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Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses

Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Morale gap in manufacturing: epicor report reveals insights
Supply Chain

Morale gap in manufacturing: epicor report reveals insights

Epicor report unveils a significant morale gap in manufacturing, with 57% of managers versus 45% of workers rating their morale as high, impacting industry dynamics.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030
Digital Transformation

Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030

Financial controllers worldwide expect a major evolution in their roles by 2030, as revealed in EY's report, highlighting the shift towards value creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem
EduTech

How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem

Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.

By Karthik Sj • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Low code & No code

Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week

Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap

Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Infosys & NVIDIA expand AI tech to revolutionise telecom
Unified Communications

Infosys & NVIDIA expand AI tech to revolutionise telecom

Infosys is expanding its partnership with NVIDIA to develop generative AI-powered solutions for telecoms, leveraging Infosys Topaz and NVIDIA NIMs technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

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Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
Australian Computer Society

Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024

Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report
Digital Transformation

Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report

A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Kentico to host Partner Connections 2024, sharing latest innovations
Enterprise Content Management

Kentico to host Partner Connections 2024, sharing latest innovations

Kentico will host its Partner Connections 2024 events in Prague on October 8-9 and Miami on November 12-13, showcasing new features of Xperience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Firewalls

Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage

Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Study reveals CMOs lack understanding of generative AI potential
EduTech

Study reveals CMOs lack understanding of generative AI potential

A global study by SAS and Coleman Parkes reveals 90% of CMOs lack an understanding of GenAI's potential, even as 90% plan to invest in it by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia's Budget 2025
Smart Cities

Tech leaders urge substantial digital investments in Malaysia's Budget 2025

As Malaysia awaits Budget 2025, tech leaders, including entrepreneur Georg Chmiel, call for AI, blockchain, and digital investments to propel the nation's global tech standing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders
Large Language Models

FOMO driving AI investment among Australian IT leaders

Australian IT leaders exhibit high trust in AI but are investing less, with an average spend of $1.09 million, amid fears of falling behind.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector
Robotics

Unlocking AI: Strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector

Australia's food sector eyes AI to boost efficiency and transparency. While major firms embrace AI, smaller players need strategic guidance to leverage its benefits.

By Todd Redwood • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024