Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 13
ASX 100 company directors ill-equipped for cyber attacks
Wed, 4th May 2022
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A UNSW Institute for Cyber study has demonstrated a significant skills gap around cyber security awareness and resilience among ASX 100 company directors.
AWS granted OIO consent for billion dollar NZ Region project
Mon, 2nd May 2022
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AWS gains approval for billion-dollar Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region project, set to create 1,000 jobs and boost local cloud computing services.
Cybersecurity skills shortage causing headaches for industry
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.
Zoho Corp launches new e-learning tool, TrainerCentral
Fri, 22nd Apr 2022
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edutech
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e-learning
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online courses
Zoho launches TrainerCentral, a new business division aimed at filling the gap in the e-learning market and helping trainers create online courses.
Raring to return: could ICT professionals who’ve been out of the workforce help solve the talent shortage?
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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ict
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skills gap
Supporting rusty but willing workers to brush up on their skills can be a win-win, says Class Ltd chief technology officer, Alexis Rouch.
How to cope with ANZ’s coming cybersecurity talent shortage
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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cloud security
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application security
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soc
Australia’s recent budget ushers in the nation’s ‘biggest ever’ cybersecurity spend and, likely also, massive demand for cybersecurity jobs.
HCL brings TechBee IT education programme to New Zealand
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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edutech
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iam
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learning
HCL is bringing its TechBee early career programme to NZ in an effort to help close the country's IT skill gap.
Secure Code Warrior survey highlights attitudes towards coding security
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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it training
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software development
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cloud services
According to a new survey from Secure Code Warrior, only 29% of developers believe that writing vulnerability-free code should be prioritised.
Gartner anticipates $117.2 billion 2022 Australian IT spend
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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iaas
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it spending
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inflation
Gartner has projected a total Australian IT spend of AU$117.2 billion in 2022 in its latest forecast, increasing by 13.1% from 2021.
Blockchain Diploma a breakthrough for TAFE
Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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it training
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blockchain
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workforce management
TAFE Queensland has been approved with JobTrainer funding for Australia's first Diploma of Applied Blockchain.
Skillsoft adds new capability to immersive learning platform
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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uc
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learning
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voip
The capability enables organisations to determine their learners’ proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.
Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.
ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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quantum computing
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jobs
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careers
Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.
AWS reports NZ's urgent need for digital skills training
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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it training
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hyperscale
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public cloud
One million more New Zealand workers will require digital skills training for their jobs in the next year, according to new research.
Salesforce to train 400 Kiwis with Mission Ready and TupuToa
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce commits to training 400 New Zealanders in Salesforce skills to address the country's digital skills crisis.
Job ad levels remain at record levels, applications falling
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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healthtech
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seek
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recruitment
January and February were record months for job ads on seek.co.nz, yet candidates are hesitant to hit the apply button.
Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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software development
You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.
IWD 2022: MYOB launches DevelopHer programme in New Zealand
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
In time for International Women's Day, MYOB has launched their highly sought-after DevelopHer programme for the first time in New Zealand.
IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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dei
Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.
ADAPT reveals top CIO priorities during ongoing skills shortage
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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skills gap
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adapt
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upskilling
Australia is experiencing a shift in focus as the skills shortage forces CIOs to prioritise talent acquisition and retention over technology initiatives.