CMOtech Ireland - Technology news for CMOs & marketing decision-makers
Ireland

Skills shortage Stories - Page 58

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Artificial Intelligence

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
Ransomware

Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis

Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Vectra AI launches global scholarship for cybersecurity skills

Vectra AI has launched the Vectra AI Scholars Programme to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage, inviting students globally to innovate using AI against cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions
Digital Transformation

Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions

Exclusive Networks has launched Exclusive Global Solutions (XGS), a new initiative to streamline its cybersecurity services for partners worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap
Data Analytics

Leaping over the auto industry's skills gap

The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.

By Chris Iavocou • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies
Digital Transformation

AI demands spike boosts growth at Linten Technologies

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Ransomware

UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Microsoft & Pearson unite for AI skills development
EduTech

Microsoft & Pearson unite for AI skills development

Microsoft and Pearson have formed a strategic alliance to enhance AI skilling and learning, addressing the urgent need for workforce readiness in an AI-driven economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Data Protection

European professionals show low confidence in data privacy

A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects
EduTech

UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Generative AI

UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise

AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
ASEAN firms lead APJ region in AI for HR functions
Digital Transformation

ASEAN firms lead APJ region in AI for HR functions

A Workday study reveals that over a third of ASEAN organisations view employee upskilling as a key priority amid challenges in talent management.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Human Capital Management

Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent
Security Information and Event Management

UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Neo4j supports DXC's career management portal launch
Data Analytics

Neo4j supports DXC's career management portal launch

Neo4j is backing the creation of DXC Technology's Career Navigator, enhancing employee skill management and improving retention from 24% to under 15%.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
UK, France, and Belgium face AI integration hurdles
Artificial Intelligence

UK, France, and Belgium face AI integration hurdles

A recent survey reveals that IT leaders in the UK, France, and Belgium face significant challenges integrating AI, despite recognising its transformative potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
Artificial Intelligence

FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills

The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust
Data Protection

Australian firms face challenges in consumer data trust

Paul Henaghan highlights the pressing challenges in Australia's cyber security, noting consumer distrust in data handling among local enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024