Education, Learning & Training stories - Page 8

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

A surge in ransomware attacks linked to the Scattered Spider group urges aviation and retail sectors to strengthen cyber defences after a Qantas breach.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

Digital Future Aotearoa is a finalist for the Community Tech Champions award, recognised for advancing digital equity and opportunity across New Zealand.

Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.

Fiji partners with Borderless CS to enhance cybersecurity governance and strengthen digital resilience through strategic talks on national frameworks and education.

FIRST, with Fortinet's support, launches CORE Fund to boost cybersecurity incident response in under-resourced regions globally, starting in Africa and the Caribbean.

StorONE launches ONEai, an on-premises AI solution enabling large language model training and analysis within enterprise storage, cutting costs and cloud reliance.

Mirantis has launched its AI Factory Reference Architecture, enabling rapid, secure deployment of scalable AI infrastructure for enterprises globally.

NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.

Canon Oceania has launched its 2025 Grants program, offering NZD $20,000 in funding and products to support New Zealand community groups and schools.

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.

The Denodo University Challenge invites global students to develop AI solutions for real-world social and economic issues, with registration open until 16 November.

N-able has launched free global certification for its unified endpoint management solutions, helping IT staff boost skills, security and career prospects.

Several New Zealand schools report improved literacy after using the AI-driven Writer's Toolbox, showing significant gains in student writing skills and confidence.

SOCRadar expands its MSSP programme with free AI training and new tools to help partners boost automation, scale operations and improve threat detection.

Park Place Technologies grants Softcat access to Uptime Academy, boosting partner skills in IT services and strengthening joint customer support.

Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.

The Hacking Games partners with Immersive's Cyber Million to train ethical hackers and tackle the global cybersecurity workforce gap amid rising cybercrime costs.

NZ schools urged to strengthen emergency communication as lockdowns grow frequent, with Skool Loop offering free, instant alerts to 1,300+ schools nationwide.