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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Hyperscale

50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
SnapLogic reveals high demand for data skills in ANZ report
Data Analytics

SnapLogic reveals high demand for data skills in ANZ report

SnapLogic's report shows strong demand for data and analytics professionals in Australia and New Zealand, with AI's transformative impact and the crucial role of cybersecurity in data strategies taking centre stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Fortra unveils 2024 cybersecurity landscape report
Malware

Fortra unveils 2024 cybersecurity landscape report

Fortra's 2024 State of Cybersecurity Survey signals phishing, malware, and accidental data loss as imminent security threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2024
GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers
Physical Security

GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers

Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
EduTech

Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths

The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Hybrid & Remote Work

SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures
DevOps

Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures

As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024
Edge Computing

Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024

Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals
EduTech

Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals

IT professionals' mental health impacted by reduced cyber security budgets, Integrity360 survey shows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program
Security Information and Event Management

Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program

Stellar Cyber introduces a free global initiative to aid educational institutions in addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Atturra partners with MyCISO for stronger cybersecurity in Australia
Partner Programmes

Atturra partners with MyCISO for stronger cybersecurity in Australia

Technology provider Atturra's strategic alliance with MyCISO aims to enhance cybersecurity services in Australia's education and commercial sectors via a data-focused and scalable solution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Generative AI & other disruptive tech: Quanton's solution for NZ businesses
DevOps

Generative AI & other disruptive tech: Quanton's solution for NZ businesses

Quanton founder, Garry Green, identifies disruptive tech such as generative AI and automated machine learning as the key to New Zealand's economic challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups
Physical Security

AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups

The rapid adoption of AI in the UK may exacerbate job losses for women and disadvantaged groups, warns a new government report, urging immediate action to mitigate potential inequalities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Data Protection

UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector

43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
ACS unveils migration plan to tackle Australia's tech skill deficit
IT professionals

ACS unveils migration plan to tackle Australia's tech skill deficit

ACS's new Migration Strategy aims to address Australia's tech skill deficit, reconfiguring migration to boost prosperity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage
EduTech

ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage

ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023