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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector
Digital Transformation

UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE
EduTech

Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores
EduTech

Butterfly Data unveils AI tool to boost online trust scores

Butterfly Data has created an AI tool to assess online content credibility, winning four awards and aiming to combat rising misinformation globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw
Malware

Kaspersky discovers & patches zero-day Chrome flaw

Kaspersky has uncovered and patched a critical zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, enabling attackers to bypass sandbox protections via malicious links.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
Malware

Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954

Sonatype's latest Open Source Malware Index reveals a staggering rise in malware, with over 17,900 packages identified in Q1 2025, reflecting evolving threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

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Cloudera enhances on-premises platform with new AI visual tools
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudera enhances on-premises platform with new AI visual tools

Cloudera launches AI-powered Data Visualization for on-premises use, boosting secure, collaborative data insights across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
Data Analytics

Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia

Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector
Smart Cities

Vantiq partners with Etevers to boost AI in Korean public sector

Vantiq partners with Etevers to expand real-time AI systems in South Korea's healthcare and government sectors, boosting digital transformation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns
EduTech

UK managers prioritise local data storage amid AI concerns

A recent survey shows that 85% of UK managers prioritise local data storage due to rising concerns over AI security and privacy amidst widespread AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner
Digital Transformation

Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner

Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%
IT Automation

Harrow selects Zellis, enhancing payroll efficiency by 50%

The London Borough of Harrow has appointed Zellis as its new payroll provider, achieving a 50% reduction in processing times just six months in.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
Unified Communications

Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy

The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
Digital Transformation

Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts

Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening
Cybersecurity

Slipstream Cyber expands with new Perth CBD office opening

Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson has inaugurated Slipstream Cyber's new office in Perth's CBD, marking a significant expansion for the cybersecurity firm.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Physical Security

UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025