Skills shortage stories

Anthropic and OpenAI take rival paths on AI cyber tools, as one keeps access tightly restricted while the other widens vetted user access.

AI coding accelerates software delivery, but security teams struggle to keep up as more code, alerts and manual checks pile up.

Syspro taps veteran HR leader Tom Loeffert to help reshape its global workforce strategy as CEO Leanne Taylor drives the ERP software group's next growth phase.

CrowdStrike honours JAPAC channel partners in Vietnam, with Sekuro, The Missing Link, AWS Japan and others recognised across services-led security roles.

Sage and PwC have launched AI-driven tools to speed Sage Intacct deployment and help accounting firms automate advisory work.

Arena Animation enlists seven creative industry figures for a new Mumbai advisory board to sharpen courses, mentoring and studio-ready skills.

Anthropic is to give UK banks controlled access to its Mythos AI model, as financial firms brace for a new era of autonomous cyber threats.

TeamViewer bolsters industrial remote access with a Bechtle-built gateway and AI maintenance tools for factories running older equipment.

Human-led AI security gains ground as experts warn autonomous SOCs risk hidden errors, weaker accountability and costly business disruption.

Arena Animation broadens alumni network in Bengaluru as it unveils new training push for original content and virtual production.

Perforce report says ageing PHP talent pool and rising stack complexity are making it harder for companies to hire and keep experienced developers.

Gizmo secures USD $22 million to deepen AI-powered study tools as it targets US college students and broader global growth.

HackerEarth debuts AI interview platform with verification and proctoring to help enterprises screen technical candidates around the clock.

ETS, Khan Academy and TED plan AI-focused higher education model with skills-based progression and corporate backing, aimed at costing under $10,000.

The Real World rolls out expert-approved Campus Graduation Certificate to prove practical skills, as employers question the value of AI training.

SolarWinds research finds AI is pushing IT staff into more strategic oversight, as governance and trust become key to using new tools effectively.

SoftServe study finds 72% of executives expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as hiring shifts towards AI engineers.

Logicalis survey finds 77% of firms hit by cyber incidents as CIOs warn AI is adding fresh risk, with weak governance and skills shortages deepening exposure.

IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.

EY embeds agentic AI into Canvas audit workflows worldwide, aiming to cut admin, sharpen risk checks and keep human judgement in the loop.