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Artificial IntelligenceCan Upskilling Be the Solution to AI Job Disruption?
Artificial intelligence (AI) lives and breathes automation and breeds yet more automation and — while a technical marvel — may well be the beginning of the end for many jobs. In the same way that the Industrial Age both created and destroyed centuries-old methods of working — reading about the...
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Upskilling
What is Upskilling? Upskilling is a proactive approach to professional development that involves learning new skills for current and future roles within an organization. The goal of upskilling is to minimize skills gaps. A skills gap is the difference between the knowledge and capabilities someone has – and what they...
By: Margaret Rouse | Technology Specialist -
Career PathsEmployment Trends 2024: Embracing Upskilling in an AI-Driven World
In 2023, the global tech sector confronted a significant paradox. On the one hand, tech layoffs increased by 50%, with over 240,000 jobs and counting lost worldwide. Ironically, this occurred even as major companies heavily invested in artificial intelligence (AI), leading to a complex scenario of technological advancement and job insecurity....
By: Neil C. Hughes | Senior Technology Writer -
IT Certifications6 Best AI Courses in India in 2024: Sign Up Today
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on the rise, and so are the various AI courses that aim to teach you the basics and applications of this emerging technology. Learning about AI can help you upskill, whether you're in tech, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, or even creative fields like media and content creation....
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Career PathsIT Job Growth & Decline in 2024: What the Data Says
It's National Coding Week — a time to celebrate the power of coding and digital skills in today's world. As technology continues to shape every industry, coding is no longer just for programmers or software developers, but arguably a core skill for many careers. But regardless of skills, the IT...
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Human Resource ManagementThe Best Workforce Management Software 2024
Managing a team can be a challenge, but the best workforce management software makes it easier by handling payroll, tracking attendance, ensuring labor compliance, and even boosting employee engagement and productivity. With so many options out there, though, finding the right fit for your business can be tough. That's why...
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AMD Chips Have Had a Security Flaw for Decades
AMD processors have had a decades-long security vulnerability, nicknamed Sinkclose, that could leave infected PCs virtually unfixable. IOActive security researchers Enrique Nissim and Krzysztof Okupski have outlined the flaw to Wired ahead of the Defcon hacking conference. The technique exploits a TClose feature that maintains system management memory compatibility with older...
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Apple TV+ Ads in the UK: What It Means for Your Streaming Experience
If you use Apple TV+ in the UK, your experience will likely be marred by ads. Whether the cost benefits translate to users is a different affair altogether. Apple, usually the archetype for premium experiences across devices, is likely pulling a cheapskate move. The company's top brass was recently reported...
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Personal Tech5 Best Tech Gifts for Kids From Conscious E-parents
Kids use electronic devices on a daily basis. There are downsides to that, but upsides too, as gadget makers keep coming up with e-toys that trigger brain cells and engage children in thought-provoking forms of play. For all the worries about smartphone addiction (and parents should worry), there's a small...
By: Mark De Wolf | Technology Journalist -
CybersecurityCybersecurity Skills Crisis 2024: Is Your Organization at Risk?
The cybersecurity job market has seen significant growth, especially in the number of unfilled roles. Cyber leaders such as Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Security Officers (CSOs), and other security-focused leaders, along with business leaders, are finding a lack of resources and skills is the biggest obstacle —but the...
By: Maria Webb | Tech Journalist
