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Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages
Unified Communications

Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages

Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report
Data Analytics

IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report

Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
EduTech

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships

ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Data Protection

Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data

As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach
Data Protection

CoachHub launches AIMY, an AI-driven bespoke coach

CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
EduTech

Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

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Skills shortage stories

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers
Unified Communications

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Robotics

IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

By Dr Rashmi Mantri • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
Firewalls

Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity

Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Diverse construction industry amplifies success on Women's Day
DevOps

Diverse construction industry amplifies success on Women's Day

As International Women's Day approaches, the construction sector must embrace diversity to tap into untapped talent and drive innovation, experts say.

By Agustina Amaya • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA
Digital Transformation

QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
EduTech

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Digital twins

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Education, Learning & Training

ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies
Generative AI

AI skills gap in UK businesses worsened by IR35 policies

A new report reveals a pressing AI skills gap in UK businesses, worsened by restrictive policies like IR35 and rising National Insurance contributions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Digital Transformation

UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025