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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive
EduTech

academyEX names Glenn Elith as Group Chief Executive

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI
Digital Transformation

V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Data Analytics

GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos
Unified Communications

Business leaders call for AI that boosts collaboration, not silos

A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant
Marketing Technologies

Retailers optimistic about AI but full deployment remains distant

Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness
Human Capital Management

Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness

Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia
Digital Transformation

OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia

OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams
DevOps

AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams

AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose
Data Analytics

Australian employers chase hybrid skills & purpose

Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Exclusive: OutsourcedCISO's CEO warns of cybersecurity leadership gaps
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: OutsourcedCISO's CEO warns of cybersecurity leadership gaps

Australian mid-sized firms warned they face rising cyber risk as a lack of senior security leadership leaves core threats unchecked.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Platform-as-a-Service

ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI

ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations
Firewalls

Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.

By Cornelius Mare • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Senior UK freelancers over 50 lead the way in AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Senior UK freelancers over 50 lead the way in AI adoption

Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens
Cloud Services

UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Legacy IT & budget woes hinder UK's AI modernisation drive
Digital Transformation

Legacy IT & budget woes hinder UK's AI modernisation drive

Legacy IT systems and budget constraints block AI adoption in 61% of UK organisations, stalling modernisation efforts across public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Scotland's tech sector worth GBP £6.87 billion faces skills gap
Artificial Intelligence

Scotland's tech sector worth GBP £6.87 billion faces skills gap

Scotland's tech sector, worth GBP £6.87 billion and employing 100,000, faces ongoing skills shortages despite strong growth and optimism for 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025