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Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future
Google

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future

Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

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AI skills stories

Sensay CEO urges user-friendly approach to boost AI uptake
Artificial Intelligence

Sensay CEO urges user-friendly approach to boost AI uptake

Dan Thomson, CEO of Sensay, claims the low use of AI tools stems from their complexity, urging businesses to enhance user-friendliness to boost adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind
Risk & Compliance

Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind

A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals
Partner Programmes

AI boosts job satisfaction & career growth, survey reveals

A survey by Unisys reveals that over 70% of workers in Australia, the US, UK, and Germany say AI has enhanced their job satisfaction and career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Forrester reveals 2025 predictions for banking & insurance
Data Analytics

Forrester reveals 2025 predictions for banking & insurance

Forrester's 2025 Predictions report reveals banks and insurers face significant transformations in customer experience and tech investments amid evolving trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
EduTech

GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth
Data Analytics

Travel managers in Australia & NZ embrace AI for growth

Research shows 95% of business travellers in Australia and New Zealand are open to AI for travel, highlighting opportunities for travel managers to innovate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Data Analytics

Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses

Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
AI may render traditional IT helpdesks obsolete by 2027
Digital Transformation

AI may render traditional IT helpdesks obsolete by 2027

Nexthink's study reveals traditional IT helpdesks may vanish by 2027, with 79% of IT workers foreseeing a major transformation driven by AI advancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New CEH v13 certification by EC-Council integrates AI skills

EC-Council unveils CEH v13, incorporating AI into its curriculum to enhance cybersecurity skills. The certification aims to boost defence efficiency by up to 40%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Tech Data launches 'Destination AI' in APJ for AI enablement
Partner Programmes

Tech Data launches 'Destination AI' in APJ for AI enablement

Tech Data has launched Destination AI in APJ, providing comprehensive resources, training, and support to help partners navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

AI skills stories

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad
Generative AI

AI skills gap threatens Australian job security, says Randstad

A recent Randstad report reveals a generative AI skills gap in Australia, with only 36% of white-collar workers receiving training amidst 68% of firms using AI daily.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
AI talent demand surges 1300% as tech hiring globalises
Blockchain

AI talent demand surges 1300% as tech hiring globalises

Demand for AI talent has surged by 1300% in two years, as companies increasingly seek specialised skills through global recruitment efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms
Generative AI

Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms

A Capgemini report reveals a stark gap between the potential and actual use of Generative AI in UK management, with only 34.9% actively utilising its tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey
Unified Communications

AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey

A survey by Red Hat reveals 88% of UK IT managers prioritise AI adoption in cloud strategies, with 98% deeming cloud investment vital by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
National Coding Week highlights growing AI role in education
Data Privacy

National Coding Week highlights growing AI role in education

National Coding Week focuses on AI, highlighting coding's role in app development, data analysis, and more. Dr Mantri stresses AI skills' importance for future success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024