Upskilling stories - Page 3
AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
AI in cloud ERP to speed finance close by 30% by 2028
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
AI-enabled cloud ERP could cut finance close times by 30% by 2028, as Gartner tips modular, automated systems to reshape CFO agendas.
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
Open-source powers rapid growth in India's AI market
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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data protection
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open source
Open-source drives India's AI boom, with 76% of startups using it as the market soars from USD $6 billion to nearly USD $32 billion by 2031.
Internal auditors fear AI fraud but lack readiness
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.
Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.
India AI summit targets data control and skills gap
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
India AI Impact Summit spotlights trusted data, skills gaps and structural reform as leaders seek a shared roadmap for global AI governance.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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malware
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data protection
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devops
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Human skills top workplace learning priorities for 2026
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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uc
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devops
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manufacturing
Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.
Skillsoft unveils AI-ready Percipio skills platform
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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hcm
Skillsoft launches an AI-ready Percipio platform that unifies learning and skills management as employers race to keep pace with job changes.
Explainer: AI and consulting debate history and impact
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Industry voices are divided on whether AI will diminish consulting roles or augment them by shifting the nature of the work.
C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
Pearson warns AI gains hinge on urgent workforce reskilling
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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hcm
Pearson says US could gain up to USD $6.6 trillion from AI by 2034, but only if employers urgently invest in reskilling and task-level redesign.
Accountants embrace AI tools as scepticism increases
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Accountants double down on everyday AI tools, as optimism stays high but scepticism, job fears and data security worries all intensify.
Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new technology chief
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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martech
Skillsoft has appointed Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
Skillsoft names Bernard Barbour as new tech chief
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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e-learning
Skillsoft appoints Bernard Barbour as Chief Technology and Product Officer to drive AI-led evolution of its Percipio skills platform.
Betterworks unveils AI-native NextGen performance platform
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Betterworks launches its AI-native NextGen platform, adding 400+ features to turn everyday performance data into real-time workforce insight.
Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.
AI 'productivity paradox' as rework erodes time gains
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Workday warns AI time gains are eroded by rework, with nearly 40% of productivity lost as staff fix errors and generic machine output.