Skills shortage stories - Page 3
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
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rpa
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supply chain
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llms
Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Whatfix study says firms risk USD $10.9m a year from weak digital adoption as AI investment outpaces staff use of new tools.
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.
Business leaders keep betting on AI despite recession
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
KPMG survey finds most executives will keep pouring money into artificial intelligence through a recession, with USD $186 million planned on average next year.
Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Data analysis and AI literacy emerge as the most sought-after skills as Caseware study finds many accountancy firms unprepared for AI retraining.
Eventus Security wins four Global InfoSec awards
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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risk & compliance
Eventus Security's AI-led platform earns four Global InfoSec honours at RSAC as the firm's managed detection and response offering gains fresh momentum.
TeamViewer tops one million AI remote support sessions
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saas
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digital transformation
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iot
TeamViewer says its AI-driven support tools have passed one million sessions as it seeks to turn troubleshooting data into faster IT fixes.
NIIT MTS named Fosway digital learning strategic leader
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
NIIT MTS secures fourth straight Fosway Strategic Leader nod as the learning services business wins praise for its AI-first approach and global reach.
Manufacturers face CMMC readiness gap in defence chain
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ransomware
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iot security
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supply chain
Small US defence manufacturers face CMMC readiness shortfalls as cybersecurity checks tighten, with many underestimating the work needed to win contracts.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
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robots
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uc
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digital transformation
Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over headcount cuts.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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iot security
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
GTIA expands ChannelCon 2026 with AI awards, Ron Howard keynote and early-bird perks for IT service providers in San Diego.
CrowdStrike extends flexible services model to partners
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike broadens its consumption-based model into services, offering partners and new customers flexible access to incident response and advisory support.
Litmos flags AI ceiling as skills outpace promotions
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digital transformation
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hcm
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genai
Workers' AI skills are racing ahead, but Litmos says promotions and pay are lagging, creating a new “AI ceiling” in career progression.
Cybermindz warns mental health absences hit cyber staff
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
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risk & compliance
Cybermindz warns mental health-related absence could already be costing the UK, US and Australia's cyber sector more than 250,000 work days.
Equinix expands data centre training amid talent shortage
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Equinix widens global training push as it seeks to build a pipeline of technicians, apprentices and early-career staff for data centre growth.
Expel launches managed SIEM service for Sentinel & Splunk
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Expel unveils managed SIEM for Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, embedding its engineers to tune detections and cut operational overheads.
LevelBlue & SentinelOne expand global security tie-up
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ransomware
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siem
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cloud security
LevelBlue deepens ties with SentinelOne in a global pact to deliver unified AI-driven MDR, SIEM and incident response services.
Equinix expands data centre training push in Australia
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.