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HR, business leaders struggle with upskilling despite AI boom
EduTech

HR, business leaders struggle with upskilling despite AI boom

While 75% of HR and business leaders recognise the importance of upskilling, 76% struggle to implement suitable programmes, a study shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women
EduTech

Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women

Salesforce surpasses pledge by providing 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women in the Indo-Pacific region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
UK firms target regional suppliers for key items by 2026
Unified Communications

UK firms target regional suppliers for key items by 2026

By 2026, over 53% of UK companies plan to secure most key items from regional suppliers, boosting domestic production and reducing global disruption risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Appian revamps Global Partner Program for 2024 to boost partner growth
Customer Experience

Appian revamps Global Partner Program for 2024 to boost partner growth

Appian revamps its One Appian Global Partner Program for 2024, offering streamlined structure and increased benefits for partners.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills
Customer Experience

Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills

Antavo, the loyalty cloud platform, has launched the Antavo Academy, a training scheme that offers hands-on tutoring and certification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation

UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
Offsetting the demand for AI skills in marketing with codeless AI
Marketing Technologies

Offsetting the demand for AI skills in marketing with codeless AI

AI has transformed the way businesses create processes and how they communicate with their consumers, specifically in the marketing industry.

By Hari Valiyath • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation
Edge Computing

UK IT leaders reveal skill gaps hindering innovation

IT leaders in the UK are facing significant skill gaps in strategic thinking, AI and business acumen, a new Red Hat study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Over half of UK HR professionals considering AI adoption, reveals report
Human Capital Management

Over half of UK HR professionals considering AI adoption, reveals report

Over 50% of UK HR professionals are already using artificial intelligence (AI) or seriously considering its adoption, says report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
Fortifying business defences through crucial cybersecurity training
Data Protection

Fortifying business defences through crucial cybersecurity training

As Australia's digital landscape has evolved, so too have the cyber-attacks that work to bypass security technology by preying on human error.

By Andrew Borthwick • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
V2 Digital achieves AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status
Unified Communications

V2 Digital achieves AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status

V2 Digital, an Australian transformation consultancy, rapidly rises to AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Royal Thai Government & Google unite to amplify AI & digital growth in Thailand
Digital Transformation

Royal Thai Government & Google unite to amplify AI & digital growth in Thailand

Royal Thai Government and Google join forces to boost AI and digital economy in Thailand, aiming to advance infrastructure and skill accessibility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
The five hidden costs of operating in public cloud - and how to avoid them
Private Cloud

The five hidden costs of operating in public cloud - and how to avoid them

Australian organisations are starting to split workloads between public cloud and PaaS on private cloud, based on what makes the most economic sense.

By Aden Axen • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2023
Australian businesses lead in AI adoption, HubSpot research reveals
EduTech

Australian businesses lead in AI adoption, HubSpot research reveals

Australian businesses are leading the way in adopting AI technology, with major firms utilising generative AI tools, says HubSpot research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development
Hyperscale

UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development

UK government unveils ambitious £118m funding boost to enhance national artificial intelligence skills and advance R&D.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
New EY survey uncovers European financial leaders' opinions on AI
Generative AI

New EY survey uncovers European financial leaders' opinions on AI

Generative AI technologies set to impact productivity and reshape roles in European financial sector, according to EY survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion
Identity and Access Management

Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion

Micro-credentials are key in enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the commercial landscape and addressing employment issues, says D2L.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023