Upskilling stories
Half of audit leaders adopt AI, but governance lags behind
Last week
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
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it industry
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outsourcing
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solarwinds
A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
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iot
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.
NTT DATA & Google Cloud expand AI partnership in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
NTT DATA and Google Cloud are bolstering their strategic partnership to advance cloud-based data analytics and generative AI solutions across the Asia Pacific.
Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead
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it training
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digital transformation
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power / energy
Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.
Burnout rises to 61% in NZ as financial stress impacts workers
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mental health
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gen z
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work-life balance
A new report reveals that 61% of New Zealand employees experience burnout, with financial stress and the rising cost of living cited as key contributors.
World Quality Report reveals rise of Gen AI in QE practices
Last month
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
The latest World Quality Report reveals 68% of organisations are now utilising Generative AI in Quality Engineering, signalling a significant industry shift.
UK workforce lacks training in AI tools, study reveals
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agi
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edtech
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censuswide
Research by GoodHabitz reveals one in five UK employees lack sufficient AI training, highlighting a critical need for upskilling in the workforce.
Australia's tech workforce surpasses one million in 2024
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acs
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digital economy
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ai adoption
Australia's tech workforce has exceeded one million in 2024, a 60% increase since 2014, highlighting the need for 1.3 million workers by 2030.
Google Cloud launches new generative AI learning courses
Last month
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it training
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data analytics
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genai
Google Cloud plans to launch seven new generative AI courses, addressing the urgent skills gap in the sector as many professionals lack necessary training.
Low-code is key to digital transformation, reveals report
Last month
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digital transformation
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low-code
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software development
A new report reveals that 98% of UK organisations use low-code tools, viewing them as crucial for driving digital transformation and enhancing innovation.
UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Last month
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data science
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ai
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university of canterbury
The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.
Kentico to host Partner Connections 2024, sharing latest innovations
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ecm
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cx
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martech
Kentico will host its Partner Connections 2024 events in Prague on October 8-9 and Miami on November 12-13, showcasing new features of Xperience.
Morale gap in manufacturing: epicor report reveals insights
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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dei
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cleantech
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sustainability
Epicor report unveils a significant morale gap in manufacturing, with 57% of managers versus 45% of workers rating their morale as high, impacting industry dynamics.
Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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genai
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ai
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healthtech
Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.
Financial controllers foresee dynamic role transformation by 2030
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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strategy
Financial controllers face major role changes, prioritising value creation over cost-cutting, as EY's report reveals a broad transformation driven by tech and evolving business needs.
How to build a performance culture that empowers people and AI in tandem
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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edutech
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it training
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workplace
Building a performance culture integrating AI and human talent is key to organisational success, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction, says LogicMonitor.
Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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low-code
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ai
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software development
Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.
Fortinet highlights Singapore's pressing cyber skills shortage
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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it training
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breach prevention
Fortinet's 2024 report reveals 92% of Singaporean firms faced breaches due to a cyber skills gap, costing over USD $1 million each.
Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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it training
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.