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North Carolina picks Tanium for SecureNC cyber scheme

The statewide rollout aims to give counties, cities and universities real-time visibility into cyber threats as attacks on public services intensify.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Medical school admissions can measure professional skills

Pressure is mounting on medical schools to prove they can spot professionalism and judgement early enough to predict clinical performance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Vector launches Learning Studio for tailored school training

Schools and colleges can now tailor compliance courses to local rules without rebuilding them, as the tool keeps AI drafts under human review.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Swinburne AI reading tool boosts support for dyslexia

Users with dyslexia reported clearer comprehension and less stress as a personalised AI platform adapted text, summaries and visual aids to their needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Checkmarx partners with Carahsoft for public sector sales

Government agencies will gain wider access to application security tools as the partnership places Checkmarx products on Carahsoft's procurement channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Checkmarx partners Carahsoft to expand public sector sales

Government buyers will gain wider access to Checkmarx tools as Carahsoft opens procurement routes through reseller networks and federal contracts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms

Clearer audio and simpler rollouts are set to help schools and businesses equip Zoom Rooms for hybrid meetings and AI tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Samsung

TELUS gala raises CAD $3 million for youth bursaries

The record haul will fund bursaries and grants for young Canadians hit by affordability, mental health and education barriers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today

Manufacturing

Women leaders urge faster inclusion in engineering

Underrepresentation of women in engineering is threatening talent pipelines and innovation as demand rises in AI, energy and manufacturing.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand

The appointments bolster Google Cloud's push for AI and cloud growth in Southeast Asia, as competition intensifies across key markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work

The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Five Faces Appoints Richard Alcock AO as Board Chair

The move adds senior health-system governance as the Brisbane software group scales digital patient-journey tools across Australia and overseas.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

eLearning

Techskills backs SoftSkillingIt with new work-ready mark

The accreditation reflects rising employer demand for measurable people skills as firms struggle to fill gaps in communication, adaptability and teamwork.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Generative AI

Australia software programmers hit record 216,000 jobs

AI fears have not dented demand for coders, with Australia's software and applications programmer workforce reaching a record 216,000.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

BlackBerry, UKM bring QNX curriculum to ASEAN first

Students in Malaysia will gain hands-on access to BlackBerry's QNX tools as UKM becomes the first ASEAN university to add them.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Salesforce to train one million Indians in AI by 2030

The push reflects rising demand for AI jobs in India as Salesforce aims to widen access to training, internships and employer links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Persistent, Databricks launch AI hackathon with MSOE

Students at Milwaukee School of Engineering gained hands-on practice with enterprise AI tools, as firms seek graduates ready for production deployments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month