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UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion
Software-as-a-Service

UK accountancy inefficiencies costing GBP £5.328 billion

New research highlights that inefficiencies in UK accountancy firms are causing a staggering GBP £5.328 billion loss in potential annual revenue, equating to 16% of their earnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
HowNow unveils Guru AI to personalise workplace learning
eLearning

HowNow unveils Guru AI to personalise workplace learning

HowNow has unveiled HowNow Guru, an AI learning agent offering personalised, real-time coaching to help organisations close skills gaps at scale.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
Human Capital Management

New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals

Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use
Digital Transformation

UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use

The UK government's use of artificial intelligence is under scrutiny, with experts highlighting urgent investment needs to overcome barriers and enhance public services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge
Data Analytics

Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Semiconductors

Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific

Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Distology adds Radiflow to expand OT security for resellers
Firewalls

Distology adds Radiflow to expand OT security for resellers

Distology partners with Radiflow to enhance OT security offerings for resellers, boosting protection of critical infrastructure across manufacturing and utilities sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
2025 report reveals trends in open source software use
Data Analytics

2025 report reveals trends in open source software use

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost
Power / Energy

Autodesk unveils AECO advancements for sustainability boost

Autodesk has unveiled enhancements to its AECO portfolio, introducing scan-to-mesh technology aimed at promoting sustainable building practices in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Quest Software unveils AI updates to database tools
Data Analytics

Quest Software unveils AI updates to database tools

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training
Unified Communications

TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success
eLearning

Upskilling initiatives key to Australian business success

A recent Udemy study reveals that upskilling initiatives are crucial for Australian businesses combatting employee disengagement and driving economic adaptability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Call for Australia to prioritise digital skills reform
Cybersecurity

Call for Australia to prioritise digital skills reform

The Australian Computer Society is calling on the federal government to focus on digital skills reform and research commercialisation to boost the economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Report highlights need for AI training in Australia
Education, Learning & Training

Report highlights need for AI training in Australia

A report reveals that lack of training hampers AI adoption in Australian businesses, despite potential benefits of AUD $115 billion to the economy by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Australian businesses face acute payroll skills shortage
IT Automation

Australian businesses face acute payroll skills shortage

A new report reveals that only 43% of Australian firms employ payroll specialists, prompting a shift towards automated solutions to tackle compliance and efficiency challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025