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Upskilling stories - Page 4

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Deloitte & RMIT Online join forces for climate reporting course
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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risk & compliance
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collaboration
Mandatory climate reporting in July instigates a vital shift, with Deloitte and RMIT Online joining forces to offer a course for finance professionals.
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Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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software development
The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.
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Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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it training
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kaspersky
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investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
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Southeast Asia sees 85% rise in freelancer registrations
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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cleantech
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sustainability
A new report disclosed a dramatically evolving SEA job market with an 85% increase in freelancer registrations and higher day rates for independent talent.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
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AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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recruitment
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alteryx
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coding
Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.
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AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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software development
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collaboration
Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.
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Australians underestimate Generative AI's impact on jobs, study shows
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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edutech
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Many Australian workers underestimate the influence of Generative AI on their roles, despite evidence that 86% of occupations will be affected, suggests RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics data.
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IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report
Sun, 17th Mar 2024
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IoT Analytics' Spring 2024 report reveals key trends, including the coalescence of AI and IoT, driving a projected 17% compound growth of the $236bn IoT market till 2030.
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APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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uc
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blockchain
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APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ethics
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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edutech
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genai
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GEN8, a pioneering AI consultancy led by Tim Sharp, is streamlining the integration of generative AI into business strategies amid rising demand for upskilling.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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data science
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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programming
Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.
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IWD 2024: Active allyship: Making cyber a place for all
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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dei
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cybersecurity
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productivity
IWD 2024 calls for authentic allyship in cybersecurity, urging organisations to move beyond the surface-level, performative displays, and pursue tangible diversity and inclusion annually.
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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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women in technology
The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.
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IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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it careers
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commscope
Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.
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IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn’t kept pace with their needs
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.