Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories
Mike Meyer joins data centre board to boost talent supply
2 days ago
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hyperscale
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cleantech
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sustainability
The Data Centre Alliance has appointed Mike Meyer to its Executive Board to focus on talent acquisition and workforce development in the UK data centre sector.
Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts
3 days ago
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dei
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skills gap
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gender diversity
A study by Tech Beyond Gender reveals persistent gender diversity challenges in IT, with many women contemplating leaving the sector due to discrimination.
FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
Last week
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it training
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data analytics
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dei
An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.
Kaseya unveils AI tools to boost MSP efficiency & security
Last week
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it training
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Kaseya has launched new AI-driven tools to help managed service providers in Australia tackle security and efficiency challenges amid rising cybersecurity gaps.
Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
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
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
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
Last week
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data science
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genai
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llms
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
This month
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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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
This month
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collaboration
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careers
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skills gap
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
This month
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robots
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ai
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digital literacy
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
This month
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it training
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isaca
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it professionals
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
This month
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uc
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digital transformation
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iot
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
This month
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firewalls
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it training
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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
This month
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devops
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apm
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cleantech
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
This month
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it training
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digital transformation
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ai
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
Last month
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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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
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data analytics
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genai
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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
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digital twins
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ai
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ai agents
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
Last month
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edutech
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software engineering
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skills gap
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
Last month
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edge computing
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power / energy
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ai
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.