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AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
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UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
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UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.
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Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
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AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.
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Virgin Atlantic launches AI apprenticeship for all staff
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Virgin Atlantic launches 'AI Champion' apprenticeship for all staff, boosting AI skills across roles with support from education tech firm Cambridge Spark.
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Call for Australia to prioritise digital skills reform
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The Australian Computer Society is calling on the federal government to focus on digital skills reform and research commercialisation to boost the economy.
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Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge
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Hexagon has launched the Future Skills Challenge alongside Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, aiming to bridge esports and real-world engineering skills for gamers and professionals.
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Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.
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Fujitsu & Macquarie launch AutoML course to boost AI skills
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Fujitsu and Macquarie University have teamed up to launch a four-week online AutoML course, addressing the rising demand for 1.3 million tech workers in Australia.
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Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme
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Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.
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IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
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IBM and Specialisterne have announced an expansion of their partnership, enhancing digital skills for over 200 neurodivergent job seekers by 2025.
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Australian firms shift to skills-based workforce strategy
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A new report reveals a pivotal shift in Australian firms towards skills-based workforce management, with 93% of leaders open to hiring based on skills profiles.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
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IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
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As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
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A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.
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Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
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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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Indosat celebrates 9.1% revenue rise & AI expansion
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a robust 9.1% revenue growth for 2024, reaching IDR 55.9 trillion, driven by enhanced customer services and AI integration.
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ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.
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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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Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Nationwide has teamed up with CAPSLOCK to launch a new cybersecurity training programme aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity in IT careers.