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ITPNZ faces liquidation as debts mount & membership declines
Certification

ITPNZ faces liquidation as debts mount & membership declines

ITPNZ faces liquidation due to historic debts and declining membership, with a vote on the future set for 23 October, urging members to withhold renewals.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Lumify warns AI readiness must catch up to enterprise adoption
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Lumify warns AI readiness must catch up to enterprise adoption

Amid a surge in digital transformation, ANZ companies are rapidly upskilling staff in cybersecurity and AI, adopting hybrid training to meet evolving tech demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course
DevOps

Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service
Firewalls

SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service

SonicWall launches AI chat, unified search and tutorials to speed self-service support while keeping traditional help channels in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications

Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking
Firewalls

Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking

Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency
Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Nutanix: GenAI strategies prioritise security & scaling
Generative AI

Nutanix: GenAI strategies prioritise security & scaling

A new Nutanix report reveals that over 80% of enterprises have embraced Generative AI, yet 95% face significant security challenges in its implementation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent for service efficiency
Customer Experience

Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent for service efficiency

Freshworks has unveiled the Freddy AI Agent, designed to boost customer and employee experiences by autonomously resolving service requests in minutes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years
EduTech

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes
DevOps

Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams
DevOps

AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams

AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Darumatic becomes first SUSE training partner in Australia
Virtualisation

Darumatic becomes first SUSE training partner in Australia

Sydney-based Darumatic is Australia's first authorised SUSE training partner, enhancing local access to official cloud-native and open-source tech courses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Samsung releases Galaxy Watch8 range with advanced health features
Samsung

Samsung releases Galaxy Watch8 range with advanced health features

Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch8 range, boasting advanced health tracking, a slim design, and AI-powered features for improved wellness and connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025