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ESET Canada names three women cybersecurity scholars
Network Security

ESET Canada names three women cybersecurity scholars

The award aims to widen Canada's cybersecurity talent pipeline as women remain underrepresented in the fast-growing sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Rocket Software adds AI tools for IBM i modernisation
Disaster Recovery

Rocket Software adds AI tools for IBM i modernisation

AI tools are being added to legacy IBM systems as firms struggle to modernise core software amid persistent skills shortages.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
AWS launches Student Rewards for university students
eLearning

AWS launches Student Rewards for university students

Verified university students can now access AWS credits, premium training and exam vouchers worth up to GBP £579 through a new rewards scheme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
University no longer default for tech careers, says Codific
Large Language Models

University no longer default for tech careers, says Codific

Rising numbers of tech employers now value self-taught skills and projects over degrees, as AI and online courses reshape hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • 2 days ago
Rocket graduates first Perth NextGen Academy intake
Digital Transformation

Rocket graduates first Perth NextGen Academy intake

The Perth intake's permanent hires underline a widening mainframe skills gap as older specialists retire from critical banking and government systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Gallagher to unveil new security tools at GSX 2026
Digital Transformation

Gallagher to unveil new security tools at GSX 2026

Customers in Atlanta will see Gallagher's push to tie access control, perimeter security and visitor management into one platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Skillable launches AI tools across lab training workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Skillable launches AI tools across lab training workflow

Users can now get AI help writing, delivering and validating hands-on labs, as Skillable seeks to cut admin work and speed training scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Cisco report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity jobs
Security Operations Centres

Cisco report says AI is reshaping cybersecurity jobs

Routine cyber tasks are being automated, while employers face higher demand for staff who can judge risk, oversee AI tools and respond to incidents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients
eLearning

NIIT Learning wins 114 Brandon Hall awards with clients

The wins underline its growing influence in workplace learning, with 90 awards for NIIT Learning and 24 more for SweetRush.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

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Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure
DevOps

Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure

A shortage of skilled engineers is slowing efforts to keep banks and agencies running on secure core systems as Rocket adds AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Yesterday
Panchamia urges shared AI development for developing nations
Data Protection

Panchamia urges shared AI development for developing nations

Developing nations risk costly dependence unless they share AI infrastructure, cybersecurity entrepreneur Kunal Panchamia told a Geneva forum.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian firms unready for AI cyber attacks, Elastic
Digital Transformation

Australian firms unready for AI cyber attacks, Elastic

Most Australian organisations still rely on manual processes, leaving them exposed to AI-automated cyber attacks, according to an Elastic survey.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse
Digital Transformation

Speedy Services launches AI academy with Multiverse

The 13-month scheme aims to cut revenue leakage by 50% by automating admin and freeing depot staff for customer advice.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand
Data Protection

Qualcom lifts Northern Ireland revenue 30% on retail demand

Retailers' shift to secure digital payments and ordering systems helped lift annual revenue in Northern Ireland by 30%, with five jobs added.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Women hold 13% of AI C-suite roles, LinkedIn finds
Artificial Intelligence

Women hold 13% of AI C-suite roles, LinkedIn finds

Women are missing out on higher-paid AI jobs and leadership roles, with LinkedIn finding they hold just 13% of C-suite posts globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland
Public Sector

Brian Hayes wins top Building People award in Auckland

More than 600 guests saw the One New Zealand Stadium lead scoop the top prize, after being delivered on time and below budget.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal
Data Analytics

West Midlands renews iMeta tech skills training deal

Eligible workers will continue to get fully funded training in five digital courses as the West Midlands tackles a 280,000-person skills gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago