Skills shortage stories - Page 4
Labour squeeze drives print shift to digital inkjet
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supply chain
Labour shortages and tighter deadlines are forcing Australian printers to automate and pivot from traditional presses to digital inkjet workflows.
New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows
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hybrid & remote work
New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.
Australian businesses ramp up spending on energy shift
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manufacturing
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power / energy
Australian firms plan to lift energy-transition capex as tech, AI and renewables drive momentum, but green skills shortages loom.
Treasure Data unveils AI-powered command line tool
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Treasure Data launches Treasure Code, an AI-native command line that lets teams manage complex CDP operations and workflows in plain English.
Proofpoint & Concentrix deepen Asia Pacific cyber push
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data protection
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cloud security
Proofpoint and Concentrix form Asia Pacific partnership to embed people-centric cyber and data protection tools into regional SOC services.
Chartered accountants call for urgent practical AI training
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data protection
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digital transformation
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rpa
Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
SonicWall unveils unified tools to help overstretched K-12 IT teams simplify security, scale quickly and embed compliance by design.
Compression, redistribution and friction: Three ways AI is shifting lawyers from 'performers' to 'producers'
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rpa
AI is speeding legal work, shifting risk upward and forcing lawyers to move from hands-on performers to orchestrators of judgement and control.
EY maps hyper-velocity AI priorities for tech during 2026
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digital transformation
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phishing
EY urges tech leaders to pursue AI-fuelled deals, agentic systems and sovereignty-by-design as 2026 competition and security pressures grow.
Survey finds AI core to Wall Street research workflows
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Wall Street analysts lean on AI for core research and big time savings, but trust, security and integration fears still slow wider rollout.
Delinea boosts EMEA, APAC growth with senior hires
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data protection
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siem
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digital transformation
Delinea has named three senior leaders across EMEA and APAC to accelerate regional sales, channel growth and AI-driven identity security.
Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme
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digital transformation
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data science
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application security
Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.
Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys
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productivity
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engineering
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skills shortage
Emesent launches GX1 mobile scanner, promising survey-grade accuracy and site survey times slashed by up to 95% for construction teams.
Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset
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virtualisation
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private cloud
Most enterprises are unprepared for HPE's 'Great Virtualization Reset' even as two‑thirds plan major strategy changes within two years.
Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Big firms edge away from VMware after Broadcom deal, shifting select workloads to cloud while keeping core systems in place for now.
Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
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malware
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data protection
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devops
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership
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aut
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higher education
Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.
LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
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data protection
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digital transformation
Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.