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What does a data engineer do?
In-depth In the age of AI adoption, data engineers have become indispensable within the enterprise
By Esther Kezia Thorpe Last updated
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New UK schemes aim to boost number of women in tech – and keep them in the sector
News New initiatives aim to help women return to the workforce after time away and expand work placement opportunities
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Global demand for this one AI role has skyrocketed 283% in the last year alone
News AI trainers are now among the most sought-after specialists around the world
By Emma Woollacott Published
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UK firms are dragging their heels on AI training
News With shadow AI rife, access to approved tools, clear guardrails, and training are needed to use the technology responsibly
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Are we facing an AI-fueled talent pipeline crisis?
In-depth As experts say AI is reducing entry-level roles, what does this mean for the seniors of tomorrow and the future of business?
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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The UK government wants to upskill 10 million Brits in AI by 2030
News The nationwide upskilling push aims to help UK workers capitalize on the generative AI boom
By Ross Kelly Published
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Lloyds wants to train every employee in AI by the end of this year
News The new AI Academy from Lloyds Banking Group looks to upskill staff, drive AI use, and improve customer service
By Ross Kelly Published
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The gig economy: Past, present, and future
Feature The rise of the gig economy represents a new era of flexible working despite being plagued with controversies
By Jonathan Weinberg Published
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Why MSSPs must train smarter
Industry Insights Upskilling is key for MSSPs to move from reactive monitoring to measurable risk reduction
By Dimitrios Bougioukas Published
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Gender diversity improvements could be the key to tackling the UK's AI skills shortage
News Encouraging more women to pursue tech careers could plug huge gaps in the AI workforce
By Ross Kelly Published
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CompTIA launches AI Essentials training to bridge workforce skills gap
News The new training series targets non-technical employees, aiming to boost productivity and security in the use of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot
By Rene Millman Published
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We need more academic thinking in tech
Opinion Greater focus on theoretical thinking and disciplines like ethical AI are needed to rein in big tech's worst tendencies
By John Loeppky Published
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