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Workforce development stories

Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers

Marketers worldwide can now access free courses as the companies respond to a 113% annual rise in AI-literate job postings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

AI adoption rises as cybersecurity staff feel squeezed

Pressure is mounting on security teams as AI spending rises, with 68% saying the job has become harder over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Agricultural Technology

Carney expands Canada-Ireland AI ties on Dublin visit

Closer cooperation in artificial intelligence, health and defence follows Canada-Ireland talks as bilateral trade reached $6 billion last year.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

AI leaders pull ahead as laggards face analytics latency

AI projects in full production race ahead as a global survey exposes a widening trust and speed gap with organisations still experimenting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Workforce development stories

Manufacturing

mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training

The deal gives employers more access to cyber and AI training as breaches rise and skills shortages deepen across finance, tech and government.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Tech Users NZ calls for long-term digital strategy

A cross-party plan is being urged to give businesses and public services certainty over digital investment, skills and online safety beyond election cycles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Scotiabank gives CAD $2.5 million for Queen's AI work

The five-year gift aims to close Canada's AI skills gap by funding scholarships, research and training for students, professionals and small businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026

Gaming

MAAC launches new career tracks at Delhi creative summit

More than 600 students left Delhi with guidance on portfolios and studio expectations as MAAC unveiled new training routes for creative jobs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Fintech

CyberNorth & Check Point bring summit to Newcastle

The North East's cyber profile gets a boost as the first regional Cyber Leader Summit arrives in Newcastle this autumn.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Data Analytics

Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer

The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

BW Digital, NUS launch quantum-ready data centre study

The study aims to define the infrastructure needed for quantum and AI workloads in hot, humid data centre hubs such as Singapore and Batam.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Security Operations Centres

Team Cymru makes Sydney APJ hub in regional expansion

Sydney will coordinate wider APJ growth as demand rises for earlier warning on cyber threats hitting critical infrastructure and finance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Robotics

High tech operation attracts graduates to the packing shed

Automation in New Zealand packhouses is opening up graduate careers and strengthening the horticulture sector's resilience against global shocks.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 16th May 2026

Data centers

Air con investment brings jobs with recycling benefits built in

A Christchurch logistics hub will keep climate-damaging refrigerant out of landfill, cutting emissions and easing supply pressures for heat pump owners.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 22nd Feb 2026