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Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 15

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The state of the SOC: skills shortages, automation and gaining context remain a challenge for SOCs
Mon, 10th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
The security operations centre (SOC) has been on the front line facing the pandemic-induced escalation of cybersecurity threats in the past eighteen months.
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Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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edutech
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software development
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weltec
New Zealand faces significant ICT skills shortage, but Whitireia and WelTec are preparing graduates for employment in the industry.
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Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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software development
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nztech
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NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.
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4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.
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University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.
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Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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hcm
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software
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recruitment
The platform will leverage the company’s recruitment partner network in an effort to provide organisations with a global talent pool.
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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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dei
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e-learning
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certification
Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.
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Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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fujitsu
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economics
Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.
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Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers
Mon, 13th Dec 2021
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software development
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government
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skills gap
New Zealand eases border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers to support sector growth, says Digital Economy Minister.
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Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.
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Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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government
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it industry
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qual it
Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.
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Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.
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Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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graduate
Specialist consulting firm Barhead has teamed up with Microsoft to meet the growing demand for consultants versed in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
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Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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it training
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devops
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apm
In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.
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Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud
Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.
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Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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cfo
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it careers
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blackline
One in three Aussie CFOs believe the finance function can support growth their organisation needs, BlackLine survey shows.
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Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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devops
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hcm
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apm
Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.
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Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Digital skills development support for higher education faculties in Australia and New Zealand is lacking, according to research by D2L.
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Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel
Fri, 5th Nov 2021
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ecommerce
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skills gap
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financial results
eCommerce will be essential for organisations in the near future, with 86% of marketing leaders agreeing on its importance, according to Gartner.
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Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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skills gap
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2degrees
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data resilience
Digital skills, access, and technology are key ingredients for business resilience, according to a study by 2degrees.