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BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive
Digital Transformation

BCP Council boosts data & AI skills with staff training drive

BCP Council partners with Multiverse to upskill 50+ staff in data and AI, aiming to boost service efficiency and financial sustainability for 400,000 residents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems
Data Analytics

UK leads in AI with major revenue boost from data systems

The UK is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence, with 81% of large organisations reporting increased revenue thanks to improved data management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
EduTech

UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity

Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

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Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees
Data Analytics

Databricks One launches to bring AI tools to all employees

Databricks One launches a code-free AI platform empowering all employees, from executives to frontline staff, to explore data using natural language queries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Future-proofing manufacturing businesses against trade tariff volatility with ERP and MOM
Data Analytics

Future-proofing manufacturing businesses against trade tariff volatility with ERP and MOM

Australian manufacturers are turning to ERP and BI tools to navigate trade tariff volatility, boosting operational efficiency and strategic agility amid global uncertainty.

By James Robinson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
To achieve your AI goals, you need the right team
Digital Transformation

To achieve your AI goals, you need the right team

Amidst rising interest in generative AI, a new study reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to find skilled talent, risking their AI ambitions.

By Lumify Group • 6 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
2025: welcome to workplace 5.0 and human-centric AI
Robotic Process Automation

2025: welcome to workplace 5.0 and human-centric AI

As generative AI evolves, businesses are gearing up for Workplace 5.0, where human collaboration and AI integration redefine productivity by 2025.

By Sunny Saha • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry
Data Analytics

AI integration & data trends set to shape 2025 industry

As businesses prioritise real-time analytics, experts predict AI will reshape operations by 2025, driving data-driven models and strategic decision-making.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Australian firms embrace AI & data for 2025 success
Data Analytics

Australian firms embrace AI & data for 2025 success

As Australian firms prepare for 2025, they are harnessing AI and data to drive transparency and sustainability, reshaping how decisions are made.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business
Supply Chain

Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source
Encryption

AI's new frontier: bringing intelligence to the data source

As artificial intelligence evolves, organisations increasingly seek to integrate AI solutions directly with their data sources, prioritising privacy and control.

By Karthik Sj • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs
Job seekers

Navigating 2025: Top tips for evolving Australia jobs

The Australian workforce faces evolving challenges in 2025, with mental health and flexible working priorities driving new strategies for employers and job seekers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jan 2025
Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CIOs struggle with IT budget constraints in 2024

A new survey reveals that Australian CIOs face significant challenges in modernising IT systems due to inadequate budgets, highlighting a shift in priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative
Data Analytics

Databricks & Queensland unveil data & AI academy initiative

Databricks and Queensland Government announce new Data and AI Academy, aiming to enhance skills of over 100 public sector employees in data analytics and AI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australia is calling for responsible Artificial Intelligence
Data governance

Australia is calling for responsible Artificial Intelligence

Australia's Senate inquiry highlights the urgent need for responsible AI, focusing on data integrity and privacy amid growing concerns of AI overtaking jobs.

By Alex Newman • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024