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Eric Sydell on the future of scalable AI in businesses
Generative AI

Eric Sydell on the future of scalable AI in businesses

Eric Sydell, CEO of Vero AI, outlines key strategies for scalable AI integration in businesses, emphasising enhanced workflows and AI literacy for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Supply chain trends 2025: cybersecurity & AI focus
Digital Transformation

Supply chain trends 2025: cybersecurity & AI focus

FourKites experts forecast that supply chain trends in 2025 will focus heavily on cybersecurity, AI innovation, and data normalisation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Have you built an AI strategy for your finance function?
Data Analytics

Have you built an AI strategy for your finance function?

As AI transforms finance operations, many firms lack a clear strategy for its integration, risking inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

By Annexa • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
EduTech

UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap

The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy
Marketing Technologies

Yahoo survey: ad leaders prioritise tracking over privacy

A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia's Privacy Act.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th 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

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Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand
Power / Energy

Microsoft opens first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand

Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

By Nona Pelletier • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australian firms forecast 15% growth with tech focus
Artificial Intelligence

Australian firms forecast 15% growth with tech focus

Australian firms are poised for 15% growth in 2025, driven by investments in technology, with 92% planning to maintain or increase software budgets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling
eLearning

AI confidence crisis prompts urgent call for UK upskilling

A recent survey reveals a significant AI confidence crisis in the UK workforce, with 74% of employees worried about integrating AI into their roles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies
Human Capital Management

Australian SMEs tackle skill shortages with new strategies

A new report reveals that 65% of Australian small business owners are struggling with skill shortages, while 25% have not recovered from COVID-19 impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
EY survey: Upskilling, regulation slow AI adoption in Europe
Data Science

EY survey: Upskilling, regulation slow AI adoption in Europe

A new EY survey reveals that European financial services are struggling to adopt Generative AI, with only 9% of firms feeling advanced in its integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption
Human Capital Management

UK employees lead Europe in AI workplace adoption

UK employees lead Europe in workplace AI adoption, with 25% using AI daily and trust in the tools steadily rising.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Australian firms' training cuts costing AUD $3.1 billion annually
Education, Learning & Training

Australian firms' training cuts costing AUD $3.1 billion annually

A report reveals Australian businesses face declining productivity as 28% of workers are dissatisfied with training opportunities amid skills shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
eLearning

AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025

Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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
UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels
Artificial Intelligence

UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024