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Construction tech proposed as a solution for Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.
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Repetitive tasks cost UK finance GBP £179 billion & harm morale

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Repetitive tasks in UK finance departments cost businesses GBP £179 billion annually, harming productivity and driving 74% of workers to consider quitting.
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Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.
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North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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SentinelLabs reveals North Korean operatives are masquerading as foreign IT professionals to infiltrate global tech markets and bypass sanctions.
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OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.
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AI may render traditional IT helpdesks obsolete by 2027

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Nexthink's study reveals traditional IT helpdesks may vanish by 2027, with 79% of IT workers foreseeing a major transformation driven by AI advancements.
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MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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Despite the known benefits of seeking aid from MSPs, many in IT remain reluctant due to fears of vulnerability, independence, loss of control, and rejection.
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The imperative for collaborative IT in Australian state governments

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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Australian state governments are being urged to embrace collaborative IT, leveraging partnerships and resource pooling to create effective, standardised solutions and tackle skills shortages in sectors including bushfire management and cybersecurity.
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UK workers resent office return amid 'productivity paranoia' claims

Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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A third of UK knowledge workers resent forced return to offices citing 'productivity paranoia' and poor digital experiences adding an extra 3.1 work weeks annually, reveals Scalable Software study.
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Ivanti research reveals escalating 'AI anxiety' in workforce

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Ivanti research shows escalating 'AI anxiety' among workers fearing job losses, highlighting a need for clear AI strategies.
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The rise of CISO stress: Recognising and reconciling the threat of litigation for CISOs

Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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As the economy shifts further towards a digital-first mindset, CISOs have found themselves increasingly impacted on a personal level.
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How organisations can prevent software bloat and drive efficiencies

Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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Failing to regularly assess the assets in the software stack can deliver more detriments than benefits to businesses.
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How to attract and retain cyber security talent-Cyber Revolution

Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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To get ahead of the pack, tech leaders must find new ways to attract and recruit entry-level cybersecurity professionals.
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The impact of mass layoffs on IT teams: challenges and solutions

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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To mitigate the risks associated with layoffs in IT teams, businesses should implement several robust solutions.
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There is still time for Australia to realise Vision 2025

Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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Australia still has an opportunity to realise its Vision 2025 digital strategy and become among the top three digital nations in the world.
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Balancing hybrid tech: On-premises performance matters

Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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It's worth remembering that most organizations continue to run most of their IT estate on-premises - and this will be the case for the foreseeable future.
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Urgent: Technologists must sway leaders on app observability

Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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While technologists are acutely aware of the need for application observability, they are yet to convince senior leaders within their organizations.
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New Zealand workers face highest burnout levels in the world

Fri, 26th May 2023
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Workload expectations were a major driver behind employee burnout, followed by expectations for employees to always be online at home.
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How to overcome the IT skills gap with upskilling

Wed, 17th May 2023
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In this article, we’ll explore how upskilling and reskilling workers in IT skills can fulfil modern business needs in this digital era.
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Turnbull government offers hope for digital innovation and skills shortage

Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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Australia’s change in leadership is set to create new challenges for digital recruitment according to technology recruitment agency, Greythorn.