Skills shortage stories - Page 7
From NOC night shifts to leading change in network ops
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On Women's Day, a former night-shift engineer shares how resilience, support and fair chances turned NOC grind into tech leadership.
This International Women's Day, fix the skills blind spot in your organization
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This International Women's Day, move beyond pledges by fixing the skills blind spot that keeps high-performing women from promotion.
Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers
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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
UpGuard unveils Risk Automations to speed cyber fixes
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cloud security
UpGuard debuts Risk Automations to link cyber risk findings with security workflows, promising faster fixes after USD $75 million raise.
Degreed unveils AI tools to close human readiness gap
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Degreed launches AI-driven learning tools and programmes to tackle the “human readiness gap” holding back companies' AI investments.
The power of representation in cybersecurity
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network security
As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era
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fintech
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risk & compliance
In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters
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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
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manufacturing
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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens
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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl
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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete
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digital transformation
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Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.
AI early adopters gain edge as readiness gap widens
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data analytics
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partner programmes
AI early adopters gain strategic advantage as global survey finds widening readiness gap and sharper focus on fast-evolving AI risks.
Forward Networks targets Japan with AI-led expansion
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network infrastructure
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Forward Networks enters Japan with its digital twin and AI tools as enterprises seek stronger network assurance, security and compliance.
Zapier survey shows AI roles surge & pay premiums rise
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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partner programmes
AI roles are booming despite a cooler jobs market, with Zapier finding most firms plan AI hiring and many paying sizeable skill premiums.
AI reshapes cyber risk, N-able urges resilience shift
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats are outpacing reactive defences, N-able warns, urging smaller firms to prioritise resilience over traditional security.
CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.
OutSystems unveils Elevate partner scheme for AI era
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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OutSystems debuts Elevate partner scheme, tying rewards to AI credentials, delivery outcomes and customer satisfaction metrics.
OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer
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OpenAI has hired veteran tech and people leader Arvind KC as Chief People Officer to steer hiring and workforce strategy as AI reshapes work.