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Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership

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Protective intelligence experts launch leadership book for executives facing rising threats and boardroom pressure.
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Skillsoft's CAISY use surges as workers seek AI practice

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Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.
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Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
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CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

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CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
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AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

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AI Engineer to stage first Asia edition in Singapore, backed by OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Cursor and Vercel as demand tops 2,000 attendees.
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Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026

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Infobip uses DevDays 2026 to push AI into workflows, training and product design as it marks 20 years and expands its global cloud platform.
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Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

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Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
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Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

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Data analysis and AI literacy emerge as the most sought-after skills as Caseware study finds many accountancy firms unprepared for AI retraining.
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LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching

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London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.
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Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

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Cognita ties AI rollout to teacher training as it extends the platform after pilot showed stronger classroom gains.
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Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills

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Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.
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Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child

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Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer adopts Legora AI firmwide

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer selects Legora as its firmwide AI platform, boosting drafting tools and launching a new client collaboration portal.
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Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention

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Skills-focused cyber talent strategies can save firms over USD $125,000 per hire, boosting retention, speed to recruit and women's leadership.
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GTIA launches PeerTrust Circles for security-led IT peers

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GTIA has launched PeerTrust Circles, a security-led peer network helping IT service leaders benchmark trust, resilience and maturity.
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Women engineers gain AI career boost, yet trust lags

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Women engineers say AI is accelerating careers but remain wary of bias and blurred accountability for machine-generated code at work.
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AutoRek leaders honoured at Women in Tech & Data Awards

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AutoRek's Michelle Earp and Amelia Doyle win top Women in Tech & Data Awards for marketing leadership and diversity and inclusion work.
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Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

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Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.
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Women in tech call for daily, sustained workplace backing

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Women in tech urge daily, visible backing over token gestures, saying sustained support boosts careers.
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Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors

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On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares lessons from female mentors on assertiveness, authenticity and mastering the detail.