Skills shortage stories - Page 27

Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.

Over half of UK senior business leaders plan no AI adoption in the next year, citing cost, security fears and trust issues, says a boxxe survey.

Three UK tech firms launched the Digital Capability Exchange, a not-for-profit network to flexibly share talent and match skills to project demands efficiently.

AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.

One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.

Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.

Research reveals smaller UK firms and sole traders risk falling behind in AI adoption, with only 37% confident in AI skills amid a widening gap.

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

UK firms face up to GBP £4 million losses annually from network outages, prompting a major shift in tech investment towards connectivity over AI and cybersecurity.

Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.

UK tech firms are shifting hiring from prestigious universities to focusing on graduates' practical skills to fill growing technical and soft skill gaps.

UK SME leaders show cautious optimism with a slight confidence rise, yet worry over AI adoption, Brexit competitiveness, and EU market expansion in 2025.

The UK's new Industrial Strategy launches, but leaders urge urgent reforms in digital, skills, and supply chains to boost growth.

Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.

A global survey reveals that businesses are rapidly adopting AI but struggle with training and infrastructure, hindering growth despite high optimism and planned investments.

NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.