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Report highlights obstacles to AI adoption in Australia

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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V2 Digital's first State of AI in Australia report highlights early stages of AI adoption, barriers, and potential for business growth, with only 21% showing AI maturity.
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Three ways CISOs can use Microsoft Copilot for security to strengthen defences

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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As the cybersecurity landscape intensifies, Microsoft Copilot for Security emerges as a CISO ally by enhancing incident reporting, threat prevention, and team upskilling.
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D2L launches Achievement+ to advance education

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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D2L has launched Achievement+, to aid institutions in adopting a competency-based education model, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.
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Generative AI to reshape 85% of software workforce by 2025

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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A new report from Capgemini reveals that generative AI is set to reshape 85% of the software workforce by 2025, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
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The psychology behind system migrations and how to manage change

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Businesses face daunting changes with digital transformations; mastering the psychology behind these shifts is key to effective change management.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
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Capgemini report: connected health solutions soar in life sciences

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.
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Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation

Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women's pivotal role in tech innovation.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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AI-powered cake baking facility opened in Queensland

Tue, 28th May 2024
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Priestleys Gourmet Delights has unveiled a 53 million AI-powered facility in Brisbane, doubling production capacity and creating 56 jobs by 2026.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

Tue, 28th May 2024
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RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges

Fri, 17th May 2024
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AI brings transformative potential to Australia's manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.
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Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
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Udemy launches GenAI features for International Day of AI

Wed, 15th May 2024
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On International Day of AI, Udemy launches GenAI features to boost career growth, with 55% of tech pros seeing GenAI as crucial, per a BCG study.
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Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.
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High AI wages & gender gap in Australia, reveals Randstad study

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Australia is among the top three countries paying premium wages for AI skills, however, men still dominate with 81% of the workforce, reveals a Randstad study.
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Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
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Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
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Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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There's plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.