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Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount
Artificial Intelligence

Rising talent drain as career growth stalls & AI fears mount

Top performers are quitting as career progression stalls and fears over AI strategies grow, causing rising talent drain across all industries globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ
Partner Programmes

Lancom Technology launches AI services to boost safe adoption in ANZ

Lancom Technology launches AI services in Australia and New Zealand to help firms adopt AI safely, managing risks and boosting business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes
Edge Computing

Exclusive: Lenovo's AI strategy aiming for smarter outcomes

Australian and New Zealand firms move from AI pilots to value-driven adoption, with 82% of large businesses now using AI to enhance efficiency and operations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Digital sovereignty linked to 5x ROI in enterprise AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Digital sovereignty linked to 5x ROI in enterprise AI adoption

Enterprises prioritising digital sovereignty over AI and data achieve up to five times higher ROI, outperforming peers with secure, scalable AI platforms, says study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector
Customer Relationship Management

Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector

Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead public sector AI push
Customer Relationship Management

Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead public sector AI push

Granicus has named Karthik Anbalagan to lead its AI innovations, enhancing public sector digital services and citizen engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Seismic outlines vision for trusted, tailored AI in enablement teams
Unified Communications

Seismic outlines vision for trusted, tailored AI in enablement teams

Seismic reveals vision for trusted, tailored AI to transform enablement teams, boosting revenue growth and supporting seamless, secure operations across sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety
Human Capital Management

Top talent exits rise as AI & career stagnation fuel anxiety

Top talent is leaving across all industries as AI concerns and stalled career growth fuel anxiety, reveals Workday's Global Workforce Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Tech Mahindra named emerging leader in generative AI by Gartner
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra named emerging leader in generative AI by Gartner

Tech Mahindra has been named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's Emerging Market Quadrant for Generative AI consulting and implementation services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO & founder Darrell Heaps as Chairman
Artificial Intelligence

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO & founder Darrell Heaps as Chairman

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO, with founder Darrell Heaps becoming Chairman to focus on AI strategy amid rapid growth in AI-driven investor relations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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
Australian companies invest in AI but face data & readiness gaps
Unified Communications

Australian companies invest in AI but face data & readiness gaps

Australian firms invest heavily in AI yet only 11% of projects reach full deployment, hindered by data quality and organisational readiness gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence
Artificial Intelligence

Half of Canadians use AI at work but lack training & confidence

Nearly half of Canadians use AI at work, but only 12% have formal training, highlighting a significant skills and confidence gap in the workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency
Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 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
Aerospace manufacturers embrace AI for future supply chain gains
Robotics

Aerospace manufacturers embrace AI for future supply chain gains

Most aerospace manufacturers plan to adopt AI in supply chains, expecting it to revolutionise aircraft production by 2035 amid cautious digital uptake.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025