Qualifications stories
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CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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ncsc
The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.
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IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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apm
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devops
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software development
Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.
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Universal Partners launches inclusive FX Academy in London
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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fintechs
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forex
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london
Universal Partners opens the FX Academy in Canary Wharf, a landmark initiative aimed at diversifying fintech by educating fresh talents without previous experience or qualifications.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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world economic forum
Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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edutech
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it training
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radio
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
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InterCloud makes history with Secure Swiss Finance Network certification
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data privacy
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connectivity
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privacy
InterCloud has become the first non-Swiss firm to secure Secure Swiss Finance Network certification, enhancing global financial service security.
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NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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paas
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edge computing
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iot
NTT Ltd forecasts a rise in Generative AI adoption, automated Network Operations Centres, sustainable tech solutions, and industry-specific clouds by 2024.
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Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.
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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.
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Exabeam completes protected level IRAP assessment in Australia
Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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siem
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ict
Exabeam has successfully passed an IRAP assessment at the Protected level for its Security Operations Platform in Australia.
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Kyndryl & AWS collaborate to boost customer adoption of generative AI solutions
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Kyndryl partners with AWS to foster client uptake of generative AI solutions, delivering advanced machine learning capabilities.
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Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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ai
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it training
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cybersecurity
Australian cybersecurity roles are facing a talent shortage, elevating salaries and causing recruitment difficulties.
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New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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edutech
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servicenow
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sports
A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.
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Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Antavo, the loyalty cloud platform, has launched the Antavo Academy, a training scheme that offers hands-on tutoring and certification.
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Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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software development
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workforce management
UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.
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Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa for global expansion of China's exporters
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Shanghai's Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa Cross-Border Solutions to expand global market access for China's exporters.
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Dataiku appoints Sandrine Bossard as Chief People Officer to drive forward-thinking HR initiatives
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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hcm
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dataiku
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payroll systems
Dataiku has appointed Sandrine Bossard as their Chief People Officer, highlighting their commitment to employee development.
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Short courses on the rise as essential career tools
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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hcm
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workforce management
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careers
A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.
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eLearning paves the way for workplace diversity & inclusion
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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e-learning
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esg
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dei
eLearning is transforming workplace diversity and accessibility, according to a LinkedIn report and experts like Tony Maguire of D2L.
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HireVue revolutionizes hiring with Human Potential Intelligence
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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hcm
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job seekers
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payroll systems
HireVue launches new category prioritising candidate potential over CVs, amid growing discontent from Australian job seekers.