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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
INE Networking Expertise Essential as Enterprises Struggle with AI Infrastructure
Cary, NC, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INE, a global provider of IT training for networking, cybersecurity, and cloud professionals, today highlighted how its established network security training and Cisco training programs directly address the critical skills gap facing enterprises as they upgrade network infrastructure to support artificial intelligence workloads. This statement comes as new research reveals significant readiness challenges across enterprise networks. "The convergence of AI and networking represents one of the most significant shifts we've seen in enterprise IT," said Brian McGahan, 4x CCIE and Director of Networking Content at INE. "What many organizations don't realize is that successful AI implementations depend fundamentally on solid networking foundations. The protocols, architectures, and automation skills that we've been teaching for years are exactly what enterprises need to support AI workloads effectively." A recent survey by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) of 269 North American IT professionals found: Only 49% of respondents believe their data center networks are ready for AI traffic 48% believe their wide area networks are fully prepared for AI traffic. 74% of surveyed organizations have at least some AI applications in production. The EMA study reveals that the top business challenges to networking for AI are: Security risk (39%) Budget issues (34%) Difficulties with keeping up the pace of AI innovation (33%) Addressing the Skills Crisis The skills shortage presents a dual challenge for IT leaders: attracting new talent while upskilling existing teams. Industry analysts project a significant shortage of AI-skilled workers, with McKinsey & Co. projecting that demand will outpace supply by two-to-four times through at least 2027. Meanwhile, 53% of organizations report skills gaps in managing specialized computing infrastructure, creating pressure on training budgets and employee retention strategies. For IT decision-makers, this translates to direct business impact. The EMA study found that the top business concerns around AI networking include security risk (39%), budget constraints (34%), and difficulties keeping pace with rapid technology evolution (33%). Organizations struggling with these challenges face delayed AI implementations, increased security vulnerabilities, and competitive disadvantage. According to Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research for network infrastructure and operations at EMA, "Networks will make or break enterprise investments in AI technology. IT organizations are well-aware of this fact. However, preparing networks for AI will be expensive and complex." Centers of Excellence Drive Strategic Alignment A growing number of companies are establishing AI centers of excellence to lead strategy across technical teams and business units. These organizations recognize that successful AI implementation requires coordination between networking, security, application development, and business stakeholders. "Centers of excellence represent a best practice approach to AI adoption," McGahan explained. "However, these teams are only as effective as the technical expertise they can draw upon. Having networking professionals who understand both traditional enterprise requirements and AI-specific needs is essential for these initiatives to succeed." McGahan points out that AI workloads behave fundamentally differently from traditional enterprise applications. They require east-west bandwidth for model training, ultra-low latency for inference operations, and sophisticated traffic management for distributed AI workloads. 'Many networking professionals haven't encountered these requirements before,' McGahan says. Strategic Workforce Development Over Technology Chasing The research reveals a critical insight for IT leaders: organizations that hired networking experts with deep technical foundations reported more success than those focused solely on AI-specific training. This finding validates a cost-effective approach to workforce development that builds lasting capabilities rather than chasing technology trends. "IT training budgets are under pressure, and leaders need strategies that deliver sustained value," McGahan explained. "Investing in foundational networking expertise creates teams that can adapt to any technological shift – whether it's today's AI requirements, tomorrow's quantum networking, or technologies we haven't even imagined yet. Our IT training programs build the analytical thinking and technical depth that make professionals valuable across their entire careers." INE is developing targeted training programs to address these specific challenges, building on its established leadership in advanced networking education, including: AI Infrastructure Networking: Covering specialized protocols like RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) and NVMe over Fabrics High-Speed Ethernet Technologies: Training on 800 GbE implementations and optimization Network Automation for AI: Programming and orchestration skills for dynamic AI workload management Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Critical for the flexibility required in AI environments "We're seeing a growing demand for training in areas like InfiniBand, GPU interconnects, and AI-optimized network fabrics," McGahan noted. "Our hands-on lab platform allows networking professionals to gain practical experience with technologies they'll encounter in production AI environments. For IT leaders, this isn't just about training – it's about risk management." Industry-Leading Expertise INE's approach leverages the expertise of world-class instructors, including McGahan, who achieved CCIE Lifetime Emeritus status in 2022 after earning four CCIE certifications. The company has trained tens of thousands of networking professionals globally and maintains partnerships with leading technology vendors. "We're not just teaching theoretical concepts," McGahan emphasized. "Our training programs provide hands-on experience with the actual technologies enterprises are implementing. Students work with real equipment configurations and scenarios they'll encounter when supporting AI