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UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion
Robotics

UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind
Digital Transformation

AI ambitions high in UK supply chain but skills & data lag behind

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise
Data Analytics

UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape
Firewalls

Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape

Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness
Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills
eLearning

Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills

Skillsoft launches its AI-native Percipio Platform to help firms close skill gaps and link workforce development directly to business outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists
Customer Relationship Management

AI-driven document processing projects rise as paper persists

A study shows 65% of large firms are adopting AI-driven document processing to replace legacy systems, despite 61% still relying on paper documents.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility
eLearning

TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge
Data Analytics

Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact
Digital Transformation

AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
APAC enterprises ramp up AI & GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn
Network Infrastructure

APAC enterprises ramp up AI & GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn

APAC enterprises plan to boost AI and GenAI spending to USD $23.9bn by 2025, driven by growing adoption and strategic partnerships amidst talent and integration challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era
Digital Transformation

Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Cloud security hampered by complexity, skills gap & weak identity
Firewalls

Cloud security hampered by complexity, skills gap & weak identity

Research reveals 82% of firms use hybrid clouds, yet complexity, weak identity controls and skills gaps leave many vulnerable to cyberattacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes
DevOps

Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes

Eighty-six per cent of Canadian organisations adopting AI in mainframes aim to save over USD $25 million, boosting security, fraud detection, and optimisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Australian startups outpace big businesses in rapid AI adoption

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

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025