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IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI
EduTech

IWD 2025: The Untapped Power: How Women Will Catalyse Innovation in AI

With women making up less than 30% of the AI workforce, their involvement is critical to driving innovation and tackling bias in technology.

By Sarah Mateljan • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI

Wayfinder unveils WayGPT, an AI initiative aimed at empowering women in the workforce by enhancing access to education and professional development.

By Rebecca Moroney • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts
EduTech

AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts

An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts
EduTech

Hackers exploit botnet to attack Microsoft 365 accounts

A newly uncovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is exploiting Microsoft 365 accounts through password spraying attacks, raising security alarms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million
EduTech

Jamf to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million

Jamf plans to acquire Identity Automation for $215 million, aiming to unite identity and device management for enhanced security and user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights
EduTech

Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights

Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool aimed at promoting transparency in academic integrity and responsible AI use in education, launching in late 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances
Cybersecurity

Rising ICS/OT cyber threats due to budgetary imbalances

A recent SANS Institute and OPSWAT report reveals serious shortcomings in ICS/OT cybersecurity budgets, with over half of organisations experiencing security incidents last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

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Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies
Fintech

Queer Town expands allyship with digital courses & allies

Queer Town in Melbourne is ramping up efforts for LGBTIQA+ inclusion, launching new digital courses and expanding its leadership team amid global DEI debates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap
EduTech

Majority of UK teachers rely on AI, despite training gap

A significant 60% of UK teachers are now integrating artificial intelligence into their work, revealing a major shift in educational practices, according to Twinkl.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day
EduTech

Beyond Key celebrates women's empowerment on Women's Day

Beyond Key celebrated International Women's Day 2025 with talks from inspiring speakers and initiatives aimed at empowering women within the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​
Education, Learning & Training

Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​

As the new year dawns, tech firms worldwide prepare for sales kick-off events aimed at boosting team effectiveness, but many struggle to achieve tangible results.

By Jess MacGillivray • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Education, Learning & Training

Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.

By Rosanna Tucker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand
DevOps

AI, leadership, cybersecurity skills soar in global demand

Udemy's Q4 2024 Learning Index reveals soaring enrolments in AI (58%), leadership (42%), and cybersecurity (47%), signalling a global upskilling trend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024
Unified Communications

New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
Firewalls

Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity

Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions
EduTech

New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions

New Zealand will host its inaugural Web 3 hackathon at the University of Auckland, focusing on innovative solutions like government expenditure tracking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025