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Chancellor's tech investment plan praised by industry leaders
Artificial Intelligence

Chancellor's tech investment plan praised by industry leaders

The Chancellor's recent address has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, highlighting the UK's commitment to advancing AI and digital innovation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
Partner Programmes

ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security

ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 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
ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights
Digital Transformation

ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights

ScotlandIS has launched its annual Technology Industry survey, seeking insights from the tech sector to inform its 2025 report amidst ongoing challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts

The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
EduTech

Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales

A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

Employees fear obsolete skills as training lags behind
Millennials

Employees fear obsolete skills as training lags behind

A new report reveals 63% of US employees feel their training is inadequate, with Gen Z highlighting urgent needs for faster, engaging skill development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft
EduTech

Year13 launches AI Career Coach in partnership with Microsoft

Australian platform Year13 has introduced 'Career Coach', an AI initiative to assist school leavers in finding career pathways and upskilling opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Gartner reveals top HR tech trends for 2024 including AI
Digital Transformation

Gartner reveals top HR tech trends for 2024 including AI

Gartner has unveiled the top three HR technology trends for 2024, highlighting AI tools, skills management, and virtual assistants as key innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Skillable unveils new features for virtual lab simplicity
Virtualisation

Skillable unveils new features for virtual lab simplicity

Skillable has launched new features to enhance virtual lab creation, facilitating easier training development for users worldwide and driving innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

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
ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector
Unified Communications

ACS & DTA partner to enhance digital skills in public sector

The Australian Computer Society and the Digital Transformation Agency have signed a MoU to enhance digital skills in the public sector, boosting service delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th 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
UTS & Cisco partner to boost Australia's digital skills
Digital Transformation

UTS & Cisco partner to boost Australia's digital skills

The University of Technology Sydney and Cisco have launched a partnership to enhance Australia's digital skills and promote industry collaboration.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australian firms' training cuts costing AUD $3.1 billion annually
Education, Learning & Training

Australian firms' training cuts costing AUD $3.1 billion annually

A report reveals Australian businesses face declining productivity as 28% of workers are dissatisfied with training opportunities amid skills shortages.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools
Clean technologies

Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools

A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
Digital Transformation

OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia

The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024