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CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

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CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
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Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium

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Tyler Vander Ploeg named Vice Chair of fibre consortium as industry body steps up education and standards work amid rising network demand.
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Oracle opens Sydney AI hub for Australia & Oceania

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Oracle opens a Sydney AI hub to train, test and fast‑track cloud and AI projects for customers across Australia and Oceania.
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CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.
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Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Yubico launches YubiNation partner tiers and expanded training to boost phishing-resistant identity security amid rising breach costs.
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CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
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File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Broken documents and file mix-ups are costing firms an average of USD $6,790 per employee each year, a new survey of US workers finds.
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Scrum.org launches new course on stakeholder collaboration

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Scrum.org debuts a five-hour self-paced course to help Scrum Teams build trust and collaborate more effectively with stakeholders.
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Hybrid mesh security emerges to counter AI cyber risks

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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As hybrid IT sprawl fuels blind spots and AI-driven attacks, experts say only a zero trust, hybrid mesh rethink can secure modern networks.
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Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.
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Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.
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Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.
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SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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SonicWall launches AI chat, unified search and tutorials to speed self-service support while keeping traditional help channels in place.
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AI speeds coding but slows Australian software teams

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.
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Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.
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Darumatic becomes first SUSE training partner in Australia

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sydney-based Darumatic is Australia's first authorised SUSE training partner, enhancing local access to official cloud-native and open-source tech courses.
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Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.
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South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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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.
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Samsung releases Galaxy Watch8 range with advanced health features

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch8 range, boasting advanced health tracking, a slim design, and AI-powered features for improved wellness and connectivity.
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Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.