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Skills shortage stories - Page 2

Huey

Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people

2 days ago
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As AI, cloud and networking reshape tech, HPE says ecosystems and inclusive leadership are key to unlocking innovation and women's progress.
Srividya

From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops

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On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.
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The 5 trends that will shape the scale of AI in 2026

2 days ago
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AI's 2026 breakthrough will hinge on power, cooling, smarter grids and skills as data centres scale to support hotter, denser workloads.
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This International Women's Day, fix the skills blind spot in your organization

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This International Women's Day, move beyond pledges by fixing the skills blind spot that keeps high-performing women from promotion.
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The energy transition will stall without women in tech

3 days ago
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The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.
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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

3 days ago
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ai ethics & governance
AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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UpGuard unveils Risk Automations to speed cyber fixes

3 days ago
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UpGuard debuts Risk Automations to link cyber risk findings with security workflows, promising faster fixes after USD $75 million raise.
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Degreed unveils AI tools to close human readiness gap

3 days ago
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Degreed launches AI-driven learning tools and programmes to tackle the “human readiness gap” holding back companies' AI investments.
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The power of representation in cybersecurity

3 days ago
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As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

3 days ago
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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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AI is changing who succeeds in tech. Are we preparing women for that shift?

3 days ago
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As AI reshapes tech careers, New Zealand faces a pivotal chance to draw more women into the sector before they are shut out of its future.
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Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech

3 days ago
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Australia's tech sector is missing out on a USD $6.5 billion boost by failing to close the gender gap and fully harness female talent.
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Guidewire showcases GenAI's capabilities in insurance risks

4 days ago
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fintech
Guidewire touts 'insurance-grade AI' as it uses generative tools to speed risk, claims and pricing decisions for cautious insurers.
Lauren ryder   techday

Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

4 days ago
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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
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Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them

4 days ago
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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
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AI scales in APAC finance as tokenisation gains pace

4 days ago
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fintech
APAC finance firms race to scale AI from pilots to production as tokenisation and blockchain investments signal deeper market overhaul ahead.
Pauline pangan

AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

4 days ago
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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
Jason merrick

Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl

4 days ago
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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
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International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions

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AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.
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The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete

5 days ago
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Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.