Skills shortage stories

academyEX appoints Glenn Elith as its first Group Chief Executive to drive trans-Tasman growth in AI-focused tertiary education.

AI speeds Australian coding yet teams lose seven hours a week to fragmented tools, rising compliance demands and skills gaps, research finds.

Australian employers sharpen hiring for hybrid digital-ESG skills as workers prioritise flexibility, purpose and growth over pay.

V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.

Australian mid-sized firms warned they face rising cyber risk as a lack of senior security leadership leaves core threats unchecked.

ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.

New Zealand’s AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Nearly half of UK freelancers aged over 50 use AI daily, defying stereotypes as they lead in tech adoption and upskill to stay competitive.

UK manufacturing apprenticeships rose slightly by 0.6% to 46,070 starts, but the sector's skills gap widens amid an ageing workforce and slow growth.

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.

Over two-thirds of retailers expect agentic AI to boost efficiency by 2026, but only 8% have fully integrated it into their operations so far.

Legacy IT systems and budget constraints block AI adoption in 61% of UK organisations, stalling modernisation efforts across public and private sectors.

Scotland’s tech sector, worth GBP £6.87 billion and employing 100,000, faces ongoing skills shortages despite strong growth and optimism for 2025.

Despite widespread awareness of AI's impact, most workers lack the skills and training needed, posing challenges as businesses embrace AI technology.

Orient Technologies has launched a new Turbe centre in Navi Mumbai, featuring AI-powered SOC and NOC to enhance 24/7 IT monitoring and cybersecurity services.

AI is set to transform Southeast Asia’s economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

Australian firms are rapidly embedding AI in cybersecurity, with 91% now using it to boost threat detection, response, and operations amid rising AI-driven attacks.