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NVIDIA & Fujitsu partner to boost AI infrastructure in Australia
Robotics

NVIDIA & Fujitsu partner to boost AI infrastructure in Australia

NVIDIA and Fujitsu have teamed up to develop advanced AI infrastructure in Australia, boosting local businesses with tailored, high-performance AI technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap

Practical DevSecOps has formed an Advisory Board with Erika Voss and Cecil Su to tackle the global shortage of up-to-date cybersecurity skills through strategic training.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs
Firewalls

Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Robotics

Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.

By Paul Whiffin • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing
Supply Chain

From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing

Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.

By Damien Durston • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills
eLearning

Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills

Skillsoft launches its AI-native Percipio Platform to help firms close skill gaps and link workforce development directly to business outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists
Customer Relationship Management

AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists

A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK's AI skills shortage
Hyperscale

Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK's AI skills shortage

Algomarketing has joined UKAI to help address the UK's AI skills shortage and boost enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand
Robotics

NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand

NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion
Robotics

UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market
DevOps

Australia's cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Australia's cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era
Digital Transformation

Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind
Digital Transformation

AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind

UK supply chain leaders aim for AI-driven transport but face major hurdles due to skills shortages and fragmented data, risking delayed shipments and costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025