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McAfee: Channel opportunities in cybersecurity-as-a-service

Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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As organisations face a rise in cyber threats yet struggle with manpower, McAfee highlights the booming demand and potential in cybersecurity-as-a-service.
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Looking to land your dream job? Build your soft skills, says Hays

Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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According to Hays latest Salary Guide, soft skills could be the differentiator between a successful or failed job search.
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Increasing talent shortage in ANZ cybersecurity market

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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As cybersecurity threats grow, ANZ faces a critical talent shortage, with 61% finding it difficult to recruit skilled professionals, Hays reports.
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NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech

Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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New Zealand's education sector needs to face up to automation and the way it will affect people's jobs in years to come – and it needs to move quickly to do so.
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Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage

Fri, 31st May 2019
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Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.
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Why ANZ organisations are seeing a decline in digital transformation - IDC

Wed, 29th May 2019
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Over 70% of ANZ organisations are investing in technology for innovation and workspace modernisation, but struggle to attract and retain talent.
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Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.
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One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA

Fri, 10th May 2019
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A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.
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Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist

Fri, 10th May 2019
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The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.
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'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses

Wed, 1st May 2019
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Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.
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Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.
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The critical role of technology in NZ's future

Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.
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IBM to roll out P-TECH training programme in NZ schools

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.
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Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.
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How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.
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New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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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.
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How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap

Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.
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Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.
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Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation

Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.
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Cylance launches virtual CISO

Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
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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.