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SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
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A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
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Dynatrace platform now available on Microsoft Azure Aus
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saas
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it professionals
Dynatrace has launched its platform on Microsoft Azure in Australia, allowing local customers to enhance cloud deployments with AI and analytics capabilities.
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Kaseya survey finds human behaviour a top cyber threat
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Kaseya's 2024 Cybersecurity Survey reveals human behaviour as the top concern for IT professionals, affecting 89% of respondents amid rising cyber threats.
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How to unlock efficiency dividends in digitally-minded Australian organisations
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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As Australian organisations seek greater efficiency, automation in IT infrastructure emerges as a vital strategy to boost productivity and reduce manual tasks.
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Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
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A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.
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Expel to create 50 remote cybersecurity jobs in Ireland
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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government
Expel plans to establish a fully remote workforce in Ireland, creating 50 cybersecurity jobs over the next three years, supported by IDA Ireland.
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UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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Hyve Managed Hosting's 2024 report reveals a severe skills shortage in the UK's IT sector, impacting 81% of businesses amid rapid technological advancement.
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Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.
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Research shows workplace AI use outpaces security measures
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mfa
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Ivanti's report reveals a disconnect as 81% of employees using Gen AI lack training, raising security concerns; only 13% of security pros prioritise user experience.
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UiPath report reveals 90% of automation pros adopting AI
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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it training
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it automation
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ai
UiPath report reveals 90% of automation professionals are adopting AI, driving productivity and boosting industry optimism, with 81% of organisations set to expand their automation teams.
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Business secretary supports remote work amid push for office return
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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cybersecurity
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amazon
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productivity
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds champions remote work for its productivity benefits, opposing big firms like Santander and Amazon.
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Generative AI sparks new cloud & edge security concerns
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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cloud security
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supply chain & logistics
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edge security
SUSE's Securing the Cloud report reveals growing security challenges with 70% of IT leaders facing cloud incidents whilst edge security worsens amid generative AI threats.
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HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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saas
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careers
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HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.
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SolarWinds named a leader in 2024 GigaOm Radar Reports
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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paas
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digital transformation
SolarWinds named a Leader in GigaOm's 2024 Radar Reports for Network and Cloud Observability, praised for full-stack visibility and scalability.
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Hexaware partners with upGrad to train employees in Gen AI
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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it training
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e-learning
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genai
Hexaware Technologies partners with upGrad Enterprise to train 100+ employees in generative AI, aiming to enhance its AI-first strategy and bolster workforce skills.
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IT professionals in Europe wary of AI misinformation risks
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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edutech
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it training
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data privacy
A survey by ISACA reveals that while European IT professionals see AI's potential benefits, significant concerns about detecting AI misinformation persist.
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Pure Storage report highlights shift to cloud-native platforms
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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storage
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it training
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open source
A new report by Pure Storage and Dimensional Research indicates a major shift towards cloud-native platforms, with 80% of IT pros planning new app builds in this realm.
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Protecting against the cost and impact of cyber crime
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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firewalls
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Australian companies face a rising tide of cybercrime, with 47% hit by attacks last year, costing an average of AUD $4.1 million in damages and disruptions.
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Vertiv celebrates partners & launches AI hub at Asia summit
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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hpc
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ai
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collaboration
Vertiv celebrated its partners and launched a new AI Hub, fostering innovation and collaboration, at its Asia Channel Summit in Cambodia.
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IT professionals urged to secure networks before summer holidays
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
As summer approaches, IT pros should follow Corey Nachreiner's advice to secure networks while on holiday. Key steps include shutting down unused devices, updating critical servers, and using multi-factor authentication.