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Upskilling stories - Page 2

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New Zealand workers value training as job competition intensifies
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.
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Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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devsecops
Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.
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Disprz hits revenue milestone, outlines plans for GenAI expansion
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
Disprz has surpassed INR ₹100 crore in annual recurring revenue, leveraging GenAI and focusing on Asia-Pacific expansion to boost enterprise skilling.
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HowNow unveils Guru AI to personalise workplace learning
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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HowNow has unveiled HowNow Guru, an AI learning agent offering personalised, real-time coaching to help organisations close skills gaps at scale.
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AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.
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Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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e-learning
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partner programmes
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productivity
A recent Udemy study reveals that upskilling initiatives are crucial for Australian businesses combatting employee disengagement and driving economic adaptability.
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AI technology seen as solution to boost UK productivity
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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productivity
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millennials
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celonis
A new survey from Celonis reveals that 81% of UK businesses struggle with low employee morale, largely due to stress and burnout affecting productivity.
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AI survey reveals job fears amid workplace enthusiasm
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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world economic forum
A new survey by Kickresume reveals a complex perspective among UK workers on AI in the workplace, with 21% facing job loss concerns despite 57% embracing AI tools.
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Navigating uncertainty: How CFOs can build resilience in a volatile 2025
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
As Australian CFOs face escalating economic volatility, prioritising digital transformation and unified data systems becomes essential for resilience and strategic growth.
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Google Cloud Canada grows with focus on AI and sovereignty
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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edutech
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encryption
Google Cloud is expanding in Canada with a strong focus on AI, data sovereignty, and local partnerships, looking to serve a diverse range of sectors.
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Singapore SMEs face challenges in digital transformation
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
A recent TDCX survey reveals that Singapore's SMEs struggle with digital transformation, facing challenges in skills, content creation, and competition.
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New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.
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LinkedIn unveils top Australian companies for 2025 careers
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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LinkedIn's 2025 Top Companies list ranks ServiceNow as Australia's best workplace for career advancement, followed by Atlassian, Commonwealth Bank, Amazon, and Oracle.
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Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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it training
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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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AI-driven coaching tools: debunking myths & benefits
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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ai
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workplace
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CoachHub reveals how AI-powered coaching tools enhance traditional methods, debunking myths around their effectiveness and potential pitfalls in workplaces.
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Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
SAS has honoured exceptional educators worldwide, including Jacky Mo from the University of New South Wales, with the 2025 SAS Educator Award.
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Labour government's AI budget sparks efficiency debate
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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data governance
The government's budget plan to integrate AI into public services has ignited debate over its potential to improve efficiency while preserving human empathy.
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Australian businesses face acute payroll skills shortage
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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ai
A new report reveals that only 43% of Australian firms employ payroll specialists, prompting a shift towards automated solutions to tackle compliance and efficiency challenges.
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Dell & ITE partner to launch VDI centre in Singapore
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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it training
Dell Technologies has partnered with the Institute of Technical Education to launch a hybrid cloud VDI Centre, enhancing digital skills and AI readiness for Singapore's workforce.
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FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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it training
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data analytics
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dei
An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.