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Education stories - Page 6

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Digital poverty impacts one-fifth of UK's children, reveals Deloitte study
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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New research from Deloitte and the Digital Poverty Alliance reveals that 20% of UK children are suffering from the effects of digital inequality, exacerbated by ongoing economic uncertainty.
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Aqua Security celebrates consecutive year of channel growth
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Aqua Security marks yet another year of substantial channel growth, reinforcing its place as the ultimate choice for service providers and partners.
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NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.
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Code Institute launches Spring Scholarship Fund for developers
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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software development
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Code Institute has launched the Spring Scholarship Fund of €250,000 to financially support aspiring global developers and promote diversity within technology and AI-centric roles.
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Building the cyber defences needed to ward off attacks
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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A surge in cyberattacks prompts Australia to strengthen their digital defence, aiming to utilise education and a 'human factor' to thwart attacks amid rising hacker innovation.
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Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Colt DCS is set to expand its hyperscale services with the acquisition of land in Hayes, West London, to extend its existing facility, boosting the IT capacity.
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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
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Atturra partners with Brisbane Grammar School for transformative IT solution
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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Atturra, a top IT firm, has struck a multi-year deal to provide Brisbane Grammar School with a Microsoft Dynamics 365-based Student Information System to enhance administrative processes and educational delivery.
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Exclusive: How Portt is seeing the procurement landscape evolve
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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Silvério Governo of Portt discusses the company's innovative approach to procurement and spend management, addressing sector-specific challenges and leveraging technology.
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Jamf unveils new toolkit to optimise Apple tech in businesses & schools
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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Jamf showcased an array of new offerings to assist enterprises in maximising their tech investments, including a compliance dashboard and Compliance Editor tool. The tools aim to enforce compliance regulations on Apple devices and enhance overall security efficiency.
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City University partners with Vested to support new talent
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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City, University of London partners with financial services consultancy Vested to deliver a series of initiatives to support new talent joining the industry.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.
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TCS Sustainathon Malaysia 2024 challenges STEM gender gap
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Over 200 Malaysian students from 30 universities joined Tata Consultancy Services' Sustainathon, developing innovative strategies aimed at bridging the gender gap in STEM fields.
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Japanese SMBs see AI benefits but fret over security
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Japanese SMBs express optimism about AI's potential to improve operational efficiency, according to Barracuda Networks.
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Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.
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Ingram Micro partners with Meta to boost VR technology reach
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Ingram Micro has joined forces with Meta to provide its resellers with advanced VR solutions, set to transform industries through immersive learning and work experiences.
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CIH Solutions to modernise WCG's IT operations with Halo platform
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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CIH Solutions partners with WCG to implement the Halo ITSM platform, promising enhanced IT services efficiency and modernisation across Midlands' education sector.
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Zscaler's 2024 report examines AI use & rising security risks
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Zscaler's 2024 AI Security Report shows a 600% surge in enterprise use of AI/ML tools despite the increasing risk of accidental data breaches.
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Intelliworx launches AI education campaign in light of NVIDIA's success
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Intelliworx unveils AI education drive to familiarise firms with high-value AI investment opportunities and necessary foundations for actualising them.