Skills shortage stories - Page 30
Role of IT continues to evolve, SolarWinds report captures tech pro sentiments
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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Almost half of tech professionals are proud of what they do and 44% love their work, according to a survey by SolarWinds.
COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in upskilling, study shows
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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pluralsight
COVID-19 and remote work have highlighted skills gaps and the need for upskilling, according to Pluralsight's new report.
NZ's digital skills shortage reaches crisis point: How to attract and retain talent during tough times
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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randstad
The relationship between employers and employees has become more nuanced and driven by a desire for a healthy lifestyle beyond work.
Using Open source Software (OSS) is critical for cloud transformations
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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hybrid cloud
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open source
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opinion
Here are reasons why the future of the cloud should be incorporating open source — and it starts with helping to address the current skills shortage.
The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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it professionals
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opinion
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skills shortage
Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.
Blue Prism partners with Coursera to close digital skills gap
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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rpa
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
Blue Prism partners with Coursera to address digital skills gap and provide training opportunities for future leaders.
Pluralsight acquires A Cloud Guru in bid to close cloud skills gap
Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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pluralsight
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m&a
Pluralsight completes acquisition of A Cloud Guru to address the cloud skills gap, offering a comprehensive cloud skill development solution.
Accenture acquires CS Technology, builds out cloud first offering
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
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accenture
Accenture has acquired technology management consulting firm CS Technology to expand its cloud first infrastructure engineering capabilities.
Pluralsight to acquire A Cloud Guru, looks to meet market demand for cloud skills
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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e-learning
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pluralsight
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m&a
Pluralsight agrees to acquire cloud skills development platform A Cloud Guru, aiming to meet growing demand for cloud skill development.
Budget 2021: Govt backs digital skills training for small & medium businesses
Fri, 21st May 2021
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investment
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skills shortage
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new zealand government
Budget 2021 allocates $44m over 2 years to support New Zealand's Digital Boost program for small and medium businesses.
Fortinet looks to reduces cyber skills gap with Training Advancement Agenda
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet expands its Training Advancement Agenda programme to address the cyber skills gap and connect individuals to employers.
NZ businesses must urgently address IT skills mismatch
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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accenture
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skills shortage
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employment
New Zealand's business community must bear some responsibility for the skills mismatch and make changes to attract graduates, retain and upskill staff.
CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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f-secure
There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.
NZ's tech sector in great need of digital apprenticeships
Tue, 9th Feb 2021
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nztech
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internships
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skills shortage
New Zealand's technology sector is in great need for more digital apprenticeships and internships, according to a new survey.
Businesses struggling to maximise cloud value, report shows
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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cloud services
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accenture
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skills shortage
Only 37% of companies are achieving the full value of their cloud investments, according to a report from Accenture.
NZ tech sector 'seriously restricted' by skills mismatch
Mon, 1st Feb 2021
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nztech
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skills shortage
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employment
New Zealand's tech sector is struggling to find skilled staff, hindering the country's economy, according to a survey by NZTech.
New Zealand at serious risk of ruining digital future
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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nztech
New Zealand's digital future is at serious risk due to a skills mismatch, impacting education, businesses, and the economy, warns a new survey.
Why you should become Azure certified - and how to do it for less
Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Did you know an Azure Certification can help you lead digital transformation in your organisation? But's not the only reason to become Azure certified...
One in four Kiwis looking to upskill to boost employability
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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recruitment
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skills shortage
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employment
One in four New Zealanders plan to upskill in the next 6-12 months, driven by career changes and the fear of unemployment, says Finder.
Q&A: SnapLogic CTO makes the case for investment in machine learning
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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ai
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ml
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skills shortage
SnapLogic CTO Brad Drysdale discusses the challenges and solutions to implementing machine learning in organisations.