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APDCA launches playbook for data centre policymakers
Data centers

APDCA launches playbook for data centre policymakers

Governments across Asia-Pacific are being urged to prepare power, water and land planning now, as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
JLL warns of AI skills gap in Asia Pacific facilities
Robotics

JLL warns of AI skills gap in Asia Pacific facilities

Nearly 70% of organisations have already suffered disruption from labour shortages or AI skills gaps, JLL says, as adoption accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Snowflake launches free AI data training for users
Data Analytics

Snowflake launches free AI data training for users

Companies can now tap free, role-based AI and data training from Snowflake, with 30 days of hands-on labs included worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts
Semiconductors

Infrastructure Flexibility Becomes A Competitive Advantage As Uncertainty Mounts

Growing power constraints and AI demand are pushing firms towards infrastructure models that can adapt as costs, supply and workloads shift.

By Nathan Knight • 4 min read • Last week
Britain's forgotten middle - why mid-market businesses hold the key to the UK's growth ambitions
Software-as-a-Service

Britain's forgotten middle - why mid-market businesses hold the key to the UK's growth ambitions

Mid-sized firms face a policy blind spot that could slow AI adoption, despite contributing GBP £2.7 trillion in turnover in 2025.

By Musidora Jorgensen • 5 min read • Last month
Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push
Manufacturing

Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push

Yet manufacturers are using only about 45% of the data they collect, slowing efforts to turn AI pilot projects into wider operational gains.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Canadian marketers boost AI use as readiness rises
Data Analytics

Canadian marketers boost AI use as readiness rises

Daily AI use among Canadian marketers has climbed to 51 per cent, as clearer policies and more training help shift work beyond basic tasks.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Today
4Geeks launches job-specific AI courses for workers
Customer Relationship Management

4Geeks launches job-specific AI courses for workers

Workers in marketing, sales, HR, data analysis and real estate can now get AI training tailored to everyday tasks rather than general lessons.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI adoption outpaces leadership change, report says
Digital Transformation

AI adoption outpaces leadership change, report says

Nearly two-thirds of leaders say AI is already embedded across their organisations, yet many still lack clear accountability for decisions it raises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
North East data centre hub names John Paul speaker
Manufacturing

North East data centre hub names John Paul speaker

Growing data centre investment is putting the North East's supply chain in focus as the Hub prepares to hear from John Paul Construction's Colin Crowley.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Manufacturing leads peers in AI-driven IT issue fixing
Robotics

Manufacturing leads peers in AI-driven IT issue fixing

Manufacturers are ahead of other sectors in using AI to spot and fix IT problems before they disrupt operations, a survey found.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Brennan named OpenAI Select Partner to boost AI deployment
Digital Transformation

Brennan named OpenAI Select Partner to boost AI deployment

Australian organisations struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems could get faster deployment support as Brennan joins OpenAI's partner network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
OpenSesame adds Chegg Skills courses to Plus service
Data Analytics

OpenSesame adds Chegg Skills courses to Plus service

Existing subscribers will gain access to more than 100 courses on AI, cybersecurity and workplace skills as employers race to close training gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
Small firms say Budget aid for apprenticeships falls short
Artificial Intelligence

Small firms say Budget aid for apprenticeships falls short

Small employers say they still face the bulk of recruitment and mentoring costs, even after Budget measures aimed at easing apprenticeships and graduate hiring.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
AI changes push British STEM workers to quit, survey finds
Artificial Intelligence

AI changes push British STEM workers to quit, survey finds

Nearly half of British STEM employers are struggling to replace specialists as AI-driven role changes prompt some workers to leave, a survey found.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Last week
AI & robotics reshape Australian trades, says expert
Robotics

AI & robotics reshape Australian trades, says expert

Trades are being reshaped by AI and robotics, with apprentices needing new digital skills as workshops and worksites adopt more automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
UK business owners worry branding is not strong enough
Social Media

UK business owners worry branding is not strong enough

Branding gaps may be hurting small firms' customer appeal, with 88% of UK business owners saying their design is not strong enough.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last month