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Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them

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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
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AI scales in APAC finance as tokenisation gains pace

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fintech
APAC finance firms race to scale AI from pilots to production as tokenisation and blockchain investments signal deeper market overhaul ahead.
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AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
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Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl

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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
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International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions

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AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.
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The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete

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cx
Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.
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Beyond representation - Why women are critical to the future of digital infrastructure

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hyperscale
Women are vital to building resilient, innovative digital infrastructure, yet underrepresentation threatens growth and stability worldwide.
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Quanton rebrands as AI partner to take pilots to scale

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it automation
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rpa
Quanton ditches pure automation tag to relaunch as an AI transformation partner, promising to help ANZ firms push pilots into production.
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Why Australian leaders are losing faith in IT spend

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ai
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finops
With 88% of Australian tech leaders doubting IT ROI, IT financial management emerges as the missing link between spend and value.
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AI early adopters gain edge as readiness gap widens

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partner programmes
AI early adopters gain strategic advantage as global survey finds widening readiness gap and sharper focus on fast-evolving AI risks.
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Zapier survey shows AI roles surge & pay premiums rise

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data analytics
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partner programmes
AI roles are booming despite a cooler jobs market, with Zapier finding most firms plan AI hiring and many paying sizeable skill premiums.
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AI reshapes cyber risk, N-able urges resilience shift

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dr
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats are outpacing reactive defences, N-able warns, urging smaller firms to prioritise resilience over traditional security.
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CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks

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cx
CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.
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AI drives rising risk & burnout for ANZ security chiefs

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siem
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI is piling pressure on ANZ CISOs, fuelling burnout, personal liability fears and complex new demands in governance and threat response.
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OutSystems unveils Elevate partner scheme for AI era

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lcnc
OutSystems debuts Elevate partner scheme, tying rewards to AI credentials, delivery outcomes and customer satisfaction metrics.
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OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer

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erp
OpenAI has hired veteran tech and people leader Arvind KC as Chief People Officer to steer hiring and workforce strategy as AI reshapes work.
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Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns

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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
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Firms pour billions into AI but struggle to scale value

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hcm
Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.
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Cloudinary launches global Creators Community for devs

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open source
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software development
Cloudinary launches a global Creators Community, offering free media-focused training, projects and certifications for developers worldwide.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

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partner programmes
AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.