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Degreed unveils AI tools to close human readiness gap

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Degreed launches AI-driven learning tools and programmes to tackle the “human readiness gap” holding back companies' AI investments.
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Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience

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A determined account manager shows how curiosity, not technical expertise, can drive success for women building careers in IT sales.
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Energyz Black wins Hotwire Accelerator for UK energy AI

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Energyz Black wins Hotwire's debut Accelerator, securing pro bono PR support to scale its AI-driven energy careers and skills platform.
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The power of representation in cybersecurity

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As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
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The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era

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In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.
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When the entry-level door closes, mentorship must open the window

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As AI erodes entry-level tech roles, female leaders warn only intentional mentorship can keep women from being locked out of the future.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment

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UK recruiter WMIS joins industry body TCCA to strengthen global talent pipelines across the evolving critical communications sector.
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Gearset adds AI-powered automated UI testing for Salesforce

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Gearset unveils AI-powered no-code UI testing for Salesforce, aiming to ease complexity and cut deployment risk for global DevOps teams.
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Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
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Talion names Keven Knight CEO & expands Agentic SOC

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Talion appoints Keven Knight as CEO and expands its governance-aligned Agentic SOC to tighten cyber defence oversight for boards.
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Why the AI skills gap is an HR problem

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As AI reshapes work, HR's female-majority workforce risks being left behind, widening a skills gap in the very function meant to close it.
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Operationalising “gIve to gain” in the age of AI

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As AI booms, tech is wasting vital female talent; embracing 'give to gain' could close skills gaps, cut costs and build fairer systems.
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Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them

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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
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AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
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Consolidation Wave Hits Infosec, Sparing CISOs From Tool Sprawl

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Overwhelmed CISOs are driving a consolidation wave in cybersecurity, slashing tool sprawl to close security gaps and cut mounting costs.
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Infosecurity Europe to expand Channel Zone for 2026

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Infosecurity Europe will expand its Channel Zone in 2026, reflecting soaring reliance on managed security partners across Europe.
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UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap

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UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.
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AI doesn't scale without people

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UK insurers say their AI talent is ready, but scaling from siloed tools to enterprise-wide impact still hinges on people and culture.
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The AI infrastructure trap: Why your 'AI-ready' project may already be obsolete

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Banks risk AI 'infrastructure traps' as long projects outpace fast-evolving models, wasting budget while nimbler rivals ship real solutions.