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Training & certification: It's time for leaders to loosen the purse strings

Here we explore reasons that companies can benefit from investing in staff training and certification as well as ways to persuade leadership teams to invest.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022

Data Analytics

AWS granted OIO consent for billion dollar NZ Region project

AWS gains approval for billion-dollar Asia Pacific (Auckland) Region project, set to create 1,000 jobs and boost local cloud computing services.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2022

Firewalls

Cybersecurity skills shortage causing headaches for industry

The shortage has multiple challenges and repercussions for organisations, including the occurrence of security breaches and subsequently loss of money.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

EduTech

Zoho Corp launches new e-learning tool, TrainerCentral

Zoho launches TrainerCentral, a new business division aimed at filling the gap in the e-learning market and helping trainers create online courses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2022

DataCentre infrastructure

Raring to return: could ICT professionals who've been out of the workforce help solve the talent shortage?

Supporting rusty but willing workers to brush up on their skills can be a win-win, says Class Ltd chief technology officer, Alexis Rouch.

By Alexis Rouch • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022

Cloud Security

How to cope with ANZ's coming cybersecurity talent shortage

Australia's recent budget ushers in the nation's 'biggest ever' cybersecurity spend and, likely also, massive demand for cybersecurity jobs.

By Christopher Cochran • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022

EduTech

HCL brings TechBee IT education programme to New Zealand

HCL is bringing its TechBee early career programme to NZ in an effort to help close the country's IT skill gap.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022

Software Development

Secure Code Warrior survey highlights attitudes towards coding security

According to a new survey from Secure Code Warrior, only 29% of developers believe that writing vulnerability-free code should be prioritised.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022

Unified Communications

Skillsoft adds new capability to immersive learning platform

The capability enables organisations to determine their learners' proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022

EduTech

Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped

Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

EduTech

Salesforce to train 400 Kiwis with Mission Ready and TupuToa

Salesforce commits to training 400 New Zealanders in Salesforce skills to address the country's digital skills crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

Artificial Intelligence

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence

You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

EduTech

IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership

Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Cybersecurity

ASX 100 company directors ill-equipped for cyber attacks

A UNSW Institute for Cyber study has demonstrated a significant skills gap around cyber security awareness and resilience among ASX 100 company directors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022