Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories
Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
Yesterday
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fintech
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blockchain
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accounts payable
Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
Semperis expands in Australia after USD $125m funding
Yesterday
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edutech
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uc
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ransomware
Semperis is expanding in Australia following a USD $125 million funding boost, targeting enhanced cyber resilience amid rising ransomware threats.
AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
2 days ago
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
3 days ago
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edutech
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digital transformation
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developers
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
3 days ago
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.
Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design
3 days ago
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genai
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ai
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ml
CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.
Global shift towards major investment in generative AI
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.
Australian firms struggle with AI scalability despite spend rise
4 days ago
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genai
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ai
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ml
A new report reveals that while 92% of Australian businesses utilise generative AI, only 37% consider their applications production-ready, citing governance and cost challenges.
UK enterprises embrace GenAI but face deployment hurdles
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that while 90% of UK enterprises are engaging with generative AI, only 40% feel their applications are production-ready.
UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity
Last week
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data protection
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soc
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data privacy
A survey reveals 52% of UK firms outsource cybersecurity, with 28% planning to do so, driven by a skilled workforce gap and regulatory compliance needs.
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
This month
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it industry
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outsourcing
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solarwinds
A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector
This month
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zero trust security
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genai
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ai
The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.
NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms
Last month
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Last month
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ai
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software development
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productivity
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.
UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Last month
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it training
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quantum computing
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ai
The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.
Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles
Last month
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ai
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cfo
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data management
A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Last month
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ai
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leadership
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skills gap
New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.
ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI
Last month
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martech
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data fabric
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rpa
ServiceNow has unveiled new partnerships with NVIDIA, Siemens, Pearson, and Snowflake to enhance AI capabilities and improve productivity across industries.
New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security
Last month
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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women in technology
The New Zealand Network for Women in Security celebrates its 5th anniversary, championing diversity and support for women in New Zealand's security sector.