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Kyndryl: AI success hinges on workforce readiness

Enterprise organizations investing in workforce readiness, role redesign, and change management are seeing stronger AI outcomes, according to Kyndryl research.

By Denise Dubie

Jul 1, 20264 mins

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CompTIA launches SecAI+ certification

The new certification is aimed at bolstering cybersecurity skills and addressing the spike in AI-driven security threats.

By Denise Dubie

Feb 17, 2026 4 mins

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IT bonuses reward network, security skills that can't be automated

Roles that require using judgment, taking risk ownership, and architectural thinking yield the highest bonuses, according to data from Foote Partners.

By Denise Dubie

Feb 13, 2026 9 mins

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Global tech layoffs surpass 244,000 in 2025

Economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates, and AI adoption have driven workforce reductions across tech companies worldwide, according to a RationalFX report.

By Denise Dubie

Jan 12, 2026 5 mins

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Cybersecurity skills matter more than headcount in an AI era: ISC2 study

The latest ISC2 workforce study reveals that skills gaps are increasing as cybersecurity professionals adopt AI tools and report critical staffing needs across organizations.

By Denise Dubie

Dec 10, 2025 7 mins

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CompTIA training targets workplace AI use

CompTIA aims to help employees develop competency in ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and other AI tools.

By Denise Dubie

Dec 4, 2025 3 mins

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AI certifications outpace non-certified AI skills in pay growth

Foote Partners research uncovers a pay divide emerging between certified and non-certified AI skills.

By Denise Dubie

Oct 20, 2025 4 mins

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Cisco launches dedicated wireless certification track

The new track introduces CCNP and CCIE Wireless certifications, with updated exams focused on Wi-Fi 6/7, Meraki, and advanced wireless design.

By Denise Dubie

Aug 27, 2025 3 mins

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CompTIA unveils AI prompting certification

AI Prompting Essentials promises to teach professionals practical AI skills that can be applied across job functions.

By Denise Dubie

Aug 20, 2025 2 mins

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Survey: AI, cyber threats, distributed workforces challenge IT teams most

IT teams don’t feel well-prepared to take on core challenges such as AI, cybersecurity, and hybrid workforces, according to SolarWinds' 2025 IT Trends Report.

By Denise Dubie

Jul 29, 2025 5 mins

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IT leaders rethink talent strategies to cope with AI skills crunch

Hiring, upskilling, contracting, and retaining: CIOs are quickly devising multivalent talent strategies to make good on AI despite a staggeringly competitive AI talent market.

By Mary K. Pratt

Jul 22, 2025 1 min

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