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JLL warns of AI skills gap in Asia Pacific facilities

Nearly 70% of organisations have already suffered disruption from labour shortages or AI skills gaps, JLL says, as adoption accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

Snowflake launches free AI data training for users

Companies can now tap free, role-based AI and data training from Snowflake, with 30 days of hands-on labs included worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Semiconductors

Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts

Growing power constraints and AI demand are pushing firms towards infrastructure models that can adapt as costs, supply and workloads shift.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Britain's forgotten middle - why mid-market businesses hold the key to the UK's growth ambitions

Mid-sized firms face a policy blind spot that could slow AI adoption, despite contributing GBP £2.7 trillion in turnover in 2025.

By Musidora Jorgensen • 5 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push

Yet manufacturers are using only about 45% of the data they collect, slowing efforts to turn AI pilot projects into wider operational gains.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Cybersecurity

ANZ hackathon in Brisbane tackles cybercrime skills

More than 100 students are tackling real-world scam and fraud scenarios as Queensland faces the highest share of Australia's cybercrime reports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Skills shortage stories

Customer Relationship Management

4Geeks launches job-specific AI courses for workers

Workers in marketing, sales, HR, data analysis and real estate can now get AI training tailored to everyday tasks rather than general lessons.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

AI adoption outpaces leadership change, report says

Nearly two-thirds of leaders say AI is already embedded across their organisations, yet many still lack clear accountability for decisions it raises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Manufacturing

North East data centre hub names John Paul speaker

Growing data centre investment is putting the North East's supply chain in focus as the Hub prepares to hear from John Paul Construction's Colin Crowley.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Manufacturing leads peers in AI-driven IT issue fixing

Manufacturers are ahead of other sectors in using AI to spot and fix IT problems before they disrupt operations, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Brennan named OpenAI Select Partner to boost AI deployment

Australian organisations struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems could get faster deployment support as Brennan joins OpenAI's partner network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Data Analytics

OpenSesame adds Chegg Skills courses to Plus service

Existing subscribers will gain access to more than 100 courses on AI, cybersecurity and workplace skills as employers race to close training gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

Small firms say Budget aid for apprenticeships falls short

Small employers say they still face the bulk of recruitment and mentoring costs, even after Budget measures aimed at easing apprenticeships and graduate hiring.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

AI changes push British STEM workers to quit, survey finds

Nearly half of British STEM employers are struggling to replace specialists as AI-driven role changes prompt some workers to leave, a survey found.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Young engineers find automation careers in horticulture

A shortage of visible pathways is pushing mechatronics graduates into horticulture automation jobs that are reshaping New Zealand's post-harvest sector.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 3 days ago

Robotics

AI & robotics reshape Australian trades, says expert

Trades are being reshaped by AI and robotics, with apprentices needing new digital skills as workshops and worksites adopt more automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Social Media

UK business owners worry branding is not strong enough

Branding gaps may be hurting small firms' customer appeal, with 88% of UK business owners saying their design is not strong enough.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

AI opens new export opportunities for Philippines firms

A skills shortage could slow Philippine firms' push to use AI in services, even as export-oriented sectors eye higher-value work and new revenue streams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week