workloads in production environments." Competitive Advantage Through Technical Excellence The business case is clear: as AI becomes integral to competitive strategy, the organizations with the strongest networking foundations will capture market opportunities while others struggle with technical debt and implementation delays. INE's network certification training programs provide the technical depth that transforms AI investment risk into competitive advantage. About INE Security:INE Security is the award-winning premier provider of online networking and cybersecurity training and certification. Harnessing a powerful hands-on lab platform, cutting-edge technology, a global video distribution network, and world-class instructors, INE is the top training choice for Fortune 500 companies worldwide for cybersecurity training in business and for IT professionals looking to advance their careers. INE's suite of learning paths offers an incomparable depth of expertise across cybersecurity and is committed to delivering advanced technical training while also lowering the barriers worldwide for those looking to enter and excel in an IT Kathryn Brown INE kbrown@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Ya Biladi
6 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan immigrants rank second among new arrivals in Spain in 2025
Spain recorded a significant increase in its population during the first quarter of 2025, largely fueled by an influx of immigrants. Moroccan nationals ranked second among the top nationalities entering the country, according to data from the Continuous Population Statistics released by the National Statistics Institute (INE). As of April 1, 2025, Spain's population surpassed 49.1 million, a record high in the country's statistical history. During this period, 25,900 Moroccan nationals entered Spain, making them the second-largest group of new arrivals after Colombians (39,800), and ahead of Venezuelans (25,000). Other major incoming nationalities included Hondurans (18,300), Italians (18,100), as well as migrants from Peru, Venezuela, and Ukraine. At the same time, Morocco also topped the list of countries whose nationals left Spain, with 13,900 Moroccans departing between January and March, followed by Colombians (13,500) and Spaniards (10,300). This reflects active two-way migration within the Moroccan community. The Moroccan population remains the largest foreign community in Spain, with 1,092,892 residents, surpassing Colombians (856,616) and Venezuelans (599,769). In terms of regional population changes, Madrid saw the highest growth rate at 0.45%, followed by Valencia (0.37%) and Murcia (0.26%). In contrast, Ceuta, Extremadura, and the Balearic Islands recorded slight population declines. Immigration Offsets Declining Birth Rates On the social front, the number of households in Spain rose to 19,523,824, reflecting an increase of 26,698 households during the same period. The foreign resident population climbed to 6,947,711, marking a 1.39% increase, while the number of Spanish citizens declined by 19,498. Meanwhile, the number of people born abroad stood at 9,498,002, surpassing the foreign national population, due to ongoing naturalization processes. Despite overall population growth, the number of births in Spain dropped by more than 42,000, reflecting both declining birth rates and an aging population. In contrast, the number of births abroad increased by 118,030, underscoring the role of immigration as the primary driver of Spain's demographic growth. The data highlights how Spain is becoming increasingly diverse and dynamic, with foreigners playing a vital role in shaping the country's future. These figures are provisional and updated quarterly. They will be finalized following the release of the new census at the end of the year and integrated into Spain's annual continuous population statistics report.
Edinburgh Live
15-07-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
UK tourists in Majorca issued chilling 'warning' which 'cannot wait any longer'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info British holidaymakers have been hit with a stern warning as anti-tourist sentiment surges in the Balearic Islands, particularly affecting Majorca. The island has seen an upsurge in protests against tourism, with a stark message being broadcasted to UK visitors. In Majorca, the Arran Mallorca movement, part of the youth wing of the pro-Catalan independence Arran Jovent, has released a video that delivers a direct message: "With tourism, locals are losing out. Young people: get organised." Affiliated with a leftist Catalan independence party, the Arran movement is calling for action, stating: "It is no longer enough to just talk about limiting population while the Majorcan society continues to grow, it needs to decrease now and we cannot wait any longer." They also expressed their dissatisfaction with the commercialisation of their home, saying, "We are not proud that our island has been sold to Escarrer, Barcelo or Fluxa," referencing prominent hoteliers Gabriel Escarrer, Simón Pedro Barceló, and Miguel Fluxà. With mounting frustration, the group declared: "We are fed up and ready to face it! The political class is responsible for our misery. They have put economic interests above our lives and have given Majorca away to private capital. With tourism, local are losing out. Young people: get organised," reports Birmingham Live. On X, which has taken over from Twitter, Arran Mallorca captioned their campaign video with a decisive call to action: "We demand change, we demand decrease!" They added further criticism: "We young women are being pushed into poverty while hoteliers are making a fortune thanks to the political class. "We are fed up with our land being commercialised, while the working class is always the one who suffers the most." Spain, which holds the title of the world's second-most favoured tourist hotspot after France, has clocked a record-breaking 21.8 million international visitors last summer, eclipsing previous tallies and coinciding with widespread anti-tourism demonstrations. This spike represents a 7.3% uptick on 2023 figures, as reported by the national statistics body INE. In the peak month of July alone, Spain played host to an astonishing 10.9 million tourists, a number matched by August's influx, underlining the magnitude of tourism drawn by this Iberian nation, INE detailed.
