Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories
UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity
Yesterday
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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
Last week
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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
Last week
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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.
Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly
Last month
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productivity
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skills gap
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workplace culture
A report by SafetyCulture reveals that dissatisfaction among Australian workers costs the economy AUD $15.8 billion annually in lost productivity.
AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers
Last month
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.
Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
Last month
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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skills gap
A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
Last month
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edutech
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physical security
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data privacy
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.
AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey
Last month
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data science
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open source
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genai
A survey by Red Hat reveals 88% of UK IT managers prioritise AI adoption in cloud strategies, with 98% deeming cloud investment vital by 2025.
UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report
Last month
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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ai
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.
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Last month
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martech
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cybersecurity
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adobe
Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.
Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe’s cybersecurity teams
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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isaca
ISACA's survey shows European cybersecurity teams are underfunded and understaffed, with 52% citing inadequate budgets, 61% lacking staff.
How embracing new technology in emergency communications centres improves public safety
Last month
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cloud services
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skills gap
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safety
Australia's emergency contact centres grapple with rising call volumes and staff shortages, turning to AI and cloud tech to enhance public safety.
Australian execs brace for impact from right to disconnect law
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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skills gap
Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.