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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
EduTech

Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses
Digital Transformation

Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses

Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd 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
Learning and Development in action
Partner Programmes

Learning and Development in action

Recent shifts in business culture are elevating learning and development, with over 60% of leaders in Australia and New Zealand increasing budgets to enhance employee skills.

By Aisling MacNamara • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Unified Communications

SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap
Data Analytics

Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap

The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.

By Chris Iavocou • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus
EduTech

AcademyEX invests in BSI Learning to advance EdTech in Aus

AcademyEX has strategically invested in BSI Learning to strengthen its presence in Australia's EdTech sector, aiming to redefine vocational education.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners
OpenText

OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners

OpenText has introduced a new Partner Enterprise Learning Subscription, aimed at enhancing partners' skills and assuring customers of their expertise.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts
Inflation

Tech workers in Australia pushing for 2025 pay boosts

A survey by Robert Half reveals that nearly one-third of tech workers in Australia are prioritising pay rises in 2025, with many willing to seek new roles if unmet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Mentor Group launches new sales training platform INSTIL
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mentor Group launches new sales training platform INSTIL

Mentor Group has unveiled INSTIL, a new sales training platform combining its established curriculum with modern digital tools to enhance sales performance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024
Unified Communications

Beyond Key recognised as top IT workplace for 2024

Beyond Key has been named one of the best workplaces in IT and IT-BPM for 2024, highlighting its focus on employee well-being and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Jane Frankland awarded MBE for cyber security advocacy
Cybersecurity

Jane Frankland awarded MBE for cyber security advocacy

Jane Frankland, a leading advocate for women in cyber security, has been honoured with an MBE for her significant contributions to the field.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity
Artificial Intelligence

AI use in Aussie workplaces rises, boosting productivity

New research reveals that daily AI use among Australian employees has surged from 18% to 27%, aiding productivity but highlighting slow adoption challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector
Unified Communications

ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector

The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Over 12 million Brits to explore AI skills by 2025
EduTech

Over 12 million Brits to explore AI skills by 2025

A survey shows over 12 million UK consumers aim to learn about AI by 2025, reflecting a significant shift toward understanding this transformative technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
IBM Australia launches podcast on generative AI insights
Generative AI

IBM Australia launches podcast on generative AI insights

IBM Australia has launched a new podcast series, IBM Uncharted: Generative AI Explored, designed to help listeners navigate the complexities of generative AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling
eLearning

AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling

A recent survey reveals a significant AI confidence crisis in the UK workforce, with 74% of employees worried about integrating AI into their roles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs
Gender diversity

Study reveals barriers facing women in Australian cyber jobs

New research from RMIT University highlights the stark under-representation of women in Australia's cyber security sector, emphasizing the need for systemic change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024