Digital Skills stories - Page 15
Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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data analytics
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e-learning
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engineering
Hexagon has launched the Future Skills Challenge alongside Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, aiming to bridge esports and real-world engineering skills for gamers and professionals.
Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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uc
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clean technologies
During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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robots
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digital literacy
As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.
Neighbourly & Microsoft launch AI training for charities
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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microsoft
A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.
Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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workplace
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freshworks
New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
UK faces critical AI skills gap as firms struggle to adapt
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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A recent study by Gigged.AI reveals a critical AI skills gap in the UK, warning that government policies hinder recruitment essential for future growth.
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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clean technologies
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microsoft
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.
Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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business continuity
Nationwide has teamed up with CAPSLOCK to launch a new cybersecurity training programme aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity in IT careers.
Chancellor's tech investment plan praised by industry leaders
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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ai
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connectivity
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digital infrastructure
The Chancellor's recent address has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, highlighting the UK's commitment to advancing AI and digital innovation.
ScotlandIS outlines 2025 trends in AI, remote work, security
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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ScotlandIS predicts a surge in AI skills demand and hybrid working models for 2025, despite economic hurdles, with a push for greener data centres.
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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hcm
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education, learning & training
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jobs
Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
ScotlandIS launches 2025 tech industry survey for insights
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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digital economy
ScotlandIS has launched its annual Technology Industry survey, seeking insights from the tech sector to inform its 2025 report amidst ongoing challenges.
Gartner reveals top HR tech trends for 2024 including AI
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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genai
Gartner has unveiled the top three HR technology trends for 2024, highlighting AI tools, skills management, and virtual assistants as key innovations.
VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
Free digital skills courses for young people in Wales
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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software development
A new initiative by The King's Trust, the Open University in Wales, and the Institute of Coding aims to bridge the digital skills gap with free courses for 16 to 30-year-olds.
Skillable unveils new features for virtual lab simplicity
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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e-learning
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Skillable has launched new features to enhance virtual lab creation, facilitating easier training development for users worldwide and driving innovation.
UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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quantum computing
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education, learning & training
The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.
Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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martech
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genai
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Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.
AVK launches academy for training data centre engineers
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
AVK has unveiled the AVK Academy in Lenham, Kent, to enhance training for data centre engineers amid growing demands for sustainable solutions.
Report reveals demand for human 'soft' skills outpaces need for digital skills
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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healthtech
Cornerstone's Global State of the Skills Economy Report 2024 reveals human skills are in demand, outpacing digital skills globally.