Skills shortage stories - Page 16

Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.

TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.

AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.

The 2025 State of Open Source Report reveals strong growth in open source adoption, with 96% of surveyed professionals investing last year, driven by cost savings.

Quest Software has unveiled crucial updates to its Toad Data Studio and Toad Data Point tools, featuring AI capabilities to support diverse database environments.

TeamViewer has unveiled its advanced spatial computing solution at Hannover Messe 2025, enhancing training in manufacturing with AR technology.

The Data Centre Alliance has appointed Mike Meyer to its Executive Board to focus on talent acquisition and workforce development in the UK data centre sector.

A study by Tech Beyond Gender reveals persistent gender diversity challenges in IT, with many women contemplating leaving the sector due to discrimination.

Red Alpha Cybersecurity appoints Mr Pang Tzer Yeu as CISO-in-Residence to address Singapore's shortage of nearly 4,000 cybersecurity professionals.

Quest Software's new report highlights the evolving role of database administrators as they face growing challenges in digital transformation and AI integration.

Research from Celonis reveals that 75% of senior IT leaders believe they are underusing technology investments, hindering potential innovation and ROI.

As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.

CoachHub has unveiled AIMYTM, an AI coaching platform aimed at enhancing workforce performance and development while democratising access to coaching.

A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.

Fortra's newly released 2025 cybersecurity survey reveals evolving threats, with 83% of professionals citing phishing as their top concern, alongside rising worries over AI.

EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

With top tech talent open for opportunities, securing the best candidate for the job will rely more heavily on personal connections and industry expertise.

The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia is the first organisation outside of North America to join the programme.