Upskilling stories - Page 8

Most Kiwis value training and development highly, with 75% seeing it as essential amid a tight job market and rising demand for future-ready skills.

Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.

As Australian CFOs face escalating economic volatility, prioritising digital transformation and unified data systems becomes essential for resilience and strategic growth.

The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

As 2025 unfolds, the stagnation of salaries across Australia and New Zealand raises concerns, even amidst rising living costs and skill shortages.

As AI increasingly penetrates workplaces, experts highlight its potential to foster inclusivity for women, who remain disadvantaged in tech roles.

As the digital landscape evolves, Managed Service Providers are shifting from cost-effective IT solutions to pivotal partners, embracing automation and AI to fuel innovation.

GenAI is revolutionising businesses by dismantling data silos, enabling seamless integration and boosting efficiency across diverse operational systems.

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

A recent Gartner survey reveals that only 11% of sales organisations have successfully navigated transformations, raising concerns for Chief Sales Officers.

KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.

The automotive repair sector is facing a skills gap as AI transforms vehicles, demanding technicians proficient in modern diagnostics and training methods.

Devoli has integrated automation bots in its Customer Success and Finance teams, improving efficiency and 24/7 service without rising costs.

Microsoft has launched its first hyperscale data centre in New Zealand, enhancing local productivity and promising significant tech advancements.

As AI reshapes the job landscape, Microsoft plans to train one million Australians and New Zealanders in new skills, highlighting an urgent need for adaptation.

Eric Sydell, CEO of Vero AI, outlines key strategies for scalable AI integration in businesses, emphasising enhanced workflows and AI literacy for 2025.

FourKites experts forecast that supply chain trends in 2025 will focus heavily on cybersecurity, AI innovation, and data normalisation.

As AI transforms finance operations, many firms lack a clear strategy for its integration, risking inefficiencies and missed opportunities.

Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.

A new report reveals that 50% of internal audit leaders have adopted Generative AI, yet only 17% have organisation-wide governance policies in place.