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Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit
Human Capital Management

Australia hiring gap leaves roles unfilled, revenue hit

Most Australian businesses are losing revenue as vacancies linger for 5.8 months on average, a survey has found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills
Digital Transformation

IT leaders warn AI could erode vital technical skills

Organisations risk weakening security and productivity if AI is used to replace IT expertise rather than support training and oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

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Skills shortage stories

Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ
eLearning

Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ

The initiative will give 500 students in Australia and New Zealand mentoring, pitching practice and exposure to tech careers over the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today
Apprentice Edie Thurtell to represent Australia at Worlds
Human Capital Management

Apprentice Edie Thurtell to represent Australia at Worlds

Australia's car-repair skills gap may get fresh attention as a 21-year-old apprentice heads to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 after winning gold.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme
Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme

With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal

The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI
Data Analytics

Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI

Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Today
Gartner warns AI layoffs could force rehiring by 2029
Digital Transformation

Gartner warns AI layoffs could force rehiring by 2029

Businesses that cut staff too aggressively on AI savings may face higher costs later, with Gartner forecasting rehiring for 30% by 2029.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Adaptovate study finds AI readiness gap in executives
Digital Transformation

Adaptovate study finds AI readiness gap in executives

Only 19% of North American executives say their companies have a plan to scale AI, exposing a sharp gap between intent and delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges
Digital Transformation

UK accountants plan to quit as advisory demand surges

Pressure is mounting on UK firms as 43% of accountants say they plan to leave within a year amid surging demand for advice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Percona report warns of database lock-in & AI woes
Data Protection

Percona report warns of database lock-in & AI woes

Rising cloud and licensing bills are forcing database teams to rethink ageing systems as vendor lock-in and AI readiness issues mount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Stories from Other Regions

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NMIT & NZAero launch Hamilton aviation training hub
Higher education

NMIT & NZAero launch Hamilton aviation training hub

New Zealand's aviation maintenance industry could face a bigger skills squeeze as the North Island gains a new training route for engineers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
UK employers widen overseas hiring amid skills shortages
Human Capital Management

UK employers widen overseas hiring amid skills shortages

Nearly half of UK employers are recruiting abroad as vacancies go unfilled, while 73% say missed business goals have followed skills shortages.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud opens Singapore engineering centre for AI
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud opens Singapore engineering centre for AI

The site will link AI research with product development, as Google Cloud uses Singapore to build tools for global customers and regional deployment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Head of computer science wins the AI education award
Generative AI

Head of computer science wins the AI education award

Teachers' lack of AI confidence is fuelling a push for wider digital training, after Stephen Norbury won a national education award for whole-school use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government
Digital Transformation

Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government

Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday