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Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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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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UiPath launches free AI automation training for public sector

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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UiPath launches free training to equip public sector workers with agentic automation and AI skills amid evolving government workforce needs.
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AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
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ISACA launches new certification for cybersecurity skills

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ISACA has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst credential to meet the rising demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with hands-on experience.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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Gartner reveals top HR tech trends for 2024 including AI

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Gartner has unveiled the top three HR technology trends for 2024, highlighting AI tools, skills management, and virtual assistants as key innovations.
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Recycling laptops empowers youth in New Zealand schools

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.
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Skillable unveils new features for virtual lab simplicity

Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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Skillable has launched new features to enhance virtual lab creation, facilitating easier training development for users worldwide and driving innovation.
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Adobe to invest a whopping $100 million in global AI education

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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Adobe has launched a global initiative to equip 30 million learners with AI and digital skills by 2030, committing over USD $100 million to support the programme.
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Exclusive: Lumify Group's CEO highlights expansion in ANZ region

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Lumify Group, under CEO Jon Lang, is enhancing its footprint in the ANZ region with strategic acquisitions, new digital courses, and advanced training solutions.
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Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.
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The mindset and skills every SME should invest in NOW to succeed in future

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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In a rapidly digitalising world, SMEs must invest in a future-ready mindset and essential skills like digital marketing, SEO, and data analytics to thrive.
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NZ businesses shift from survival to growth, says 2degrees study

Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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A study by 2degrees reveals that New Zealand businesses are shifting from survival to growth, with more firms thriving and optimistic about future revenue.
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Microsoft & CCL partner to launch the NZ Azure cloud region

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Microsoft partners with CCL to launch its first New Zealand hyperscale cloud region, empowering local companies like Scales Corp to enhance resiliency and optimise costs.
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Report highlights AI & cybersecurity as top NZ priorities in 2024

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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New Zealand's tech landscape faces a pivotal year ahead, with AI and cybersecurity taking priority in 2024, as detailed by TUANZ in their latest report.
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Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.
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RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.