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ONLC launches two-day Microsoft Express training courses
Data Analytics

ONLC launches two-day Microsoft Express training courses

Working professionals can now prepare for Microsoft certification in half the usual classroom time, with online labs and self-paced follow-up.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Blue J launches academic access programme for tax research
Digital Transformation

Blue J launches academic access programme for tax research

Eligible tax students and faculty in the US, Canada and the UK can now use Blue J's AI platform free, as firms demand stronger digital skills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Firewalls

Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify

Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops
DevOps

Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops

Greater AI spending is set to expose data and governance gaps unless companies first fix the operational foundations, Forrester says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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UK learners lag in AI workplace readiness, study finds
Digital Transformation

UK learners lag in AI workplace readiness, study finds

Employers say graduates can explain AI concepts, but many still lack the practical confidence needed to use the tools at work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government
Private Cloud

Macquarie launches Azure cloud practice for government

Australian agencies can now access a sovereign Azure option as Macquarie Government adds public cloud and AI services under tighter security rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Last week
Australian finance leaders push AI agents despite gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian finance leaders push AI agents despite gaps

Governance is lagging as Australian finance chiefs race to deploy AI agents, with many under pressure to prove ROI and explain errors.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
BlackGirlsHack swaps SquadCon for support-focused edition
Cybersecurity

BlackGirlsHack swaps SquadCon for support-focused edition

Cybersecurity jobseekers will get scholarships, free training and recruiter access as BlackGirlsHack redirects conference funds to direct support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Scrum.org adds self-paced course on estimation & planning
eLearning

Scrum.org adds self-paced course on estimation & planning

The new course aims to help Scrum teams make more realistic forecasts and manage delivery risk as changing requirements disrupt plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth
Human Capital Management

CIMA urges tax & skills reset to back business growth

Businesses want clearer tax rules and broader training support as CIMA warns weak productivity could hold back UK growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market
Digital Transformation

AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market

Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists
Digital Transformation

Australian banks pay over AUD $4,000 a day for specialists

Banks and insurers are scrambling for scarce regulatory experts as deadlines bite, even after cutting about 8,000 permanent roles this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TrustedTech report warns of 'AI Skills Underclass' gap
Digital Transformation

TrustedTech report warns of 'AI Skills Underclass' gap

Nearly half of U.S. workers lack AI training, widening a skills gap that leaves the most exposed employees to fend for themselves.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
NALA seeks extra €650,000 for adult skills support
Artificial Intelligence

NALA seeks extra €650,000 for adult skills support

Ireland risks falling further behind on basic skills unless Budget 2027 funds more adult literacy, numeracy and digital support, NALA says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Intruder launches AI web app pentesting at lower cost
Cloud Security

Intruder launches AI web app pentesting at lower cost

Security teams could cut testing delays to hours as Intruder's AI tool scans web apps for flaws from source code access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds
Human Capital Management

London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds

London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Hart council expands KHIPU cyber monitoring partnership
Data Protection

Hart council expands KHIPU cyber monitoring partnership

The Hampshire authority gains 24-hour protection for resident data and services without the cost of building its own security centre.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor earns New Zealand Great Place To Work

The certification comes as New Zealand tech employers battle skills shortages, with staff praising support, inclusion and career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month