Skills shortage stories
Rising demand for digital-media talent is driving MAAC to expand in Thane with a 2,500-square-foot centre for 500 students.
Australia's car-repair skills gap may get fresh attention as a 21-year-old apprentice heads to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 after winning gold.
With most firms using AI in daily work but few staff ready for it, the programme targets non-developers handling sensitive data and automations.
The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.
Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.
Businesses that cut staff too aggressively on AI savings may face higher costs later, with Gartner forecasting rehiring for 30% by 2029.
Only 19% of North American executives say their companies have a plan to scale AI, exposing a sharp gap between intent and delivery.
Pressure is mounting on UK firms as 43% of accountants say they plan to leave within a year amid surging demand for advice.
Rising cloud and licensing bills are forcing database teams to rethink ageing systems as vendor lock-in and AI readiness issues mount.
AI is set to shrink junior SOC roles and raise costs unless firms phase in autonomous defence carefully, experts warn.
Australian IT buyers are increasingly basing workplace tech choices on gaming-led expectations for speed, usability and reliability.
The hire deepens Thrive's push into cybersecurity as customers seek outside help with threat detection, response and risk management.
New Zealand's aviation maintenance industry could face a bigger skills squeeze as the North Island gains a new training route for engineers.
Nearly half of UK employers are recruiting abroad as vacancies go unfilled, while 73% say missed business goals have followed skills shortages.
The site will link AI research with product development, as Google Cloud uses Singapore to build tools for global customers and regional deployment.
Most Australian businesses are losing revenue as vacancies linger for 5.8 months on average, a survey has found.
Organisations risk weakening security and productivity if AI is used to replace IT expertise rather than support training and oversight.
Teachers' lack of AI confidence is fuelling a push for wider digital training, after Stephen Norbury won a national education award for whole-school use.
Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.
A stronger bridge between universities and tech firms is expected as the industry body turns to Professor Gordon Morison to tackle skills shortages.