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SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn
Marketing Technologies

SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn

We sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways
Unified Communications

SAP commits to teaching 12 million by 2030, opens up free learning pathways

SAP has made a massive overhaul of its learning offering, making content free and revamping certifications to focus on practical skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
GenAI adoption in quality engineering grows but scaling lags
DevOps

GenAI adoption in quality engineering grows but scaling lags

Nearly 90% of firms pilot generative AI in quality engineering, but only 15% achieve full enterprise-scale adoption, says new World Quality Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad
ICT sector

More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
SonicWall unveils unified platform to tackle complex cyber threats
Network Infrastructure

SonicWall unveils unified platform to tackle complex cyber threats

SonicWall launches a unified cybersecurity platform offering advanced threat protection and cloud security to combat complex cyber threats globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race
Digital Transformation

Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race

Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.

By Nelson Sivalingam • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth
AR, VR & Metaverse

UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Australian payroll faces pressing AI skills gap as sector lags in adoption
Data Privacy

Australian payroll faces pressing AI skills gap as sector lags in adoption

A new report reveals 70% of Australian payroll professionals lack AI skills, with nearly half yet to adopt AI despite its compliance benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Digital skills gap stalls AI progress for UK industrial firms
Document Management

Digital skills gap stalls AI progress for UK industrial firms

Nearly half of UK industrial midmarket firms cite digital skills shortages, especially in AI, as a major obstacle to business growth and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Exclusive: How Kinetic IT's traineeships address the tech skills shortage
Kinetic IT

Exclusive: How Kinetic IT's traineeships address the tech skills shortage

Kinetic IT expands traineeships, focusing on diversity and practical skills to combat Australia's tech talent shortage and boost workforce inclusion.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Public sector faces IT skills shortage amid rising cyber threats
Digital Transformation

Public sector faces IT skills shortage amid rising cyber threats

Australian public sector faces a growing IT skills shortage, complicating efforts to counter rising cyber threats amid rapid digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
UK leads Europe in AI adoption but most stay in pilot phase
Digital Transformation

UK leads Europe in AI adoption but most stay in pilot phase

The UK leads Europe in AI adoption, with 9% of firms fully integrating it, yet 70% remain in pilot stages amid operational and organisational challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Best electrical apprentices display talent at the national finals in Queenstown
Sustainability

Best electrical apprentices display talent at the national finals in Queenstown

More than 300 apprentices battled through regional heats before 10 finalists met in Queenstown for high-pressure tests of wiring, faults and PLCs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth
Disaster Recovery

Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth

Australian organisations are prioritising AI, skills development and resilience to drive growth and enhance cybersecurity amid evolving threats and talent shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average
Firewalls

Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average

Australian firms face average costs of AUD $436,307 from email breaches, with slow responses increasing ransomware risks, says Barracuda report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build
DevOps

Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build

Brisbane's $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI
Unified Communications

Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI

Coles has partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, powered by GPT-5, enhancing corporate operations and AI skills across its workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub
Open source

Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub

Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025