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Practical DevSecOps unveils Advisory Board to address skills gap

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Practical DevSecOps has formed an Advisory Board with Erika Voss and Cecil Su to tackle the global shortage of up-to-date cybersecurity skills through strategic training.
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Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.
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Algomarketing joins UKAI to tackle UK's AI skills shortage

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Algomarketing has joined UKAI to help address the UK's AI skills shortage and boost enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence technology.
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Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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education, learning & training
A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.
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UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.
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Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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workforce technology
Skillsoft launches its AI-native Percipio Platform to help firms close skill gaps and link workforce development directly to business outcomes.
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UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.
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Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

Sat, 13th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.
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TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.
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AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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UK supply chain leaders aim for AI-driven transport but face major hurdles due to skills shortages and fragmented data, risking delayed shipments and costs.
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Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.
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Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.
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Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.
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UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.
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CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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workplace
CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.
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One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.
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EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
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EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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data protection
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.