Skills shortage stories - Page 13
Exclusive: Federal agencies poised for digital revolution, says SAP
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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erp
SAP intensifies support for Australia's public and private sectors, investing in cloud, AI, and data to drive digital transformation and tackle key local challenges.
AI agents surge in Australia, but integration lagging
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Australian firms race to deploy AI agents, but siloed systems and weak integration threaten hoped-for productivity gains.
Skillsoft unveils AI-ready Percipio skills platform
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft launches an AI-ready Percipio platform that unifies learning and skills management as employers race to keep pace with job changes.
Gartner names Komodor key vendor in AI SRE tooling
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Gartner names Komodor a Representative Vendor in its AI SRE tooling guide, as it predicts 85% of enterprises will adopt such tools by 2029.
AI-linked security incidents surge amid skills gap
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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data protection
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digital transformation
Most firms suffered AI-linked cyber incidents last year, yet many still rate their security as above average amid a widening skills gap.
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
As most ransomware strikes after hours, small firms face a costly 3 AM security gap that only round-the-clock MDR can realistically close.
NIIT MTS, Abodoo join forces on skills intelligence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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hcm
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partner programmes
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erp
NIIT MTS and Abodoo partner to deliver live skills intelligence and orchestration for global enterprises pursuing skills-first workforce plans.
Asia-Pacific recruiters lean on AI as job race intensifies
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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erp
Asia-Pacific recruiters ramp up AI hiring tools as applications surge, talent stays scarce and employers push for faster, fairer decisions.
AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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iam
Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.
Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Australian bosses double down on AI to cut costs, even as few see strong returns and rapid technological change fuels mounting pressure.
Security tops 2026 tech spend for Australian retailers
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Security, privacy and data protection will command the biggest tech spend for Australian retail SMBs in 2026, ahead of AI and global growth.
AI, cyber & inflation top concerns for Australasian CEOs
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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ddos
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI disruption, cyber threats and inflation now rank as top concerns for Australasian CEOs, even as most still plan to expand in 2026.
Netpoleon, Hack The Box boost ANZ cyber skills training
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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dr
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ransomware
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devops
Netpoleon partners with Hack The Box to deliver hands-on cyber skills training and readiness tools to address ANZ's growing security gap.
Pluralsight names Michael Ross as new Chief Product Officer
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Pluralsight has hired veteran product leader Michael Ross as Chief Product Officer to steer innovation in its tech skills platform.
AIB bakes AI literacy into revamped Australian MBA
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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genai
Australian Institute of Business has overhauled its MBA to embed AI literacy, ethics and governance as central skills for future managers.
AI, risk & security reshape Australian jobs for 2026
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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ai
AI, risk and job security are set to redefine Australian careers in 2026 as workers shun moves, chase pay rises and cling to hybrid work.