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Optimizely training sparks surge in marketing AI agents
DevOps

Optimizely training sparks surge in marketing AI agents

Growing demand for hands-on AI training has pushed Optimizely’s waitlist past 1,500 as marketers turn agents into daily workflow tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice

As AI becomes routine at work, more employees are turning to practice-based training, with Skillsoft's CAISY simulations up 341% in a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
EY rolls out AI audit tools across global assurance
Data Analytics

EY rolls out AI audit tools across global assurance

The rollout puts AI into 160,000 audits and could cut administrative work as EY braces for bigger data volumes and tougher assurance demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Forrester finds AI training gap stalls workplace gains
Digital Transformation

Forrester finds AI training gap stalls workplace gains

Many firms risk wasted AI spend as just 16% of workers have high AIQ, leaving staff ill-prepared for routine use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
Risk & Compliance

OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate

The world may face faster job losses and cyber risks than many expect as OpenAI urges governments to debate AI rules before decisions turn urgent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile
Phishing

KnowBe4 tops G2 as award haul boosts cyber profile

Customer reviews have kept the group top of G2 for more than six years, while fresh awards broaden its appeal across cyber, workplace and marketing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training
Artificial Intelligence

Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training

About 60 Indigenous students in New Brunswick will gain IT and cybersecurity training as employers struggle to fill cyber roles across Canada.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
ROLLER cuts finance work with Oracle NetSuite OneWorld
Digital Transformation

ROLLER cuts finance work with Oracle NetSuite OneWorld

Manual close processes have been reduced as the software group automates revenue recognition and consolidates finance across 30 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
AI agents shake up accounting firms' bookkeeping workflows
Data Protection

AI agents shake up accounting firms' bookkeeping workflows

Routine bookkeeping is becoming faster but riskier, as firms weigh oversight, data security and how many junior hours AI agents can replace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms
Software-as-a-Service

Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms

Poor digital adoption could cost a mid-sized enterprise USD $10.9 million a year, as staff struggle to use AI tools effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession
Data Analytics

Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession

Despite recession fears, 74 per cent of senior executives still plan to keep AI near the top of budgets, KPMG found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

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AI&Beyond launches partner circle for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

AI&Beyond launches partner circle for enterprise AI

The selective scheme aims to speed enterprise AI uptake by linking trusted advisers with clients, while AI&Beyond handles delivery and shares revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage
EduTech

Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage

More than 300 students will get free training and mentoring as a national contest tries to fill Australia’s cyber skills gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities
eLearning

AcademyEX launches AI training scheme for charities

New Zealand charities will gain donated AI training places as businesses buy academyEX licences, widening access beyond the corporate sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost performance
Human Capital Management

Auticon report says neurodiverse teams boost performance

For employers facing skills shortages, the report argues neurodiverse hiring can improve culture, retention and project outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Pexa Clear opens for property AML compliance ahead
Software-as-a-Service

Pexa Clear opens for property AML compliance ahead

Real estate agencies and conveyancers face new AML checks from 1 July 2026, with PEXA Clear sold per transaction to cut compliance costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds
Data Protection

Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds

Concern over privacy is rising as 65% of employees say their personal data may be used to train AI tools, the survey found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026