FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

Upskilling stories - Page 10

Techday 3193e1b08f10f123eea7

Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
#
genai
#
ai
#
agentic ai
A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
Techday 4082b40c013062b9f8c7

academyEX launches campaign with 76% boost in engagement

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
#
uc
#
ai
#
collaboration
academyEX's new Find your EXfactor campaign, featuring a vibrant explainer video, has boosted engagement by 76%, reshaping how postgraduate education is marketed.
Img rajlibrvvebrkqk96x58ymw9

Udemy launches GenAI features for International Day of AI

Wed, 15th May 2024
#
martech
#
personalisation
#
cdp
On International Day of AI, Udemy launches GenAI features to boost career growth, with 55% of tech pros seeing GenAI as crucial, per a BCG study.
Img yzibkuk1pkwkmvyksfnlcgji

Firms must embrace personalised learning for workforce development

Fri, 3rd May 2024
#
edutech
#
partner programmes
#
iam
Personalised learning is being recognised as vital for modern workplaces, addressing diverse employee needs and facilitating engagement.
Img rz8bfpdt7brubyr9dksccnc3

Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Thu, 2nd May 2024
#
ai
#
employment
#
ai adoption
Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.
Matias madou  1

Secure code starts with a training commitment to development teams

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
#
devops
#
application security
#
devsecops
There's plenty to learn from the way that finance and eCommerce sectors have defined and adopted secure approaches to software engineering.
Img gganaunpxtrrxtatyv2obgrp

academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss

Wed, 24th Apr 2024
#
iam
#
cybersecurity
#
leadership
academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.
Img s1xqe1jn8tdlymxqnepcelhw

NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers

Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
#
edutech
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.
Img tjxklzmfxvug7q4hh4ofm42x

AI skills could boost New Zealand salaries by 30%, says AWS

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
#
edutech
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
New AWS research suggests that nurturing AI skills could increase salaries by over 30% and boost career growth in New Zealand's workforce.
Img etxbhfdk01jqi9cmf2s8vxxd

Accelerate global growth with an agile HR strategy

Mon, 15th Apr 2024
#
uc
#
cx
#
martech
Business growth can be optimised by adopting an agile HR approach, enhancing speed and flexibility in response to global market shifts, according to a study and leading companies' practices.
Img ajq0a2smcjtnbflzzjo2ruik

Kaspersky study highlights lack of progress in cybersecurity upskilling

Mon, 1st Apr 2024
#
education, learning & training
#
kaspersky
#
investment
Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.
Img slfldlcmgq8wq7u8unq3tzvk

AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
education, learning & training
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
Img gwqt97nowgx45ohgapt0f8zc

Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
#
edutech
#
genai
#
data privacy
Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.
Img ohydfgfdnz12bighszornjuh

IoT market projected to grow 17% annually till 2030, reveals report

Sun, 17th Mar 2024
#
iot
#
genai
#
ai
IoT Analytics' Spring 2024 report reveals key trends, including the coalescence of AI and IoT, driving a projected 17% compound growth of the $236bn IoT market till 2030.
Img jububodtdylvv4ktz5knflh4

APAC companies embracing AI & IoT while cybersecurity lags behind

Wed, 13th Mar 2024
#
uc
#
blockchain
#
iot
APAC companies are increasingly integrating AI and IoT into their operations but lack robust cybersecurity measures, according to a recent study by Kaspersky.
Img utn2cn7atzqz0harl1pynsob

Report reveals global skills crisis & learning trends

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
#
partner programmes
#
genai
#
ai
Skillsoft's latest report exposes a global skills crisis and emerging learning trends, prompting businesses to reimagine strategies for upskilling.
Tim 2   landscape

Exclusive: How GEN8 is supporting the Gen AI transition

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
#
edutech
#
genai
#
ai
GEN8, a pioneering AI consultancy led by Tim Sharp, is streamlining the integration of generative AI into business strategies amid rising demand for upskilling.
Img zqafwydlkulyc7frcdqrousz

IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics

Sat, 9th Mar 2024
#
edutech
#
data analytics
#
data science
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
Deepa kuppuswamy manageengine

IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
#
data privacy
#
cybersecurity
#
programming
Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.
Img jqlamghe2ju0czpenpgdm8mr

IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
#
edutech
#
ai
#
clean technologies
Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.