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AI becomes second-biggest concern for undergraduates

Students are increasingly worried AI could hit graduate hiring, with 55% naming it their second-biggest concern worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Cook Islands trust boom opens fintech & regtech market

Rising trust registrations are forcing Cook Islands firms to invest in compliance, payments and cybersecurity systems to serve overseas clients.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?

While most firms already use AI tools, many are failing to train staff or tighten governance, widening a costly capability gap.

By Steve Evans • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

UK founders lag peers in AI adoption, survey finds

British founders remain wary of AI, with trust and knowledge gaps leaving small firms behind their European peers despite heavy admin loads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Virtual Private Networks

Thrive adds Elastic & Cato to NextGen security platform

Mid-market clients should gain broader threat visibility and tighter remote access control as Thrive upgrades its managed security platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

eLearning

Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ

The initiative will give 500 students in Australia and New Zealand mentoring, pitching practice and exposure to tech careers over the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot

Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • 2 days ago

Human Capital Management

Apprentice Edie Thurtell to represent Australia at Worlds

Australia's car-repair skills gap may get fresh attention as a 21-year-old apprentice heads to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 after winning gold.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Secure Code Warrior launches Citizen AI training programme

With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal

The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Analytics

Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI

Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Gartner warns AI layoffs could force rehiring by 2029

Businesses that cut staff too aggressively on AI savings may face higher costs later, with Gartner forecasting rehiring for 30% by 2029.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Software-as-a-Service

de Novo appoints Lynette Slater as Chief Executive

The Welsh digital transformation firm is reshaping its senior team as it expands across public sector and private clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Insight backs Scotland's AI scaling adoption programme

Scottish firms will get support to move from AI trials to day-to-day use, with readiness checks and consultancy aimed at boosting productivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Smart Cities

Blue Cloud named partner for Bhubaneswar AI centre

The proposed AI hub in Bhubaneswar will gain industry backing and mentoring support as Blue Cloud commits INR 4 crore to the project.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Semiconductors

India tech leaders back engineers for sustainability & AI

India's push for semiconductors and AI is putting pressure on firms to train engineers who can handle faster-changing systems and sustainability goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday