Upskilling stories

Fortinet report says cyber shortages are now a business risk as most firms grapple with breaches, AI pressures and rising hiring costs.

AICPA and CIMA unveil global AI training for finance staff as firms seek to turn automation and generative tools into measurable gains.

Valeo will equip 100,000 staff with Gemini for Workspace as the automotive supplier deepens its Google Cloud partnership and expands agentic AI in engineering.

Infosys and Google Cloud widen partnership to package agentic AI tools for major industries, while training 100,000 staff on Gemini Enterprise.

Skillsoft data shows a sharp rise in AI learning and validation activity, with benchmark completions up 994% as employers seek proof of practical capability.

OpenAI's weekly user base has surged past 900 million as experts warn AI's economic impact is still hiding in official data.

Hogan Assessments warns that overuse of artificial intelligence in Irish offices could dull judgement and create a workforce of 'AI zombies'.

eSentire backs MTU cybersecurity student with bursary, paid Cork internship and training as industry grapples with a Europe-wide talent shortage.

Ireland's data and AI hiring market tightens as most professionals stay put, with firms planning bigger teams and stronger pay and development offers.

Adobe unveils Firefly AI Assistant to automate multi-step creative work across Photoshop and Premiere, as design roles shift.

SolarWinds research finds AI is pushing IT staff into more strategic oversight, as governance and trust become key to using new tools effectively.

EY embeds agentic AI into Canvas audit workflows worldwide, aiming to cut admin, sharpen risk checks and keep human judgement in the loop.

Tech bosses urge wider recruitment, earlier coding education and a rethink of what counts as technical excellence to open senior roles to women.

Skillsoft says CAISY simulation launches jumped 341% as workers embrace AI practice, signalling a wider shift towards learning in the flow of work.

EY deploys agentic AI across 160,000 audit engagements, backed by Microsoft, as it launches new assurance services and training.

CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.

AI agents prompt accounting firms to redesign bookkeeping and tax workflows as junior staff tasks are automated and human oversight stays central.

KPMG survey shows global leaders will keep AI investment high through recession fears, as governance and workforce change separate winners from the rest.

KPMG survey finds most executives will keep pouring money into artificial intelligence through a recession, with USD $186 million planned on average next year.

Data analysis and AI literacy emerge as the most sought-after skills as Caseware study finds many accountancy firms unprepared for AI retraining.