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Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President and CFO to drive global growth and enhance its cybersecurity workforce development platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures
Digital Transformation

Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures

Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay
Artificial Intelligence

Asia Pacific workers seek flexible hours & wellbeing over pay

Asia Pacific workers prioritise flexible hours and wellbeing over pay, as 75% support return-to-office policies but seek more control over schedules.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Corporate treasurers set to drive value creation & growth by 2030
Data Analytics

Corporate treasurers set to drive value creation & growth by 2030

Corporate treasurers are transforming from back-office roles to strategic partners, driving value creation and growth by 2030, says EY's global report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind
DevOps

Developers save 7.3 hours weekly with AI, but many companies lag behind

Developers save 7.3 hours weekly using AI tools, but company investment in upskilling and formal AI training significantly lags behind, survey reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
Supply Chain

Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

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Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap
Firewalls

Canadian firms struggle with AI in cybersecurity amid talent gap

Canadian firms increasingly adopt AI in cybersecurity but face a talent shortage that hinders progress and raises breach risks, finds Fortinet's 2025 report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI
Marketing Technologies

Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI

A survey reveals Canadian workers are concerned about AI readiness and upskilling, with just 40% feeling their workplaces are prepared for AI integration.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Ageing developer workforce may hinder UK's AI sector growth
Artificial Intelligence

Ageing developer workforce may hinder UK's AI sector growth

UK's AI growth may stall as ageing developer workforce, with average age 39 and fewer new entrants, risks slowing innovation despite strong investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
AI-driven software to unlock AUD $6 billion a year for Australia
Customer Experience

AI-driven software to unlock AUD $6 billion a year for Australia

AI-driven software innovation could add AUD $6 billion annually to Australia's economy, boosting productivity and revenue amid governance and skills challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge
Data Analytics

Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge

Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
AI ambitions outstrip UK firms' ability to deliver on promises
Human Capital Management

AI ambitions outstrip UK firms' ability to deliver on promises

Over 50% of UK leaders say AI ambitions now outpace their firms' ability to deliver, despite 80% achieving positive AI investment returns last year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge
Robotics

Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge

Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise
Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025