethink careers, survey finds
Data Analytics

AI prompts Canadians to rethink careers, survey finds

AI is pushing many Canadians to change course, with 54% rethinking their studies or careers and most worried about CUSMA talks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse
Digital Transformation

Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse

The 13-month scheme aims to cut revenue leakage by 50% by automating admin and freeing depot staff for customer advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand
Data Protection

Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand

Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland
Public Sector

Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland

More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
ESET Canada names three women cybersecurity scholars
Network Security

ESET Canada names three women cybersecurity scholars

The award aims to widen Canada's cybersecurity talent pipeline as women remain underrepresented in the fast-growing sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal
Data Analytics

West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal

Eligible workers will continue to get fully funded training in five digital courses as the West Midlands tackles a 280,000-person skills gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
DBS & IBF partner on AI skills & jobs in Singapore
Digital Transformation

DBS & IBF partner on AI skills & jobs in Singapore

Singapore banks face faster job changes as DBS and IBF roll out AI training, reskilling and youth pathways for workers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Australian businesses turn to Revenue-as-a-Service
Software-as-a-Service

Australian businesses turn to Revenue-as-a-Service

With hiring tight and costs rising, firms are outsourcing sales and customer retention to lift revenue without adding permanent headcount.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises
Risk & Compliance

New Zealand distributors eye grid upgrades as demand rises

Rising electrification is forcing New Zealand distributors to prioritise grid resilience, data and investment planning as demand outpaces upgrades.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Interactive launches company-wide AI adoption program
Digital Transformation

Interactive launches company-wide AI adoption program

Internal testing is already cutting security response times from 40 minutes to seven, as Interactive prepares to sell the same AI methods to customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian educators back lifelong learning but lag on AI
Digital Transformation

Australian educators back lifelong learning but lag on AI

Many institutions are still unprepared to embed AI into learning pathways, even as most educators back retraining graduates for changing careers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week