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Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity appoints Mr Pang Tzer Yeu as CISO-in-Residence to address Singapore's shortage of nearly 4,000 cybersecurity professionals.
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Quest Software report highlights evolving role of DBAs

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Quest Software's new report highlights the evolving role of database administrators as they face growing challenges in digital transformation and AI integration.
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AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.
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IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.
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Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.
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QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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QA has become the first authorised training partner of Databricks in EMEA, enhancing access to vital data and AI training for businesses across the region.
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UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.
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IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.
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ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.
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CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.
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AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals a pressing AI skills gap in UK businesses, worsened by restrictive policies like IR35 and rising National Insurance contributions.
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UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.
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Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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As Linten Technologies marks its 25th anniversary, the firm sees rising demand for AI education as businesses seek to navigate the evolving landscape of technology.
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UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.
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Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cloud security
Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.