Skills shortage stories - Page 30
European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.
UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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edutech
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spacetech
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cloud services
Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.
UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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genai
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ai
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productivity
AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.
Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Exclusive Networks has launched Exclusive Global Solutions (XGS), a new initiative to streamline its cybersecurity services for partners worldwide.
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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hcm
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education, learning & training
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jobs
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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siem
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cybersecurity
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cisco
UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
UK, France, and Belgium face AI integration hurdles
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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ai
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productivity
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skills shortage
A recent survey reveals that IT leaders in the UK, France, and Belgium face significant challenges integrating AI, despite recognising its transformative potential.
Global trade challenges rise with AI & customs complexity
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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ai
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outsourcing
A report reveals growing challenges in global trade, citing complex customs regulations, skills shortages, and AI's impact amid geopolitical disruptions.
Hackuity on cyber security challenges & trends for 2025
Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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skills shortage
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job market
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hackuity
Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.
Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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fintech
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blockchain
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accounts payable
Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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education, learning & training
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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skills shortage
Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.
Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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genai
A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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genai
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ml
CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.
UK enterprises embrace GenAI but face deployment hurdles
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
A new report reveals that while 90% of UK enterprises are engaging with generative AI, only 40% feel their applications are production-ready.
Global shift towards major investment in generative AI
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.
UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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data protection
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socs
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data privacy
A survey reveals 52% of UK firms outsource cybersecurity, with 28% planning to do so, driven by a skilled workforce gap and regulatory compliance needs.
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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it industry
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outsourcing
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solarwinds
A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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zero trust security
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genai
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ai
The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.