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DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives
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DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives

DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships
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Eighteen Australians awarded 2025 John Monash Scholarships

Eighteen Australians have been awarded the prestigious John Monash Scholarships for 2025, recognising leaders in fields like aerospace and cancer research.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot
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GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities
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October Patch Tuesday has revealed 118 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has addressed 118 vulnerabilities in its October 2024 Patch Tuesday, including five with evidence of exploitation, amid ongoing security concerns.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship
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Zilinka Jiang awarded Actuaries Institute AI scholarship

Zilinka Jiang has been awarded the 2024 Actuaries Institute Women Leaders in AI/Data Science Scholarship, enabling her to enhance leadership skills at Stanford.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects
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Project Management Institute reveals 2024's Most Influential Projects

The Project Management Institute has revealed 2024's Most Influential Projects, celebrating global initiatives tackling UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets
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Logicalis reports strides in emissions cuts & sustainability targets

Logicalis reports a 27% cut in scope 1 emissions since 2022, along with a 17% reduction in market-based scope 2 emissions, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities
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September Patch Tuesday has revealed 79 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday addresses 79 vulnerabilities, including four critical RCEs and bugs with in-the-wild exploitation. Surprisingly, no browser patches yet.

By Adam Barnett • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management
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Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management

Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

DeadlyScience & Kinetic IT partner to support STEM education
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DeadlyScience & Kinetic IT partner to support STEM education

A new partnership between DeadlyScience and Kinetic IT aims to enhance STEM education for First Nations students while addressing Australia's tech skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
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UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
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UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report
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UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report

Hyve Managed Hosting's 2024 report reveals a severe skills shortage in the UK's IT sector, impacting 81% of businesses amid rapid technological advancement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia
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Carbonix partners with Toll to enhance drone operations in Australia

Carbonix has partnered with Toll Uncrewed Systems to bolster drone operations and training in Australia, enhancing capabilities across various sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Australia Managing Director
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Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Australia Managing Director

Avanade appoints Carla Ramchand as Managing Director for Australia. Ramchand to drive growth and lead AI integration.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer
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Biorelate names Ben Sidders as new Chief Scientific Officer

Biorelate appoints Ben Sidders as Chief Scientific Officer, enhancing their executive team with his extensive life sciences expertise to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM
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Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM

Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Dr Vicki Gardiner takes COO role at Canberra Cyber Hub
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Dr Vicki Gardiner takes COO role at Canberra Cyber Hub

Dr. Vicki Gardiner has been appointed COO of Canberra Cyber Hub, aiming to enhance the city's cyber security stature with her experience in STEM and diversity initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024