Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 2

Technology leaders urge increased educational focus to bridge the skills gap as A-Level results come through in the United Kingdom.

Searce's 2024 AI report highlights major financial commitments with nearly 10% of UK and US firms planning to invest over USD $25 million in AI, despite talent and security challenges.

In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.

Tricentis' 2024 report highlights how AI is revolutionising DevOps, with 60% of practitioners prioritising AI in testing. Despite benefits, skills and regulation remain barriers.

More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.

Enterprises are prioritising security over digital transformation as cybercrime's global cost approaches USD $9.5 trillion. Is crowdsourced security the answer?.

Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.

AI adoption could revolutionise the UK's accounting sector, adding GBP £2 billion to GDP, boosting exports by GBP £238 million, and creating nearly 20,000 jobs over three years, according to a new study by Sage and Demos.

While 84% of Singapore companies use digital marketing, only 17% see a clear link to increased revenue, highlighting ROI measurement challenges.

The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.

A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.

Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.

Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.

While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.

Fortinet's 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report reveals nearly 90% of organisations faced breaches linked to skill shortages, urging a strategic focus on training and diversity in hiring.

AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.

Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.

The UK’s IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.