Technology
The Technology Market Contracted in FY26. Senior Hiring Did Not.
You approved the headcount. The brief went to the desk. And the feedback is not what you expected for a market that supposedly softened. The candidates you need are not available at the rate you budgeted. The search is taking longer. And the right person has two other conversations running alongside yours. Nothing unusual happened.…
Read MoreData, Analytics & AI Market Report March 2026
Our Half-Yearly Australian Data, Analytics & AI Market Report captures how demand has shifted over the past five years, including the move toward engineering-led capability, stronger governance frameworks, and applied AI delivery. It explores changing hiring expectations, organisational risk appetite, and the growing reliance on contractors to bridge critical delivery gaps. The report also provides…
Read MoreAI Adoption in Recruitment: What’s Driving Value vs Hype
Your team is using AI for recruitment now. ChatGPT is drafting job ads. Screening is automated. Shortlists are generating faster. So why are your senior data and cyber roles still taking three months to fill? Why did that last hire that looked perfect on paper not work out? And why is your legal team asking…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Bad Hires: What’s Breaking in Data, Tech & Risk Recruitment (And How to Fix It)
Six months ago, you filled that senior data role. Now it’s not working. They looked perfect on paper. Strong credentials, relevant experience, passed every interview. But something didn’t translate. Now you’re facing project delays that push transformation timelines out by quarters, not weeks. Team attrition as frustrated high performers start looking elsewhere. And budget consumed…
Read MoreThe AI Paradox: Why Australia’s Digital Transformation is Stalling
Australian organisations are investing heavily in digital transformation and AI tools, but across the country, ambitious projects are hitting a roadblock. It is not a failure of technology, the AI models and platforms are available, it is a failure of capability. Despite having all the necessary tools, Australian teams are struggling to execute. The core…
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