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Yes minister, and selective hearing

Businesses are set for more guidance and lighter enforcement as WorkSafe pivots towards support, though some groups say consultation is still missing.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Global Stories

Digital Technology stories

Digital Transformation

GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation

GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026

Supply Chain

GSMA fund backs mobile climate & circularity startups

GSMA launches grants of GBP £100,000 to GBP £200,000 for mobile startups driving clean energy, circular devices and climate action worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026

Data Analytics

Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026

Digital Transformation

AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark

AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

Dynatrace named leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Dynatrace has been named a Leader again in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, recognised for its vision and execution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Technology stories

Manufacturing

North East deal links UK trade centre with Iraq & MENA

The deal gives North East firms a route into Iraq and MENA, while opening a UK base for investors, universities and public bodies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

ScotlandIS appoints Andrew Weir as Chief Executive

The appointment comes as Scotland's digital sector contributes GBP £7.5 billion to the economy and faces pressure to fill 13,000 annual vacancies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

IT Industry

British Business Bank backs FPE Capital with £40 million

The commitment aims to ease a funding gap for UK scale-ups that have outgrown early-stage backing but remain too small for bigger investors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane

The Brisbane-based operator is boosting digital and brand capabilities as it pushes to meet rising customer use of online channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

Unified Communications

Aged care providers urged to boost feedback loops

Providers face new obligations under 2025 reforms, with prompt feedback handling now central to safer, consumer-centred aged care.

By Christine Davis Specialist Consultant and Bart Thomas Principal – Automation • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Cloud Services

ScotlandIS chief executive Karen Meechan to step down

The Scottish tech body will keep continuity in place as Nicola Taylor takes over and recruitment for a permanent boss starts in April.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

b<>com offers free Open XG Hub for 5G & 6G testing

b<>com launches Open XG Hub, a free 5G/6G testbed to help labs trial open RAN components, private networks and new architectures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

DevOps

Auxilion names Eleanor Dempsey Advisory Services Chief

Auxilion has promoted Eleanor Dempsey to lead its advisory services, expanding her remit as it targets growth in Ireland and the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Artificial Intelligence

ScotlandIS seeks entries for 2026 digital tech awards

ScotlandIS issues a final call for Digital Technology Awards 2026 entries, adding an AI Trailblazer category before 13 January deadline.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Clean technologies

Better tech could boost UK bus use & help meet Net Zero goals

A study finds 69% of Brits would use buses more if services offered real-time info and tech upgrades, aiding UK Net Zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Cloud Services

UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025

Data Protection

CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business

CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025