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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
eLearning

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs
DevOps

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs

In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.

By Ashok Mysore • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021

Global Stories

Pluralsight and Go1 bring top tech education to more
EduTech

Pluralsight and Go1 bring top tech education to more

Together, the companies state they will deliver a curated content experience designed to help Go1 customers learn in-demand technology skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?
Malware

Cybersecurity and automation: What will 2022 bring?

2021 has brought security to the forefront. Our team of experts shares three cybersecurity predictions for 2022.

By Ray Garnie • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Public Sector

Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics
eLearning

'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics

Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth
Data Analytics

Tablet and Smartphone sales slump in Q4, but see overall yearly growth

Tablets and Smartphone sales saw a decline in Q4 of the last financial year, however they also saw an overall yearly increase.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Verloop.io and Vonage partner to deliver conversational AI
Customer Relationship Management

Verloop.io and Vonage partner to deliver conversational AI

Verloop.io partners with Vonage to expand conversational AI applications across multiple channels, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022
Semiconductors

Here come the Greenfluencers: 5 tech trends that will fuel the green transition in 2022

Technology and digitalisation will play a crucial role in tackling climate change in 2022, says Telenor Research.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022
Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region
Report

Infosys: Digital accessibility still needs work in ANZ region

New research from Infosys reveals a digital inclusion gap among New Zealand organisations, with 62% in the adopter phase of their digital accessibility journey.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region
Endpoint Protection

Cyber attacks increase, despite growing threat awareness in APAC region

APAC region faces significant gap between threat awareness and action, with 62% experiencing cyber attacks in the past year, according to ESET survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — A chat with Gary Gruver
DevOps

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — A chat with Gary Gruver

Today we speak to Gary Gruver, a seasoned executive, author, and keynote speaker well-versed in agile and DevOps.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
D-Link D launches world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter and new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router
Unified Communications

D-Link D launches world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter and new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router

D-Link has launched the world's first Wi-Fi 6 USB adapter and a new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router to support high-bandwidth devices.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support
EduTech

Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support

Digital skills development support for higher education faculties in Australia and New Zealand is lacking, according to research by D2L.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
The power of AI: An interview with Infosys Head of AI & Automation, Balakrishna DR
Digital Transformation

The power of AI: An interview with Infosys Head of AI & Automation, Balakrishna DR

Infosys' Bali (Balakrishna) D. chats about AI evolution, and how the company uses AI within to serve its customers.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021

Stories from Other Regions

NZ cyber security education company closes $2.3m seed round
EduTech

NZ cyber security education company closes $2.3m seed round

SafeStack Academy raises NZD$2.3m in seed round led by Jelix Ventures to further develop and grow its online software security training platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2021