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RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills
Education, Learning & Training

RAD celebrates five years empowering youth with digital skills

RAD marks five years empowering New Zealand youth with digital skills by refurbishing laptops and bridging technology gaps nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Otago pilot delivers digital skills boost for Pacific workers
NZQA

Otago pilot delivers digital skills boost for Pacific workers

Project Fetu pilot in Otago boosts digital skills for Pacific and rural workers, offering community-based training amid regional manufacturing job cuts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use
Customer Experience

UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use

Nearly three-quarters of UK and Ireland consumers now trust AI assistants, with 79% confident chatbots provide reliable help, says IBM study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035
Agricultural Technology

Tasmania's tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

Tasmania's tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Tribes Digital wins grant to enhance DevCheck with university help
EduTech

Tribes Digital wins grant to enhance DevCheck with university help

Tribes Digital has won a grant from Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to enhance its AI vetting tool DevCheck with University of Manchester support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Data Analytics

NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035

NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI
Marketing Technologies

Survey says only 40% of Canadian workplaces ready for AI

A survey reveals Canadian workers are concerned about AI readiness and upskilling, with just 40% feeling their workplaces are prepared for AI integration.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Updated FHIR training aims to boost digital health skills across Australia
Digital Transformation

Updated FHIR training aims to boost digital health skills across Australia

The Australian Digital Health Agency has launched updated FHIR training to enhance digital skills, supporting the nationwide rollout of the My Health Record system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge
Data Analytics

Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge

Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Can technology bridge Australia's care gap with dignity for our ageing communities?
Digital Transformation

Can technology bridge Australia's care gap with dignity for our ageing communities?

Australia's ageing population will surge by 54% by 2041, yet care worker shortages threaten dignity, prompting calls for tech to boost efficiency and empathy.

By Vishwas Mahajan • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat
Digital Transformation

Digital skills push urged to counter AUD $63bn cyber threat

The Australian Computer Society urges a major digital skills boost to combat AUD $63bn cyber threats, calling for new training pathways and incentives by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Cloud & AI adoption could save Australia AUD $13.5bn by 2035
Digital Transformation

Cloud & AI adoption could save Australia AUD $13.5bn by 2035

Accelerating cloud and AI adoption in Australian government could save AUD $13.5 billion by 2035, boosting productivity and cutting IT costs by 13% annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation
EduTech

SPU & RevisionSuccess lead AI workshop for student innovation

Sripatum University and RevisionSuccess hosted a workshop showing 200+ students how AI can enhance education and boost entrepreneurial skills in Thailand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security
Hybrid Cloud

Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security

Indosat and Cisco launch Indonesia's first Sovereign Security Operations Centre in Jakarta to enhance national cybersecurity and data sovereignty compliance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption

Australian startups adopt AI faster than big businesses, with 81% using AI versus 61% of enterprises, signalling a growing innovation gap.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills
Unified Communications

CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to equip 5,000 youths with AI skills

CelcomDigi launches CD:NXT to train 5,000 Malaysian youths in AI, 5G and digital skills, supporting the nation's drive towards a digital economy and innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025