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Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
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Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.
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HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.
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Certinia report examines motivation in consultants

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.
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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
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CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.
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AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert

Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
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Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.
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Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.
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Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.
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Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.
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Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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Australia's construction sector struggles with digital skill gaps, causing inefficiencies, delays, and increased project costs.
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NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030

Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.
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Fortifying business defences through crucial cybersecurity training

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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As Australia's digital landscape has evolved, so too have the cyber-attacks that work to bypass security technology by preying on human error.
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ACS warns of looming tech skills crisis in Australian workforce

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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The ACS warns of an impending skills crisis in Australia, with 95% of the workforce needing reskilling as AI reshapes roles.
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Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Micro-credentials are key in enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the commercial landscape and addressing employment issues, says D2L.
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Lumify Group expands portfolio with acquisition of City Desktop Training

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Lumify Group acquires Australia's leading Adobe end-user training provider, City Desktop Training, expanding its ICT training solutions.
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Offsetting the demand for AI skills in marketing with codeless AI

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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AI has transformed the way businesses create processes and how they communicate with their consumers, specifically in the marketing industry.
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India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
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Splunk's global impact report reveals major strides for 2023

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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Splunk's 2023 Global Impact Report highlights its progress in ethical growth, cybersecurity, sustainability and social impact.