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More than a third of STEM professionals consider moving abroad

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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.
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SonicWall unveils unified platform to tackle complex cyber threats

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SonicWall launches a unified cybersecurity platform offering advanced threat protection and cloud security to combat complex cyber threats globally.
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Australian organisations focus on AI, skills & resilience for growth

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Australian organisations are prioritising AI, skills development and resilience to drive growth and enhance cybersecurity amid evolving threats and talent shortages.
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Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average

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Australian firms face average costs of AUD $436,307 from email breaches, with slow responses increasing ransomware risks, says Barracuda report.
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Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build

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Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.
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Coles partners with OpenAI to enhance corporate operations with AI

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Coles has partnered with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise, powered by GPT-5, enhancing corporate operations and AI skills across its workforce.
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Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub

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Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.
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UK at risk of missing GBP £500 billion AI boost, leaders warn

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UK risks missing a GBP £500bn economic boost from AI due to skills shortages and low investment, business leaders warn in new report.
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Practical DevSecOps certifies 1,000 AI security professionals

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Practical DevSecOps has certified over 1,000 professionals in its rigorous AI security programme, addressing critical skills gaps in defending against evolving AI threats.
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Australian AI investment rises but most projects stall at pilot stage

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Australian firms boost AI investment by 32%, yet 62% struggle to move beyond pilots amid rising pressure to prove results and tackle skill shortages.
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Canadian SMEs hit AI adoption wall as skills & costs stall gains

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Nearly half of Canadian SMEs use AI, but skill shortages and costs stall productivity gains, risking a two-speed digital economy, Sage research reveals.
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Canadian firms face AI skills, legacy tech & cyber threats

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Canadian businesses face rising cyber threats and AI skills shortages amid challenges from legacy technology, hindering their digital transformation efforts.
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Manuka AI launches ANZ operations amid AUD $28m annual spend

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Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.
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NVIDIA & Fujitsu partner to boost AI infrastructure in Australia

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NVIDIA and Fujitsu have teamed up to develop advanced AI infrastructure in Australia, boosting local businesses with tailored, high-performance AI technologies.
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Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap

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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.
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Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

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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.
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Australian organisations boost cybersecurity spend as AI threats grow

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Australian firms plan hefty cybersecurity budget hikes, focusing on AI threats and skills gaps, as 75% boost spending amid rising digital risks.
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Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK’s AI skills shortage

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Algomarketing has joined UKAI to help address the UK’s AI skills shortage and boost enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technology.
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NVIDIA & Fujitsu expand AI push to drive innovation in New Zealand

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NVIDIA and Fujitsu are boosting AI innovation in New Zealand with a new full-stack AI platform to transform industries like manufacturing and healthcare.
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Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

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