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Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth

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Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.
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Skillsoft unveils AI-native platform to boost workforce skills

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Skillsoft launches its AI-native Percipio Platform to help firms close skill gaps and link workforce development directly to business outcomes.
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Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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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.
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Skillsoft & Salesforce launch AI learning for support teams

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Skillsoft partners with Salesforce to launch AI-powered training within its platform, aiming to close skill gaps in customer support teams and enhance service quality.
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Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.
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Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
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Survey reveals UK firms unprepared for 2025 skill demands

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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A new survey reveals only 25% of employees have access to crucial new technology, signalling UK companies' unpreparedness for the challenges of 2025.
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LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.
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UK must enhance IT skills to rival Europe's salary levels

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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The UK's IT sector must enhance skills and salaries to compete with Europe, as a new report reveals stark discrepancies in earnings and competencies.
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Enhancing mental health in cybersecurity through leadership

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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On World Mental Health Day, experts stress the urgent need for empathetic leadership to tackle growing mental health challenges in the high-pressure cybersecurity sector.
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Skillsoft study reveals major gaps in workplace skills & training

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Skillsoft survey highlights that 35% of global employees lack confidence in their skills, with UK employees particularly concerned about job security and training effectiveness.
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Skillsoft launches compliance suite for targeted risk training

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Skillsoft has launched its Compliance Suite, a flexible training solution designed to enhance risk management skills and address the evolving compliance landscape.
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Insights from AI Appreciation Day highlight industry impacts

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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On AI Appreciation Day, industry leaders highlight AI's transforming role across sectors from cybersecurity to logistics, urging ethical and innovative practices.
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Skillsoft & Microsoft launch GenAI programme to boost productivity

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Skillsoft and Microsoft have launched a generative AI upskilling programme aimed at enhancing global business productivity by equipping workforces with AI expertise.
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Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
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Rise in Generative AI sees professionals future-proof careers

Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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Nearly all L&D professionals are taking action by developing soft skills, building professional networks and upskilling in other technical areas.
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Changing nature of work leads to surge in learning consumption

Wed, 22nd Feb 2023
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Skillsoft's Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling, with 16 million badges issued.
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Learning and development growing priority - Skillsoft report

Wed, 15th Feb 2023
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Skillsoft's annual Lean Into Learning Report reveals a 37% YoY increase in time spent upskilling and a 25% YoY increase in badges issued.
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Upskilling Your Workforce for a Cloud-Based Future

Thu, 9th Feb 2023
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By building new competencies, organisations across industries realise the benefits that come with the cloud: scale, cost-saving, and efficiency.
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Six ways to transform your cybersecurity training and influence lasting change

Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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If the goal is to win hearts and minds, formal awareness training can fall short and often doesn’t inspire people to care.