Digital Skills stories - Page 4
Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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jobs
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digital economy
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startup ecosystem
Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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pwc
Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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intel
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digital divide
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pd
The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.
New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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genai
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work-life balance
New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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ai
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ai agents
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islamic state
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kpis
In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.
Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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genai
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ai
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productivity
Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.
Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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it training
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productivity
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digitalisation
Productivity Agenda debate intensifies amid discussions on the role of digitalisation in boosting UK's productivity growth.
Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.
Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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skills gap
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australian economy
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migrants
A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.
Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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productivity
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autodesk
Australia's construction sector struggles with digital skill gaps, causing inefficiencies, delays, and increased project costs.
NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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dei
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tafe
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industry experts
NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.
UK tech leaders discuss digital skills crisis at Parliament Street Summit
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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edutech
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learning
At Parliament Street Summit, UK tech leaders debated the urgency of Britain's digital skills gap and potential solutions.
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Fortifying business defences through crucial cybersecurity training
Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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data protection
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it training
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risk & compliance
As Australia's digital landscape has evolved, so too have the cyber-attacks that work to bypass security technology by preying on human error.
Supporting the future of work by transforming hybrid working
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
At the very minimum, hybrid working should be available, secure and efficient for those who need – or want – to work in this way.
Tech giants urge Chancellor to boost UK's digital skills for green jobs
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Tech industry leaders have united with the Institute of Coding to call on the Chancellor to boost UK's digital skillset for green jobs.
ACS warns of looming tech skills crisis in Australian workforce
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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edutech
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robots
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it training
The ACS warns of an impending skills crisis in Australia, with 95% of the workforce needing reskilling as AI reshapes roles.
New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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edutech
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sports
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servicenow
A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.
UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
UK government unveils ambitious £118m funding boost to enhance national artificial intelligence skills and advance R&D.
Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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dei
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iam
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mental health
Micro-credentials are key in enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the commercial landscape and addressing employment issues, says D2L.