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Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.
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Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
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Exclusive: Penguin Solutions eyes growth in Australia's edge computing

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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edge computing
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breach prevention
Penguin Solutions is expanding in Australia, boosting ultra-resilient edge computing for critical sectors like transport, mining, and finance.
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Businesses embrace AI but lack training & infrastructure for growth

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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A global survey reveals that businesses are rapidly adopting AI but struggle with training and infrastructure, hindering growth despite high optimism and planned investments.
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DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.
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C-suite divisions slow GenAI adoption due to security worries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.
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Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
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Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
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Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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internships
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digital strategy
Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
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USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.
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Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.
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Udemy unveils AI Role Play for workplace skills training

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Udemy launches AI-powered Role Play, enabling professionals to practise business skills through custom simulations and real-time feedback, boosting workplace training.
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Australian brands lag in AI, data & privacy readiness: report

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.
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Australian workers see automation as path to career growth

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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Most Australian workers see automation as a pathway to career growth, with 60% keen to reskill if their jobs become partially automated, a new study finds.
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AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.
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Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.
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TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses

Mon, 5th May 2025
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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it management
TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.
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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.