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Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
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CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.
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Global shift towards major investment in generative AI

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.
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Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.
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SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
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AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.
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Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.
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ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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ServiceNow has unveiled new partnerships with NVIDIA, Siemens, Pearson, and Snowflake to enhance AI capabilities and improve productivity across industries.
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Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly

Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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A report by SafetyCulture reveals that dissatisfaction among Australian workers costs the economy AUD $15.8 billion annually in lost productivity.
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AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
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Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
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How embracing new technology in emergency communications centres improves public safety

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Australia's emergency contact centres grapple with rising call volumes and staff shortages, turning to AI and cloud tech to enhance public safety.
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Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.
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Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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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.
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Skillvue secures USD $2.8 million to expand AI skills platform

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Italian HR tech startup Skillvue raises USD $2.8 million to advance its AI-based skills assessment platform, aiming to revolutionise recruitment and talent development.
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Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, La Trobe Uni, Google Cloud partner

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, La Trobe University, and Google Cloud team up to close Australia's tech skills gap by integrating cloud curriculum into CSIT programme.
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Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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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.
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AI transforming DevOps: Tricentis 2024 report reveals impact

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Tricentis' 2024 report highlights how AI is revolutionising DevOps, with 60% of practitioners prioritising AI in testing. Despite benefits, skills and regulation remain barriers.
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Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.