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Kiwi Stories

Digital Skills stories

New Zealand business optimism surges as firms embrace AI gains

Optimism among New Zealand firms hits a peak since 2021, as 45% anticipate growth, boosted by AI-driven productivity and rising customer demand in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

Data Analytics

Denodo University Challenge opens for global AI & data contest

The Denodo University Challenge invites global students to develop AI solutions for real-world social and economic issues, with registration open until 16 November.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS

The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Endpoint Protection

N-able launches free global UEM certification for IT staff

N-able has launched free global certification for its unified endpoint management solutions, helping IT staff boost skills, security and career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

DevOps

DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation

DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

DevOps

Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering

Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Education, Learning & Training

Hacking Games & Immersive partner to train cyber talent

The Hacking Games partners with Immersive's Cyber Million to train ethical hackers and tackle the global cybersecurity workforce gap amid rising cybercrime costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

EduTech

Siemens gains ABET recognition for circular economy credential

Siemens Digital Industries Software's 'Design for the Circular Economy' microcredential gains ABET recognition, marking a first for industry credentials under new standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

Data Analytics

Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans

The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Jun 2025

Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: HubSpot VP on why AI is a creative catalyst for every employee

HubSpot VP Scott Brinker says AI is transforming all employees into creators, enabling marketers to build and innovate without needing technical skills.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Hyperscale

Amazon to invest AUD $20 billion in Australian AI expansion

Amazon will invest AUD $20 billion to expand its Australian data centres from 2025-29, aiming to boost AI adoption and create skilled jobs nationwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

UK's £2 billion AI plan spurs hope, but skills gap remains

The UK's GBP £2 billion AI plan ignites optimism for tech growth, but experts stress urgent need to close the widening AI skills gap across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Partner Programmes

Cambridge Spark urges C-suite to boost AI knowledge for growth

Cambridge Spark urges all C-suite executives to boost AI knowledge through training, warning that gaps could limit business growth and boardroom decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Study reveals data anxiety remains high despite rising skills

Despite rising data skills, 78% of UK professionals still face data anxiety, with 27% avoiding data tasks, reveals a global study of over 2,400 workers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Power / Energy

NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion

NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Digital Transformation

KPMG & Microsoft expand AI & cybersecurity training in Canada

KPMG and Microsoft have expanded their Operational Risk Skills Development Centre to offer executive training in generative AI and cybersecurity across Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills

Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025