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The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy
Digital Transformation

The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy

In the coming decade, AI and automation will transform IT careers, prioritising green tech and driving professionals towards pivotal roles in business strategy.

By Tim Flower • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

By Julia Merten • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent

NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Five reasons why a career in cybersecurity is worth pursuing
Cybersecurity

Five reasons why a career in cybersecurity is worth pursuing

The demand for cybersecurity professionals has increased exponentially, and the trend is expected to continue as the world becomes more digital.

By Jason Whyte • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
Role of IT continues to evolve, SolarWinds report captures tech pro sentiments
EduTech

Role of IT continues to evolve, SolarWinds report captures tech pro sentiments

Almost half of tech professionals are proud of what they do and 44% love their work, according to a survey by SolarWinds.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Fortinet to train one million people globally - helping close the cybersecurity skills gap
Firewalls

Fortinet to train one million people globally - helping close the cybersecurity skills gap

Fortinet has pledged to train one million people to help close the cybersecurity skills gap following the recent White House summit.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Health Technologies

CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide

The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020

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Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap
Malware

Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap

Herzing College urges tech resellers to embrace vocational training to close critical AI, cybersecurity and cloud skills gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years
EduTech

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes
DevOps

Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills
Risk & Compliance

Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills

Nationwide has teamed up with CAPSLOCK to launch a new cybersecurity training programme aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity in IT careers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
EduTech

New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap

Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Information Communication & Technology

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report
Chief Financial Officer

Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report

One in three Aussie CFOs believe the finance function can support growth their organisation needs, BlackLine survey shows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020
Marketing Technologies

The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020

Australia's technology sector is thriving despite the recession, offering job seekers lucrative opportunities in four key IT roles.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2020
Autistic-majority IT services company celebrates Autistic Pride Day
Software Development

Autistic-majority IT services company celebrates Autistic Pride Day

those in technology consultant and IT service professional roles reported higher confidence, autonomy, and wellbeing.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020