Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 22
ICT peak body’s policy focus pre-budget
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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government
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australian federal budget
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australian government
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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e-learning
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skillsoft
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skills gap
Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.
Top risk facing organisations? Why, it’s an IT talent famine
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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it training
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data privacy
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skills gap
The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner’s latest report.
Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.
Cylance launches virtual CISO
Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
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ai security
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ai
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cylance
Cylance has launched a virtual CISO service to give a helping hand to enterprises that need stronger security resources but may lack a real-life CISO.
SAS gives glimpse into analytics industry in 2019
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Analytics software vendor SAS predicts the sectors where analytics opportunities will grow, plus the challenges and changes ahead this year.
Two top execs’ predictions for cybersecurity in 2019
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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biometrics
One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.
Skill retention and cloud cost real concerns, research shows
Fri, 28th Dec 2018
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converged infrastructure
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blockchain
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ai
New Nutanix research has shown that Australian enterprises are struggling to retain AI talent. Also, they love the cloud, but not the price tag.
Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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skills gap
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innovation hub
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infosys
The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.
Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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cisco
micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.
Time for channel professionals to get serious about their career credentials
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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online courses
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skills gap
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the channel institute
Few universities teach indirect or channel marketing, which is posing challenges for employers that want to expand channel services.
Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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blockchain
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data privacy
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ai
Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.
Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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edutech
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ai
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ibm
With a cybersecurity skills gap of 1.8 million professionals looming, companies like IBM are turning to AI to bolster defences and create new collar jobs.
Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
CIOs predict rise in cyber threats but lack cybersecurity experts to deal with the deluge, says Gartner survey.
Three ways of addressing the IT ‘skills gap’ in New Zealand
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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recruitment
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skillsoft
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skills gap
New Zealand faces an IT skills gap as graduates and immigrant visas fall short of demand. Three key strategies can help bridge this gap.
Google's new Melbourne office a major boost for Victorian tech sector
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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google
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skills gap
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victorian government
Google's new Melbourne office, hosting over 100 employees, aims to bolster Victoria's tech sector by creating jobs and enhancing local talent development.
What happens when data management becomes a basic skill?
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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netapp
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data management
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skills gap
Australians will need to add 'data management' to their list of skills if they want to stay competitive, says NetApp MD Glenn McPherson.
Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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mfa
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iam
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passwordless
The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.
Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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devops
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cloud security
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casb
With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.