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Microsoft To Invest Billions To Bolster Australian Cyber Defences
Microsoft to spend A$5 billion ($3.2 billion) to expand AI and cloud capabilities in Australia, to help bolster skills and cyber security
Most IT Bosses View Skills Gap As ‘Urgent Concern’
Research from Cloudreach shows clear majority of IT managers are very worried about the ongoing digital skills gap, which is hampering cloud transformations
Silicon UK Podcast: The State of Global Digital Skills
The UK lags behind in global and European rankings for data and technology skills, according to Coursera’s latest Global Skills Report (GSR). The UK placed 34th globally in data skills and 47th in technology skills, lagging behind much ...
UK Slips In Global Skills Rankings
New data shows skills rankings around the world, with the UK holding its own in terms of tech skills, but requiring improvement in business skills
Google Adds £21m To EU Fake News Warchest
EU fund to fight fake news receives first investment, namely 25 million euros from Google, amid ongoing scrutiny of tech giant efforts
Government Tackles Digital Skills With £40m Institute of Coding
Theresa May unveils Coding consortium to equip the UK with needed digital skills in the years ahead
Government’s Commitment To UK Tech Is Great, But It’s Just A Start
INDUSTRY VIEW: Tech leaders welcome commitment but say more access to funding and talent is needed
How To Get IT Recruitment Right
IT recruitment can be a tricky business, but how can you make sure you get the right talent first time round?
Civil Servants Warn IT Skills Still Lacking In Government
Civil servants surveyed by techUK say digital skills must be improved, amid recognition of vital role technology plays
Cheeky IT: Engagement And Human Experiences Drive Nando’s Tech Ambitions
Restaurant chain Nando's places culture and human engagement at the heart of its digital transformation strategy
LogRhythm: Cyber Security Offers Strong Careers For Women In Tech
INTERVIEW: Chris Brazdziunas, vice president of products at security intelligence company LogRhythum, discusses women in technology with Silicon
Belfast To Host AI Camp Aimed At Teaching Students Machine Learning Digital Skills
The two-week course will take place at the Computer Science Centre at Queen's University Belfast
Scottish Tech Sector Grows Twice As Fast As Its Economy
New figures suggest Scotland's tech industry is growing and employing more people
Google Opens Its Digital Skills Academy During London Tech Week
The academy is a demonstration that Google does not fear Brexit
Microsoft UK CEO Says Passion Just As Important As Digital Skills
Gender gap in the tech sector is still an issue, but it's not all about skills
iPads In Schools Can Improve Children’s Literacy & Numeracy Skills
Tablets found to offer many benefits in skill development among young children
Cyber Security Will Generate £60m In Salaries In Northern Ireland
Time for cyber security specialists to move to the Emerald Isle
The Future Is Girl-Led Startups; Are You Joining Us?
Anne-Marie Imafidon, founder of the Stemettes, champions the need for more women spearheading startups
Scotland Eyes ‘Digital World’ With 150,000 Jobs Boost
Scottish government launches new digital strategy and reveals plans to boost number of digital jobs
Cross Channel: Government Tech Plans, A Changing Channel And Fortinet’s MSSP Programme
All the news from the world of the IT channel, including the UK government's tech plans and digital transformation takes hold
Amazon To Boost Digital Skills By Funding Alexa AI Use In Universities
Google is also looking at nurturing digital skills with Coursera partnership
UK Digital Strategy: Tech Sector Reacts To Government’s Plans To Target AI And Stem Digital Skills Gap
TECH VIEW: The government has released its new digital strategy, but what does the tech sector think?
UK Government Outlines Strategy To Combat Digital Skills Gap Fears
UK government will work with businesses and charities in new Digital Skills Partnership
Raspberry Pi In Education: Raising The Stakes At Bett 2017
IN DEPTH: The Raspberry Pi Foundation has strengthened its ties with education sector as it continues its coding mission
Bett 2017: UK Government Pledges Support For EdTech Sector
Innovation praised at edtech expo Bett 2017 as UK government promises to support the growing education technology sector
Government’s Industrial Strategy: Tech Sector Reacts To Theresa May’s Plan
TECH VIEW: Theresa May has laid out the government's industrial strategy, but what does the tech industry think?
Enterprises Need To Consider The Human Cost Of Blanket Digital Transformation
OPINION: The speed of change could leave thousands out of work and without the right skills
UK Tech Industry Pressures Government Over Brexit Impact
An open letter to Prime Minister Theresa May raises concerns around the impact leaving the EU will have on the UK's tech industry
BBC’s Micro Bit Computer Takes Aim At Worldwide Market
The BBC is taking its Micro Bit computer beyond British shores