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Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK's AI skills shortage
Hyperscale

Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK's AI skills shortage

Algomarketing has joined UKAI to help address the UK's AI skills shortage and boost enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Global Stories

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Practical DevSecOps certifies 1,000 AI security professionals
DevOps

Practical DevSecOps certifies 1,000 AI security professionals

Practical DevSecOps has certified over 1,000 professionals in its rigorous AI security programme, addressing critical skills gaps in defending against evolving AI threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage
Digital Transformation

Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage

Australian firms boost AI investment by 32%, yet 62% struggle to move beyond pilots amid rising pressure to prove results and tackle skill shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend
Data Analytics

Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend

Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
NVIDIA & Fujitsu partner to boost AI infrastructure in Australia
Robotics

NVIDIA & Fujitsu partner to boost AI infrastructure in Australia

NVIDIA and Fujitsu have teamed up to develop advanced AI infrastructure in Australia, boosting local businesses with tailored, high-performance AI technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap

Practical DevSecOps has formed an Advisory Board with Erika Voss and Cecil Su to tackle the global shortage of up-to-date cybersecurity skills through strategic training.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
Firewalls

Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Robotics

Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.

By Paul Whiffin • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

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Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average
Firewalls

Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average

Australian firms face average costs of AUD $436,307 from email breaches, with slow responses increasing ransomware risks, says Barracuda report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build
DevOps

Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build

Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI
Unified Communications

Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI

Coles has partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, powered by GPT-5, enhancing corporate operations and AI skills across its workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub
Open source

Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub

Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains
Digital Transformation

Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains

Nearly half of Canadian SMEs use AI, but skill shortages and costs stall productivity gains, risking a two-speed digital economy, Sage research reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Canadian firms face AI skills, legacy tech & cyber threats
Private Cloud

Canadian firms face AI skills, legacy tech & cyber threats

Canadian businesses face rising cyber threats and AI skills shortages amid challenges from legacy technology, hindering their digital transformation efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Australian organisations boost cybersecurity spend as AI threats grow
Data Protection

Australian organisations boost cybersecurity spend as AI threats grow

Australian firms plan hefty cybersecurity budget hikes, focusing on AI threats and skills gaps, as 75% boost spending amid rising digital risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand
Robotics

NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand

NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025