Skills shortage stories - Page 3
Expel launches managed SIEM service for Sentinel & Splunk
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advanced persistent threat protection
Expel unveils managed SIEM for Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, embedding its engineers to tune detections and cut operational overheads.
Exabeam appoints Chris Hartley to lead UKI & Nordics
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hybrid cloud
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siem
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digital transformation
Exabeam names Chris Hartley to lead UKI and Nordics as it deepens regional focus and pushes AI-driven security operations across Europe.
LevelBlue & SentinelOne expand global security tie-up
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ransomware
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siem
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cloud security
LevelBlue deepens ties with SentinelOne in a global pact to deliver unified AI-driven MDR, SIEM and incident response services.
Equinix expands data centre training push in Australia
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Equinix is rolling out its Pathways to Tech scheme in Australia as part of a global drive to tackle data centre skills shortages.
World Backup Day warns firms on untested recoveries
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storage
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malware
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data protection
World Backup Day prompts warnings that untested restores and AI-era data demands are leaving mid-sized firms dangerously exposed.
Broadcom launches Symantec CBX cloud security platform
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firewalls
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Broadcom unveils Symantec CBX, a unified cloud XDR platform blending Symantec and Carbon Black tech to simplify advanced threat defence.
UK law firms lead AI use for time savings & profit
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digital transformation
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rpa
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genai
UK legal professionals emerge as global AI leaders, with 62% regular users and strong training seen as key to boosting profitability.
Datadog launches AI security analyst for Cloud SIEM
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siem
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Datadog rolls out Bits AI Security Analyst in Cloud SIEM, promising to slash alert investigations from hours to around 30 seconds.
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.
monday.com launches AI agent hiring platform Agentalent.ai
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digital transformation
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martech
monday.com unveils Agentalent.ai, a marketplace to recruit, vet and onboard AI agents into defined business roles alongside human staff.
Datadog launches AI security analyst for Cloud SIEM
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siem
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cloud security
Datadog rolls out Bits AI Security Analyst for Cloud SIEM, promising to slash alert investigation times by up to 98% for security teams.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
CFOs rank AI skills and market shocks as top threats, as talent shortages, rising costs and geopolitical turmoil squeeze finance teams.
Explainer: IBM to triple US entry-level hiring amid AI shift
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
IBM will triple US entry-level hiring in 2026, redesigning junior roles around AI oversight and human judgement despite automation pressures.
Expected AI gains prompt hiring freezes before returns are proven
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hcm
Firms are freezing hiring on the promise of AI gains, despite scant proof of returns and patchy training in how to use the technology.
NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again
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devops
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e-learning
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apm
NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.
Ekco launches managed risk centre with Qualys tech
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Ekco unveils managed risk centre using Qualys technology to give UK and Irish firms continuous, business-focused visibility of cyber threats.
AI drives move to hybrid cloud amid sovereignty fears
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Enterprises shift AI workloads to hybrid and private clouds as digital sovereignty, governance and vendor lock-in fears reshape strategy.
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
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data protection
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.