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Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019

Data Analytics

Why Australian employees are unafraid of automation

Australian workers are embracing automation rather than fearing it, with 88% having automated tasks and 81% ready to reskill, finds a Blue Prism report.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

Opinion

How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS

Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.

By Chris Huggett • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019

ISACA

New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment

Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019

eLearning

How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap

Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019

Data Privacy

Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

Digital Transformation

Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation

Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019

AI Security

Cylance launches virtual CISO

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019

Data Analytics

SAS gives glimpse into analytics industry in 2019

Analytics software vendor SAS predicts the sectors where analytics opportunities will grow, plus the challenges and changes ahead this year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019

Malware

Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Productivity

Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment

A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019

NZTech

The critical role of technology in NZ's future

School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

eLearning

Vocational education needs change

Employers and trainees could benefit if planned reforms cut duplication, but the civil construction sector warns skills shortages may worsen if rollout falters.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Apr 2019

Education, Learning & Training

IBM to roll out P-TECH training programme in NZ schools

IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2019

Robotics

Digital revolution: up to 46% of jobs at risk

Millions of Australians could be forced to retrain by 2030, as McKinsey warns automation may reshape work and widen inequality.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019

Unified Communications

Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ

DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019

Public Sector

New Infrastructure Commission endorsed by Infrastructure NZ

It should reduce underinvestment, congestion and water problems by giving New Zealand’s infrastructure planning and procurement a more independent voice.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019