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Digital Skills stories - Page 3

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UK's digital skill gap tackled by Institute of Coding's courses
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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digital careers
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Despite misconceptions, UK’s digital skills confidence crisis; addressing cost and time barriers with free, flexible courses to boost tech capabilities.
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Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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email security
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scams
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Netsafe, a charitable organisation in New Zealand, has launched 'Get Set Up for Safety', a nationwide initiative to equip senior citizens with skills to combat online threats such as fraud and scams.
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Udemy introduces AI-driven thematic analysis to bolster group learning
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
Udemy unveils an AI-powered thematic analysis tool aimed at enriching cohort learning experiences, driving greater collaboration, and enhancing cross-functional comprehension on its online education platform.
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Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
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UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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employment
Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.
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Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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accelerator
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it careers
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ict
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.
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HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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productivity
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HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.
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Certinia report examines motivation in consultants
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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it training
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collaboration
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consultancy
A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.
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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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workforce management
B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
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Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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edutech
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partner programmes
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charity
Cybersecurity firm Egress announces a partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, donating 23 computers and providing tech skills to boost the charity's digital infrastructure.
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CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.
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Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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jobs
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digital economy
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startup ecosystem
Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.
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DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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digital divide
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pd
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The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.
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New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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work-life balance
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New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.
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AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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ai agents
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national security
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
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Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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it training
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cybersecurity
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kpis
In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.
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Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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web3
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growth
Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.
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Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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it training
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digitalisation
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productivity
Productivity Agenda debate intensifies amid discussions on the role of digitalisation in boosting UK's productivity growth.
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Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyberbit
An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.
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Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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skills gap
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australian economy
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migrants
A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.