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TetraLogical launches self-led online courses in digital accessibility

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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TetraLogical has launched flexible, self-led online courses to help digital teams build practical accessibility skills and meet growing regulatory demands.
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Senior marketers still trust intuition despite AI & data surge

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Despite heavy investment in business intelligence, nearly two-thirds of senior marketers still rely on intuition for key decisions, says Qualtrics research.
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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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Isaac Lujan joins Simbian to lead global AI partner strategy

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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ai security
Isaac Lujan has been named Global VP of Channel and Partnerships at Simbian to lead the global expansion of its AI-driven security partner ecosystem.
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CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.
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EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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ai ethics & governance
EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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AI adoption in cloud security rises as firms seek data protection

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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AI use in cloud security rises as 79% of firms adopt it to combat skills shortages and protect expanding cloud environments, says Prowler report.
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Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.
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Network outages cost US firms up to USD $5 million a year

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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ai security
Over a quarter of US firms lose up to USD $5 million annually due to network outages, prompting urgent tech strategy shifts and investment in connectivity.
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AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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ai ethics & governance
AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.
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AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.
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US IAM market set to reach USD $7.36b amid skills shift

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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The US Identity and Access Management market is forecast to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, driven by rising demand for advanced security skills in top cities.
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Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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network security
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.
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Forrester warns AI costs to surge from USD $2.3bn to USD $13.8bn

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.
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Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.
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Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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cloud security
A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.
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Businesses embrace AI but lack training & infrastructure for growth

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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productivity
A global survey reveals that businesses are rapidly adopting AI but struggle with training and infrastructure, hindering growth despite high optimism and planned investments.
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C-suite divisions slow GenAI adoption due to security worries

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.
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Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.