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Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

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Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.
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From rosters to retention: How smarter scheduling can tackle skills shortages in logistics and manufacturing

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Smarter digital rostering in manufacturing and logistics is easing skills shortages by boosting worker flexibility, morale and retention amid tight labour markets.
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Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.
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UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.
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Australia’s cyber workforce stagnates as AI reshapes job market

Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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Australia’s cyber security workforce growth stagnates at 0.2% amid AI-driven automation and cost-cutting, narrowing entry-level job opportunities significantly.
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Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.
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Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Skillsoft launches its AI-native Percipio Platform to help firms close skill gaps and link workforce development directly to business outcomes.
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AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.
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UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.
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Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

Sat, 13th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.
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TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.
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AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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UK supply chain leaders aim for AI-driven transport but face major hurdles due to skills shortages and fragmented data, risking delayed shipments and costs.
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Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
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Cloud security hampered by complexity, skills gap & weak identity

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Research reveals 82% of firms use hybrid clouds, yet complexity, weak identity controls and skills gaps leave many vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Eighty-six per cent of Canadian organisations adopting AI in mainframes aim to save over USD $25 million, boosting security, fraud detection, and optimisation.
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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.
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Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.
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Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.
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Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Australian startups adopt AI faster than big businesses, with 81% using AI versus 61% of enterprises, signalling a growing innovation gap.