Digital Skills stories - Page 2
Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy
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Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures’ SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government’s £150 million professional services strategy.
Consulting’s hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it
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UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks
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Telecom firms face rising risks in AI trust, cybersecurity, talent shortages and geopolitical shifts, challenging their digital transformation and customer confidence.
AI training helps regional not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 a year
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A free AI training programme across regional New Zealand helps not-for-profits save NZD $20,000 annually, boosting efficiency and staff confidence.
Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills
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Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.
AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows
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A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.
Wales Tech Week returns to showcase innovation & global talent
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Wales Tech Week returns to ICC Wales this November, spotlighting the nation’s tech innovation, global talent, and ambitions for a resilient digital economy.
KPMG UK partners with Multiverse for new AI skills programme
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KPMG UK launches an AI skills programme with Multiverse, training 134 staff across all levels to boost AI literacy and earn formal qualifications.
Public sector digital progress hindered by skills & strategy gaps
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Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
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Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.
UK tech sector wastes GBP £3.06 billion in idle IT skills yearly
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UK tech consultancies waste GBP £3.06 billion annually on idle IT skills despite widespread talent shortages affecting 81% of businesses.
BenchBee: UK tech sector loses GBP £3bn to idle IT experts yearly
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UK consultancies lose over GBP £3bn annually as thousands of IT experts remain idle despite widespread digital skills shortages, says BenchBee analysis.
AI drives global shift in hiring, pay premiums & workforce skills
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AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
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By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.
Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future
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Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.
Zen Internet marks 30 years as UK’s oldest independent ISP
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Zen Internet celebrates 30 years as the UK’s oldest independent ISP, growing from a kitchen-table start-up to a national broadband provider with 650 staff.
UK & global employers prioritise different skills for 2025 hires
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UK employers prioritise operational skills like market analysis and project management for 2025 hires, while global demand surges for AI and coding expertise.
Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race
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Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.
Small firms urge bold support as tax tweaks miss productivity woes
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Small firms urge bold government support through tax credits and VAT relief for productivity software, as mere income tax tweaks fall short of solving efficiency challenges.
SAP and Google: AI won't replace developers, but it can help them learn
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TechDay sat down with Casey West, Lead Developer Advocate at Google, to discuss how AI is impacting developer communities and much more.