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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Hyperscale

50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Artificial Intelligence

AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert

AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Cybersecurity

Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024

In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study
Generative AI

Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study

Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023

An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs
Data Analytics

Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs

Tech industry leaders have united with the Institute of Coding to call on the Chancellor to boost UK's digital skillset for green jobs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

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Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Jobs

Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'
Generative AI

New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'

New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation
Education, Learning & Training

Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation

Productivity Agenda debate intensifies amid discussions on the role of digitalisation in boosting UK's productivity growth.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress
Digital Transformation

Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress

Australia's construction sector struggles with digital skill gaps, causing inefficiencies, delays, and increased project costs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030

NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2023
UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit
EduTech

UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit

At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 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
Supporting the future of work by transforming hybrid working
Data Protection

Supporting the future of work by transforming hybrid working

At the very minimum, hybrid working should be available, secure and efficient for those who need – or want – to work in this way.

By Jamie Pitchforth • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023