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UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally
Artificial Intelligence

UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally

The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Cornerstone OnDemand acquires SkyHive Technologies for skills boost
eLearning

Cornerstone OnDemand acquires SkyHive Technologies for skills boost

Cornerstone OnDemand acquires SkyHive Technologies to enhance AI-powered skills intelligence, marking its fourth strategic purchase to build agile, skills-based organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India
Unified Communications

Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India

Capgemini partners with SAP to launch the Capgemini-SAP Digital Academy, offering digital skills training to marginalised youth in six Indian cities, focusing on young women.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future
Data Analytics

The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future

In a rapidly digitalising world, SMEs must invest in a future-ready mindset and essential skills like digital marketing, SEO, and data analytics to thrive.

By Digital Boost • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Supply Chain

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions

The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Digital Transformation

Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push

The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Productivity

NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region
Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region

Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024
Digital Transformation

Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024

New Zealand's tech landscape faces a pivotal year ahead, with AI and cybersecurity taking priority in 2024, as detailed by TUANZ in their latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
Digital Transformation

Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.

By Ana Ivanovic-Tongue • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations
EduTech

RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations

Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives
Digital Transformation

Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.

By Kade Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians
Breach Prevention

Report reveals cybersecurity anxiety among Australians

The auDA's Digital Lives of Australians 2024 report reveals 99% of Australians value the internet, yet 64% limit use due to growing cybersecurity fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals
Skills shortage

Australians favour IT & language skills, Udemy report reveals

Australians are increasingly turning to online learning platforms such as Udemy to upskill, with a surge in IT certification courses and language learning, according to the Q1 2024 Global Workplace Learning Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities
Digital Transformation

Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities

The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
EduTech

Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study

New research from Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance reveals that 20% of UK children are suffering from the effects of digital inequality, exacerbated by ongoing economic uncertainty.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024