Digital Skills stories - Page 4

Australia’s new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.

NZTech has rebranded as Tech New Zealand, uniting 16 tech Communities and the wider Tech Alliance under one national ecosystem voice.

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.

OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.

CFOs face 2026 torn between deep cost cuts, selective growth bets and a mounting AI skills gap, Gartner survey data reveals.

Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.

AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.

Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.

Australia races into AI’s next phase as leaders demand visibility, security and smarter human-AI collaboration to stay competitive by 2026.

Xsolla and HP join forces to support over 100,000 aspiring game developers globally with free courses and mentorship to launch studios.

Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.

Cognizant aims to upskill two million people globally by 2030 through its Synapse initiative, doubling its goal amid rising AI job disruptions.

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.

The Australian Digital Inclusion Alliance has praised the National AI Plan for focusing on AI skills and digital literacy to reduce digital exclusion in Australia.

Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.

AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.

The University of Bath partners with Multiverse to upskill 50 staff in AI, data, and leadership, boosting efficiency and enhancing student services.

Hulme Grammar School hosts a 12-hour hackathon uniting 100 pupils to tackle local challenges and help close the UK’s GBP £27.6bn digital skills gap.