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Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035
Data Analytics

Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Exclusive: How Kinetic IT's traineeships address the tech skills shortage
Kinetic IT

Exclusive: How Kinetic IT's traineeships address the tech skills shortage

Kinetic IT expands traineeships, focusing on diversity and practical skills to combat Australia's tech talent shortage and boost workforce inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

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Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
Storage

Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success

Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
GlobalLogic names LuJean Smith CMO to drive AI growth
Digital Transformation

GlobalLogic names LuJean Smith CMO to drive AI growth

GlobalLogic hires LuJean Smith as CMO to sharpen global brand, push VelocityAI and align with Hitachi's Inspire 2027 growth strategy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026
Robotics

Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026

The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push
Data Protection

Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push

Integral Ad Science taps former LinkedIn leader Melissa Furze as Head of Data Science to steer an AI-first strategy in ad verification.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards
Digital Transformation

Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards

Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
JFrog names Genefa Murphy CMO to drive AI era growth
Unified Communications

JFrog names Genefa Murphy CMO to drive AI era growth

JFrog appoints former Udemy marketing leader Genefa Murphy as CMO to spearhead global growth in AI-driven software supply chain tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids
Smart Cities

AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
How women can continue to foster fulfilling high-tech careers in the AI age
Application Security

How women can continue to foster fulfilling high-tech careers in the AI age

Women comprise just 20% of Australia's tech workforce, yet specialising and lifelong learning can help them thrive in the evolving AI-driven IT sector.

By Fatemah Beydoun • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

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Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills
Robotics

Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills

Digital Xtra awards nearly GBP £120,000 to 27 Scottish projects, helping over 2,000 young people build vital computing and digital skills.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls
Gaming

Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls

Bitget deepens its UNICEF partnership to boost Cambodian girls' digital skills through game design, coding and youth-led Game Jam events.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India
Storage

NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India

NetApp names Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to head India and SAARC, targeting accelerating demand for AI-ready data infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava to lead global AI practice
Data Analytics

Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava to lead global AI practice

Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava as head of its global Data Analytics and AI practice, boosting leadership and diversity ambitions in technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
LaunchLemonade founder Cien Solon shortlisted in top tech awards
Fintech

LaunchLemonade founder Cien Solon shortlisted in top tech awards

Cien Solon, founder of London-based LaunchLemonade, is shortlisted for the Investec Early Stage Entrepreneur Award, recognised for advancing no-code AI tools.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award
Artificial Intelligence

Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award

Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year for leading global growth and raising USD $115m in funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025