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Cognizant aims to upskill two million globally for AI era by 2030
Digital Transformation

Cognizant aims to upskill two million globally for AI era by 2030

Cognizant aims to upskill two million people globally by 2030 through its Synapse initiative, doubling its goal amid rising AI job disruptions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness
Human Capital Management

Workforce underprepared for AI despite widespread awareness

Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications
Application Security

Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications

Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
SMACT Works doubles US workforce amid major cloud & AI push
Data Analytics

SMACT Works doubles US workforce amid major cloud & AI push

SMACT Works doubles its US workforce in 2025 as it advances AI, cloud and data capabilities to enhance Oracle consulting and client outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners
EduTech

Autodesk expands free access to pro software for 150m global learners

Autodesk now offers free professional software to over 150 million students worldwide, boosting skills in design, engineering, and AI to tackle talent shortages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future
Platform-as-a-Service

Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Upskilling stories

UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens
Cloud Services

UK manufacturing apprenticeships show minor rise, skills gap widens

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-powered HR coaching
Human Capital Management

Ciphr invests in MyTeamBuilder to boost AI-powered HR coaching

Ciphr has invested in UK AI platform MyTeamBuilder to enhance its HR tech portfolio with advanced coaching tools for employee development and team management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK
EduTech

CGI & Freshworks partner to deliver AI service tools in UK

CGI and Freshworks partner to provide AI-driven service tools targeting UK mid-market and public sectors, focusing initially on education and policing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades
Identity and Access Management

Standards Australia unveils flexible online training for trades

Standards Australia launches flexible online training platform offering certified courses to help trades and technical professionals meet compliance and safety standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australian workers lack AI support as job security fears grow
Artificial Intelligence

Australian workers lack AI support as job security fears grow

Seven in ten Australian workers feel unprepared for AI at work, with most employers failing to offer training amid growing job security fears.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion
Digital Transformation

Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion

AI investments face a market correction as 95% of firms see no 2025 returns, amid rising skills gaps and declining entry-level tech roles, says report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI investment could boost Australia's economy by AUD $235 billion
Artificial Intelligence

AI investment could boost Australia's economy by AUD $235 billion

Australia could boost its economy by AUD $235 billion in a decade through AI investment, with small businesses driving over half of this growth, research shows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills
Marketing Technologies

Australian tech sector seeks talent with diverse backgrounds & skills

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave
Data Analytics

Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption
Unified Communications

Gen Z emerges as key force behind workplace AI adoption

Gen Z employees in Canada are driving AI adoption at work, boosting teamwork, and opening new business opportunities through cross-generational coaching.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI & cloud security top Indian cyber spend as risks rise
Data Protection

AI & cloud security top Indian cyber spend as risks rise

Indian firms are boosting cybersecurity budgets, prioritising AI and cloud security amid rising cyber risks and costly breaches, PwC survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
NIIT & clients win seven awards for excellence in AI learning
Data Analytics

NIIT & clients win seven awards for excellence in AI learning

NIIT Managed Training Services and clients won seven awards at the Chief Learning Officer Learning in Practise Awards 2025 for AI innovation and leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025