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ONLC launches two-day Microsoft Express training courses
Data Analytics

ONLC launches two-day Microsoft Express training courses

Working professionals can now prepare for Microsoft certification in half the usual classroom time, with online labs and self-paced follow-up.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Blue J launches academic access programme for tax research
Digital Transformation

Blue J launches academic access programme for tax research

Eligible tax students and faculty in the US, Canada and the UK can now use Blue J's AI platform free, as firms demand stronger digital skills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Firewalls

Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify

Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month
Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops
DevOps

Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops

Greater AI spending is set to expose data and governance gaps unless companies first fix the operational foundations, Forrester says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Asia Pacific leads AI adoption but skills shortage bites
Data Protection

Asia Pacific leads AI adoption but skills shortage bites

The region's corporate real estate teams are facing a widening skills gap as AI use outpaces readiness, JLL says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last month
Public sector AI use outpaces readiness, Nutanix finds
Data Protection

Public sector AI use outpaces readiness, Nutanix finds

Most government and education IT leaders say unvetted AI is a security risk, as 73% of public sector infrastructure cannot run complex workloads.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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BlackGirlsHack swaps SquadCon for support-focused edition
Cybersecurity

BlackGirlsHack swaps SquadCon for support-focused edition

Cybersecurity jobseekers will get scholarships, free training and recruiter access as BlackGirlsHack redirects conference funds to direct support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Scrum.org adds self-paced course on estimation & planning
Data Analytics

Scrum.org adds self-paced course on estimation & planning

The new course aims to help Scrum teams make more realistic forecasts and manage delivery risk as changing requirements disrupt plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth
Human Capital Management

CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth

Businesses want clearer tax rules and broader training support as CIMA warns weak productivity could hold back UK growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market
Digital Transformation

AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market

Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists
Digital Transformation

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
TrustedTech report warns of 'AI Skills Underclass' gap
Digital Transformation

TrustedTech report warns of 'AI Skills Underclass' gap

Nearly half of U.S. workers lack AI training, widening a skills gap that leaves the most exposed employees to fend for themselves.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month
Intruder launches AI web app pentesting at lower cost
Cloud Security

Intruder launches AI web app pentesting at lower cost

Security teams could cut testing delays to hours as Intruder's AI tool scans web apps for flaws from source code access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds
Human Capital Management

London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds

London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Hart council expands KHIPU cyber monitoring partnership
Data Protection

Hart council expands KHIPU cyber monitoring partnership

The Hampshire authority gains 24-hour protection for resident data and services without the cost of building its own security centre.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work

The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils
Smart Cities

Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils

Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month