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Australia second in construction tech adoption survey
Software-as-a-Service

Australia second in construction tech adoption survey

A skills shortage and tight budgets are slowing gains as Australian builders boost weekly use of construction tech to 48 per cent.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft survey warns Australian firms lag on AI governance

Only 28% of Australian workers say leaders are aligned on AI strategy, underscoring a governance gap as adoption races ahead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
AI tools widen gap in junior software engineers' skills
Generative AI

AI tools widen gap in junior software engineers' skills

The survey suggests employers now fear junior coders can generate output with AI, yet still struggle to explain or debug their own code.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Hybrid Cloud

2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next

Budget pressure is pushing security teams to prove ROI, while integration and staffing gaps continue to shape buying decisions this year.

By Rachel Akbar • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers
Digital Transformation

Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers

Marketers worldwide can now access free courses as the companies respond to a 113% annual rise in AI-literate job postings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform

The new service aims to help security teams cut alert overload and tool sprawl as firms seek faster response from one cloud platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
Supply Chain

Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using

AI chatbots are now steering B2B software buyers, making proprietary data and earned media more vital to how brands are found and trusted.

By Monique Camenzuli • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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35% of UK job applications miss interview threshold
Risk & Compliance

35% of UK job applications miss interview threshold

Most applicants miss out because their CVs fail to mirror job-ad wording, rather than being blocked outright by software, new research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
N-able opens Bengaluru centre to boost cyber hiring
Data Protection

N-able opens Bengaluru centre to boost cyber hiring

The expansion could lift local headcount by 50% or more by end-2026 as the cyber group taps Bengaluru's scarce security talent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit
Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Pilot launches Meridian AI platform for month-end close
Software-as-a-Service

Pilot launches Meridian AI platform for month-end close

Accounting firms may be able to widen client capacity without hiring as Meridian automates month-end close work and returns review-ready statements.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap
Digital Transformation

UK firms boost cyber security spend amid talent gap

More than half of UK technology leaders now rank cyber risk as their top concern, even as hiring shortages threaten security plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle
Fintech

CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle

The North East's cyber profile gets a boost as the first regional Cyber Leader Summit arrives in Newcastle this autumn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Data Analytics

Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer

The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift core functions to offshore GCCs

Skills shortages and higher costs are pushing Australian companies to use offshore centres for HR, payroll, finance and technology.

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