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A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
EduTech

A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
ANS gains top Microsoft partner status to boost UK AI adoption
Digital Transformation

ANS gains top Microsoft partner status to boost UK AI adoption

ANS has earned top Microsoft partner statuses, enhancing UK firms' access to AI tools and expertise to accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Debenhams Group invests GBP £1.35m in AI Skills Academy for staff
Digital Transformation

Debenhams Group invests GBP £1.35m in AI Skills Academy for staff

Debenhams Group invests GBP £1.35m to launch AI Skills Academy, upskilling staff in AI to boost productivity and drive digital transformation across its brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south
Generative AI

AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south

A study reveals 65% of entry-level, non-graduate workers in the global south use AI at work, nearly double the rate seen in high-income countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost
EduTech

AWS unveils new AI tools, education data deals & USD $100m boost

AWS announces new AI tools, a USD $100m boost, and education data deals, including Macquarie University's shift to AWS cloud for 40,000 students.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user
Document Management

Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.

By David Leach • 7 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific
Data Analytics

NCIT 2025 to focus on secure digital growth for the Pacific

NCIT 2025 will bring Pacific leaders together at Warwick Fiji Resort to advance secure digital growth and address cybersecurity across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers
EduTech

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path
Quantum Computing

Senator Tim Ayres promises 'resilience' as Australia shapes AI path

Australia plans a tech transformation centred on AI and innovation, aiming for equitable growth and bespoke regulations to boost productivity and protect interests.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research
Digital Transformation

Australian's shouldn't be worried about AI according to Gov research

Government research finds generative AI will mostly enhance jobs rather than replace them, urging upskilling to embrace technological changes in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push
Digital Transformation

Matt Milton named President as Microsoft Canada boosts AI push

Microsoft appoints Matt Milton as President of Microsoft Canada to spearhead AI adoption and digital innovation across the country.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms
Digital Transformation

Australian tech sector urges swift digital skills reforms

Australian tech sector backs swift digital skills reforms to bridge a AUD $25 billion gap and boost economic growth by 2035, says ACS.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills
Hyperscale

FSO & Microsoft launch major drive to boost Australian AI skills

Future Skills Organisation and Microsoft launch a 12-month pilot to upskill 30,000 educators and boost AI skills in Australia's vocational education sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust
Generative AI

ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust

ACS urges swift, risk-based AI regulation alongside skill-building to boost trust, innovation and address critical digital capability gaps in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report
Data Analytics

Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report

Tech jobs in Canada are set to grow 1.4% in 2025, reaching 1.46 million workers as software, cybersecurity and AI roles expand nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Kiwibank, MATTR & Deloitte to use new AWS New Zealand region
Digital Transformation

Kiwibank, MATTR & Deloitte to use new AWS New Zealand region

Kiwibank, MATTR, and Deloitte will adopt the new AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region, enhancing cloud services and data sovereignty locally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025