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AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers
Unified Communications

AVK becomes Impact Sponsor to boost data centre careers

AVK has been named an Impact Sponsor for GeN+1, aiming to boost awareness and career prospects in the data centre sector for young professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Robotics

IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers

As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.

By Dr Rashmi Mantri • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA
Digital Transformation

QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA

QA has become the first authorised training partner of Databricks in EMEA, enhancing access to vital data and AI training for businesses across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services
EduTech

UK SMEs to boost reliance on managed security services

UK SMEs are expected to boost their dependence on managed security services in 2025, with 80% viewing this as a valuable move, reveals Six Degrees research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

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Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts
Skills shortage

Gender diversity issues persist in tech despite efforts

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap
Unified Communications

Red Alpha appoints new CISO-in-residence amid talent gap

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

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Quest Software report highlights evolving role of DBAs
Digital Transformation

Quest Software report highlights evolving role of DBAs

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages
Unified Communications

Telecoms face growing risks with AI & talent shortages

Telecommunications firms are grappling with pressing risks around privacy, security, and digital transformation, according to the latest EY report for 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report
Data Analytics

IT leaders say tech investments not fully utilised: report

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

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
EduTech

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships

ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing
Edge Computing

AI's power struggle: The data centre boom and the race for sustainable computing

New Zealand's data centre market is projected to soar from USD $1 billion in 2023 to USD $1.56 billion by 2029, driven by surging AI demand and sustainability efforts.

By Joe Craparotta • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

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Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge
Unified Communications

Australia faces digital transformation & skills challenge

With the 2025 federal election approaching, HP executives highlight the urgent need for Australia to embrace digital transformation and reform education to remain competitive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
Data Science

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap

The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity
Firewalls

Cisco & Indosat join forces to boost Indonesian cybersecurity

Cisco has partnered with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to bolster cybersecurity for Indonesian enterprises, aiming to enhance digital trust and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Diverse construction industry amplifies success on Women's Day
DevOps

Diverse construction industry amplifies success on Women's Day

As International Women's Day approaches, the construction sector must embrace diversity to tap into untapped talent and drive innovation, experts say.

By Agustina Amaya • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third
Digital twins

Digital investment in Australian construction up by one-third

A new report by Autodesk and Deloitte shows Australian construction firms are boosting tech investments by 33% since 2023, reflecting optimism for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025