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Practical DevSecOps launches hands-on security course
DevOps

Practical DevSecOps launches hands-on security course

Practical DevSecOps unveils a hands-on Certified Security Champion course to embed security advocates inside software development teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone
Virtualisation

Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone

Kubernetes now underpins 82% of production container workloads, as CNCF data shows it emerging as the default platform for generative AI.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief
Digital Transformation

Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief

Skillsoft appoints Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action
DevOps

How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.

By Corbb O'Connor • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners
Digital Transformation

Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals
Data Protection

Unapproved AI tools widely used by data professionals

Four in ten data professionals rely on unapproved AI tools at work, prompting fresh fears over data security, privacy and skills gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2
Unified Communications

CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills
EduTech

Skillsoft links edX courses to corporate AI skills

Skillsoft links edX's university courses to its AI-focused learning platform, tying academic credentials more tightly to corporate skills needs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Paul Pan says ALE's Rainbow Hub redefines UCC

Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub, an integration-led cloud platform linking UCC with workflows, IoT and vertical services for partners.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025

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Education, Learning & Training stories

Connecting global workforces through intelligent video
Unified Communications

Connecting global workforces through intelligent video

AI-powered intelligent video is helping global HR teams turn dispersed workforces into more connected, inclusive and engaged communities.

By Richard Griffin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Virgin Australia speeds marketing with Adobe tools overhaul
Digital Transformation

Virgin Australia speeds marketing with Adobe tools overhaul

Virgin Australia shifts to self-serve Adobe tools, boosting marketing output 40% and cutting design bottlenecks across the airline.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push
Digital Transformation

NIIT buys SweetRush for up to USD $26m in AI learning push

NIIT Learning Systems snaps up US learning designer SweetRush for up to USD $26m to boost AI-driven custom training and near-shore reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Skillsoft wins AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year
DevOps

Skillsoft wins AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year

Skillsoft Global Knowledge has been named AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year 2025 for its cloud and AI skills programmes across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Logic unveils CX AI displays with Google EDLA for learning
Storage

Logic unveils CX AI displays with Google EDLA for learning

Logic launches CX interactive displays with Google EDLA, Android 14 and built-in NeoAI tools to power digital classrooms and workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
Data Protection

Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity

Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.

By Sean Mitchell • 10 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Alteryx names Bill Tabbit-Humphrey as Chief Customer Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Alteryx names Bill Tabbit-Humphrey as Chief Customer Officer

Alteryx appoints veteran customer experience leader Bill Tabbit-Humphrey as Chief Customer Officer to steer post-sale AI analytics strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
V2 AI named OpenAI Services Partner for Australia
Data Protection

V2 AI named OpenAI Services Partner for Australia

V2 AI has been named an OpenAI Services Partner in Australia, targeting enterprise demand for secure, governed generative AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025