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
British tourist visits supermarket in Tenerife and is baffled by prices
A British tourist currently in the Canary Islands has shared his amazement at the prices of food in local supermarkets - but locals soon told him the complicated reason why Many Brits are flocking to the Canary Islands as they crown it one of their favourite holiday destination as they drawn to the sun-drenched beaches and delectable cuisine. However, there is also another appealing parts to Brits about this popular tourist destination, which is the cost of things. When comparing the prices of many products and services in the Canary Islands with those in the UK, the difference is quite considerate. This is something one British holidaymaker just learned as he arrived in Tenerife to spend a few days in the summer sun. Known online as 'deebolar', he couldn't contain himself as he took to his TikTok to share his amazement at Spain's budget-friendly prices. "The UK is no longer making sense to me after I've seen these Tenerife prices," he exclaimed to his followers, gobsmacked by supermarket deals like 2-litre fizzy drinks for a mere 80 cents or an 8-litre container of water for just 1.50 euros. "The UK's not seeing me again," he confidently declared. Showing off his recent haul, he gave a glimpse into his shopping success and how much it had cost him. "For context, one euro is 85 pence. You're seeing one euro here for like 2+ litres of Fanta, Coke, or 7Up. I mean, it's off-brand, but who gives a toss, innit? It's like 70–80p," he said. He then continued: "8 litres of water, 2 litres of Fanta for the mixer. Look at the price: two euros thirty-nine cents. Everything on this table is pretty much £5–£6 at most." "I'm telling you, it's nuts," he concluded, clearly flabbergasted by the value for money. While holidaymakers might be stunned by the bargain prices in the Canary Islands, some Spanish TikTok users took to the comment section of the video to highlight the harsh reality behind the cost of living. "Try live on their wages and it's a cost of living crisis though.. If you can pattern a UK salary while living abroad, that's the way," one user commented. A second person remarked: "Cheap for you.. Unfortunately Spanish salaries are every day lower because we pay more taxes and prices are increasing.." Additionally, another comment read: "Come over and work, pay rent, electricity, food, taxes." These observations underline how housing costs, heightened by tourism, make life less affordable on the islands, particularly with modest wages. The UK boasts an average annual salary of £41,000 (around €47,500), while Spain sees a lower average of €28,049.94, as per 2023 INE figures. Notably, the Canary Islands' average salary is even less at €24,033 a year, surpassing only Extremadura as the region with Spain's lowest wages.
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Chile posts steepest monthly price drop since 2023 ahead of rate decision
July 8 (Reuters) - Chile's consumer prices posted in June their first monthly drop this year and the steepest since late 2023, data from statistics agency INE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations that the central bank may resume monetary easing later this month. Prices in the world's largest copper producer fell 0.4% in June from the previous month, a sharper drop than the 0.12% decline expected by economists in a Reuters poll. Six of the 13 sectors surveyed recorded price decreases in the month. "The price drops in the food and non-alcoholic beverages group, as well as in the apparel and footwear division, were notable," INE said in a statement. Annual inflation in the South American country hit 4.1%, INE added, slowing from the 4.4% registered in the previous month and closing in on the Chilean central bank's target range of 2% to 4%. The data "supports our view that policymakers will resume its easing cycle with a 25-basis-point cut, to 4.75%, later this month," Capital Economics' emerging markets economist Kimberley Sperrfechter said in a note to clients. Chile's central bank last month kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5% for a fourth consecutive meeting given above-target inflation and global uncertainties, but later said that a 25-basis-point cut had been considered.
