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WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers
EduTech

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn path for school leavers

WiseTech opens 2026 Earn & Learn, a paid four-year pathway blending software engineering work with a computer science degree.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians
Jobs

Hero Foundation targets one million jobs for disadvantaged Australians

Hero Foundation launches to create one million jobs by 2034, supporting Australians facing barriers with innovative recruitment and mentoring initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Australian MedTech startups invited to apply for AUD $20K grant
Internet of Things

Australian MedTech startups invited to apply for AUD $20K grant

Australian MedTech startups can now apply for the Genesys MedTech Grant, offering AUD $20,000 in engineering services and mentorship to boost innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity
Risk & Compliance

Women call for action to build diversity & resilience in cybersecurity

Women in cybersecurity face ongoing hurdles in representation; experts call for fair promotion, mentorship, and cultural change to boost diversity and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Digital Transformation

Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Emergn has named Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global expansion and enhance customer-focused solutions in emerging markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering
Cybersecurity

Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.

By Amanda Spencer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years
Financial Systems

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Hyperscale

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal with new channel programme
Digital Transformation

SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal with new channel programme

SOTI SYNC 25 returns to Montreal, launching a new channel programme and hosting sessions with industry leaders, including Wayne Gretzky.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award
Unified Communications

Jeff Ogborn wins 2025 peer-nominated Security Innovator Award

Jeff Ogborn of Gallagher Security has won the 2025 Security Innovator Award, recognised by peers for his work on the innovative QuickSwitch access control device.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus
Unified Communications

BNP Paribas renews UK FinTech incubator with AI focus

BNP Paribas Personal Finance renews UK FinTech Innovation Lab for third year, focusing on Generative AI to enhance customer communication and engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth
Firewalls

Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth

Upwind hires cybersecurity veteran Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to boost global growth amid 4,000% revenue surge and product innovations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Bangkok launches first AI-centred high school with new academy
eLearning

Bangkok launches first AI-centred high school with new academy

Bangkok has launched Thailand's first AI-centred high school, HOG International Academy, integrating AI into teaching for personalised, adaptive learning experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Stellarate 3.0 offers SGD $130K grants for start-ups
Digital Transformation

Stellarate 3.0 offers SGD $130K grants for start-ups

Stellarate 3.0 launches with SGD $130,000 in grants, supporting start-ups developing tech for retail and advertising in transit environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Myriad360 leaders honoured on 2025 Women of the Channel list
Customer Experience

Myriad360 leaders honoured on 2025 Women of the Channel list

Tanya Steele and Samara Halterman of Myriad360 have been named to CRN's 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider list for outstanding IT leadership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025