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AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers
Digital Transformation

AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers

AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap

The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers
EduTech

Click Start training closes UK's digital skills gap, boosts careers

Click Start, a new UK digital skills programme, has transformed career prospects, with 94% of participants ready for tech roles and 1,000 connected to opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Supply Chain

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions

The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Digital Transformation

Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push

The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Generative AI

Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills

Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region

Lumify Group, under CEO Jon Lang, is enhancing its footprint in the ANZ region with strategic acquisitions, new digital courses, and advanced training solutions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap

Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges
Cybersecurity

International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future
Google

Google invests USD $1 billion in Thailand's digital future

Google has declared a USD $1 billion investment to boost Thailand's digital infrastructure, bolstering cloud and data centres in Bangkok and Chonburi.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
TCS tops Kantar BrandZ's most valuable Indian brands 2024
Digital Transformation

TCS tops Kantar BrandZ's most valuable Indian brands 2024

Tata Consultancy Services has topped the Kantar BrandZ 2024 rankings for Most Valuable Indian Brands, with a 16% brand value increase to USD $49,657 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap
Data Analytics

TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap

TAFE NSW Meadowbank's Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia's data skills gap.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria for cybersecurity training

Fortinet partners with Police Veterans Victoria to offer free cybersecurity training, aiding veterans' transition to civilian careers and addressing the global skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India
Unified Communications

Capgemini & SAP partner for youth digital skills training in India

Capgemini partners with SAP to launch the Capgemini-SAP Digital Academy, offering digital skills training to marginalised youth in six Indian cities, focusing on young women.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future
Data Analytics

The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future

In a rapidly digitalising world, SMEs must invest in a future-ready mindset and essential skills like digital marketing, SEO, and data analytics to thrive.

By Digital Boost • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study
Productivity

NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024