Is Edge Computing Living Up to Its Promise in the Australian Market?

Edge computing adoption in Australia has been slowed by challenges including cost and tech stack complexity, but IBM’s Utpal Mangla said global use cases are growing amidst the rollout of 5G. Continue reading Is Edge Computing Living Up to Its Promise in the Australian Market?

Proofpoint: APAC Employees Are Choosing Convenience, Speed Over Cyber Security

Risky cyber security behaviours are putting employees at risk of phishing and other attacks, according to Proofpoint research, with many employees still unclear security is their responsibility, too. Continue reading Proofpoint: APAC Employees Are Choosing Convenience, Speed Over Cyber Security

IT Industry Consolidation in Australia an Opportunity for Skills Development

Australia is going through a period of disruption, as IT companies acquire to gain skills and pivot into new markets. IT pros need to update their certifications to find the best opportunities. Continue reading IT Industry Consolidation in Australia an Opportunity for Skills Development

Nissan breach exposed data of 100,000 individuals

Nissan Oceania has confirmed that the data breach it suffered in December 2023 affected around 100,000 individuals and has begun notifying them. First response In early December 2023, the company – a regional Nissan division which includes Nissan… Continue reading Nissan breach exposed data of 100,000 individuals

Sophos: Cyber Security Professional Burnout Is Widespread, Creating Risk for APAC Organisations

Burnout and fatigue among cyber professionals are leading to flow-on consequences like more data breaches, employee apathy to cyber duties and turnover of cyber workforces during a skills crisis. Continue reading Sophos: Cyber Security Professional Burnout Is Widespread, Creating Risk for APAC Organisations

RSM Australia Is Using Automation, AI to Unlock Efficiencies Across a Multigenerational Workforce

Professional services firm RSM Australia has embraced robotic process automation and AI as it seeks to engage different generations in their work and create savings in time and investment over time. Continue reading RSM Australia Is Using Automation, AI to Unlock Efficiencies Across a Multigenerational Workforce

Budget, Robodebt Failures Making Australian Government Hesitant About Citizen-Facing AI

According to Gartner, the Australian government is enthusiastic about AI; however, Robodebt and other mistakes of the past, as well as small budgets, are forcing them to be selective. Continue reading Budget, Robodebt Failures Making Australian Government Hesitant About Citizen-Facing AI

Leveraging an AI-powered Salesforce CRM Will Require Better Data Management

APAC IT leaders will need to be pragmatic about data management, budgets and roadmaps to deliver AI-powered CRM, says Rimini Street. Continue reading Leveraging an AI-powered Salesforce CRM Will Require Better Data Management

Legal AI Is Taking Off in Australia and Could Shake Up the Private Practice Legal Market

Australia’s private practice law firms are recruiting next-generation AI lawyers in the form of custom legal AI models. This could allow them to deliver accurate legal advice faster and at cheaper rates. Continue reading Legal AI Is Taking Off in Australia and Could Shake Up the Private Practice Legal Market

LinkedIn Learning Unlocks 250 Free AI Courses for a Limited Time

LinkedIn also released its 2024 Workplace Learning Report, which found that more people want to learn AI skills. Plus, LinkedIn Learning is offering new career development and internal mobility features. Continue reading LinkedIn Learning Unlocks 250 Free AI Courses for a Limited Time