Cross-skilling equips existing teams with the knowledge to flex across domains — strengthening agility, collaboration, and capacity instead of relying on new hires or siloed expertise. By broadening capabilities across related skill sets, agencies can move faster, solve problems more holistically, and build a workforce that's ready for whatever comes next.
While roughly two-thirds of organizations say their skills gaps have improved since last year, and 95% of executives say building a culture of learning around data and technology is a priority at their organization, the vast majority of IT and business professionals say it’s not enough.
To help chart the way forward when change is the only constant, we’ve gathered insights from Pluralsight’s community of 2,500+ expert authors and combined them with insights from 1,500 tech executives, IT practitioners, and business professionals to uncover the top tech trends, tools, and skills you need to know to get ahead in 2026.
Samsung’s tactical ecosystem combines rugged mobile devices, precise GPS, and ATAK compatibility to give agencies a unified operational picture across complex, multi‑agency missions.
This white paper focuses on the disconnect between accessibility requirements and day-to-day faculty practice in higher education. Based on insights from a national survey of more than 2,500 instructors, it highlights gaps in awareness, resources, and confidence that limit accessible course design, and outlines practical steps institutions can take to support faculty, meet ADA Title II requirements, and deliver more inclusive learning experiences.
Progress Kemp LoadMaster strengthens cybersecurity by integrating advanced security functions directly into the load‑balancing layer. Acting as a strategic control point, it enhances performance, enforces centralized policies, and proactively blocks malicious traffic across hybrid, cloud, and SaaS environments. Real‑world case studies highlight how LoadMaster delivers scalable, multi‑layered defenses to keep mission‑critical applications secure and resilient.
Anthology Enrollment Management combines AI-powered technology and professional enrollment coaching to nurture prospects and boost enrollment yield. Through strategic outreach, predictive modeling, and transparent performance tracking, institutions gain a partner focused on sustainable growth and ROI.
Faculty Workload Management helps institutions automate workload validation, pay calculation, and contract management for all faculty types. Integrated with HR and payroll systems, it streamlines administrative tasks, improves accuracy, and introduces new flexibility with load banking and term balancing features.
Anthology Illuminate unites data from across the campus in one enterprise-level platform for analytics and reporting. With preconfigured data sets, drag-and-drop visualization tools, and semantic data exploration, institutions can empower staff and leadership to make data-informed decisions that enhance student and institutional success.
Anthology One Stop is a responsive, AI-powered student services solution that improves retention by offering 24/7, multi-channel support. Built on AWS Connect, it reduces administrative burden, resolves millions of inquiries annually, and complements Anthology Student to deliver a seamless learner experience.
Anthology Performance Marketing helps higher education institutions attract and enroll new students through data-driven strategies and deep sector expertise. From market research and creative development to SEO, paid campaigns, and performance tracking, Anthology delivers full transparency and measurable results that drive enrollment growth.
Anthology Student combines a powerful student information system (SIS) with ERP functionality to connect every part of the student journey. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, it empowers learners, faculty, and administrators with automation, real-time data, and a flexible cloud platform designed for institutional success.
Anthology Milestone simplifies digital badging and micro-credentialing for higher education. Open Badge compliant and integrated with Anthology Blackboard, it helps institutions recognize learner achievements, increase engagement, and support career readiness through an intuitive, scalable platform.
Anthology Finance & HCM brings finance and human capital management together in one cloud-based ERP solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Designed for higher education, it simplifies budgeting, forecasting, and workforce management while integrating seamlessly with Anthology Student and Payroll for a complete ERP experience.
Anthology Ally enhances digital accessibility across LMS platforms and institutional websites. It automatically generates alternative formats, provides real-time feedback for content creators, and delivers comprehensive reporting to help institutions meet accessibility standards and create inclusive learning environments.