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Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women
Digital Transformation

Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women

As AI increasingly penetrates workplaces, experts highlight its potential to foster inclusivity for women, who remain disadvantaged in tech roles.

By Preethi Bridgement • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What's Next for Managed Services
Digital Transformation

MSP Trends in 2025 – Navigating What's Next for Managed Services

As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.

By Lincoln Lincoln • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
How GenAI is breaking down silos to reshape businesses
Customer Relationship Management

How GenAI is breaking down silos to reshape businesses

GenAI is revolutionising businesses by dismantling data silos, enabling seamless integration and boosting efficiency across diverse operational systems.

By Greg Gant • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs
Partner Programmes

TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

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IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers

As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, 2025, the theme Accelerate Action calls for continuous efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in tech careers.

By Merylee Crockett • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
Generative AI

Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities

A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage
Human Capital Management

AI adoption in Australia grows despite talent shortage

LinkedIn's latest findings reveal that 83% of Australian business leaders expect to prioritise AI adoption by 2025, despite facing challenges in sourcing skilled talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Digital twins

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity
Ransomware

Malaysia's digital economy driven by AI & cybersecurity

Georg Chmiel, Chairman of Chmiel Global Advisory, has highlighted AI and cybersecurity as vital to Malaysia's digital economy, projected to hit 25.5% of GDP by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan
Storage

Singapore unveils AI-driven future in 2025 budget plan

In a landmark 2025 budget, Singapore aims to enhance its AI-driven economy with major investments in workforce development and sustainable tech, say officials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025
eLearning

RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025

RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies
Generative AI

AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies

A new report reveals a pressing AI skills gap in UK businesses, worsened by restrictive policies like IR35 and rising National Insurance contributions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Low-code drives digital transformation in UK manufacturing
Digital Transformation

Low-code drives digital transformation in UK manufacturing

New research reveals that 99% of UK manufacturing organisations now utilise low-code platforms, highlighting their critical role in digital transformation efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK for cyber training scheme
EduTech

Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK for cyber training scheme

Nationwide has partnered with CAPSLOCK to launch a cyber security training programme, aiming to enhance diversity and skills in the UK's cyber workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025
Digital Transformation

UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025

A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025