Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 2

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
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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.

AI’s power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
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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.

ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
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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.

Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
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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.

CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach
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CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.

AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies
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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.

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
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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.

Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
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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.

Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
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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.

Virohan & Mahajan join forces for student placements
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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.

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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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.

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.

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.

Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Exclusive Networks has launched Exclusive Global Solutions (XGS), a new initiative to streamline its cybersecurity services for partners worldwide.