Skills shortage stories - Page 5
R Systems launches EXIQO to scale agentic AI in firms
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digital transformation
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physical security
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rpa
R Systems has unveiled EXIQO, an AI Studio to help enterprises scale governed agentic AI across engineering, operations and legacy systems.
Rubrik unveils MSP PayGo pricing & Rubrik Verified plan
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Rubrik rolls out MSP PayGo licensing, 24/7 ransomware support and a Rubrik Verified badge as it chases a USD $258 billion market.
AI agent from Tenzai ranks in top 1% of global CTFs
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Tenzai's autonomous AI agent has placed in the top 1% of major global hacking CTF contests, beating more than 125,000 human rivals.
FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
FIRST to host three cybersecurity conferences in 2026 as it predicts annual CVE disclosures will surpass 50,000 for the first time.
UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories
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digital transformation
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cartech
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digital twins
China and the US are racing ahead of the UK in adopting AI-led, software-defined factories, raising fresh fears over British competitiveness.
Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.
Fluke adds AI tools to eMaint to aid maintenance teams
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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iot
Fluke adds AI tools to eMaint, promising faster work orders, smarter PMs and voice-driven guidance for stretched maintenance teams.
Finastra forms central AI hub & hires senior leader
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Finastra launches a central AI hub and names Chris McClellen as group head, boosting hiring in Atlanta and India to scale its initiatives.
Midmarket firms overconfident as cyber tools fall short
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Midmarket security chiefs brim with confidence yet lack the tools, staff and speed to keep pace with fast-moving cyber threats, survey finds.
ConnectWise unit maps IT pay trends, automation push
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Service Leadership's 2026 IT pay report links eased wage inflation and new 'Digital Worker' automation metrics to profitability for providers.
Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention
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hcm
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socs
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ai
Skills-focused cyber talent strategies can save firms over USD $125,000 per hire, boosting retention, speed to recruit and women's leadership.
Entrepreneurs turn to AI for efficiency, not new markets
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robots
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Entrepreneurs increasingly see AI as a tool for efficiency and cost-cutting, not a springboard to new markets or sustainability goals.
AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
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data protection
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manufacturing
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data analytics
SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
IT teams struggle for hybrid visibility, turn to AI
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devops
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digital transformation
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it automation
IT teams report limited visibility across hybrid setups, fuelling tool sprawl and silos as they increasingly turn to AI for observability.
Virtana launches system-wide observability for AI chaos
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Virtana debuts system-wide AI observability as enterprises battle double-digit AI job failures and mounting hybrid, multi-cloud fragility.
Enterprises shun plug-and-play AI for tailored builds
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saas
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Enterprises ditch plug-and-play AI as Cognizant research shows buyers now favour bespoke builds and services-led, long-term partnerships.
AI plans threaten junior hiring as staff left unready
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Employers plan to cut junior hiring as AI expands, leaving most staff feeling unprepared for rapid shifts in work and skills demand.
Fortinet unveils AI-driven cloud SOC & endpoint revamp
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet debuts cloud SOC preview and unified FortiEndpoint as it leans on agentic AI to automate security ops and cut endpoint sprawl.
Nvidia survey shows AI driving revenue, cuts & spend
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Nvidia survey finds AI now widely embedded in operations, driving revenue gains, cost cuts and fresh spend as firms move beyond pilots.
UK leaders overestimate everyday use of AI at work
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
UK bosses vastly overestimate how often staff use AI at work, with big gaps over daily use, task delegation and who actually benefits.