Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 2

Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity has appointed Mr Pang Tzer Yeu as Chief Information Security Officer-in-Residence to combat Singapore's estimated shortfall of 4,000 cybersecurity professionals.

Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge
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With the 2025 federal election approaching, HP executives highlight the urgent need for Australia to embrace digital transformation and reform education to remain competitive.

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
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The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

Quest Software report highlights evolving role of DBAs
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cloud services
Quest Software's new report highlights the evolving role of database administrators as they face growing challenges in digital transformation and AI integration.

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers
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careers
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AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.

IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
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As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
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it training
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European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages
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Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
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firewalls
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siem
Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.

Diverse construction industry amplifies success on Women's Day
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As International Women's Day approaches, the construction sector must embrace diversity to tap into untapped talent and drive innovation, experts say.

QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA
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QA has become the first authorised training partner of Databricks in EMEA, enhancing access to vital data and AI training for businesses across the region.

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.

IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.

AI’s power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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it training
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certification
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.

Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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data protection
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data analytics
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data science
As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.

CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data protection
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martech
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personalisation
CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.

AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals a pressing AI skills gap in UK businesses, worsened by restrictive policies like IR35 and rising National Insurance contributions.