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Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.
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ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.
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AI’s power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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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.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
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CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.
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AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals a pressing AI skills gap in UK businesses, worsened by restrictive policies like IR35 and rising National Insurance contributions.
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UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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Virohan & Mahajan join forces for student placements
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Virohan has teamed up with Mahajan Imaging & Labs to provide practical training opportunities for students in India's rapidly growing healthcare sector.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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As Linten Technologies marks its 25th anniversary, the firm sees rising demand for AI education as businesses seek to navigate the evolving landscape of technology.
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UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.
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Microsoft & Pearson unite for AI skills development
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Microsoft and Pearson have formed a strategic alliance to enhance AI skilling and learning, addressing the urgent need for workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy.
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Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.
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European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.
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UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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cloud services
Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.
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UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.
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Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.