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AI: The bridge across the generational divide
Artificial Intelligence

AI: The bridge across the generational divide

The impending retirement of Australia's baby boomers is creating a knowledge crisis, but AI could help bridge the gap and retain millennial workers.

By Paul Broughton • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Cyber skills shortage approaching crisis – research
Cybersecurity

Cyber skills shortage approaching crisis – research

Over the next four years, the shortfall of qualified cyber security professionals is forecast to hit up to 30,000 unfilled positions across Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
IT talent gap fuelling tech investment decisions - report
Data Analytics

IT talent gap fuelling tech investment decisions - report

IT talent acquisition challenges are now heavily influencing technology investment decisions, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
Cybersecurity professional shortage less about numbers and more about expertise
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity professional shortage less about numbers and more about expertise

Australia is facing a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, with 16,600 additional workers needed by 2026, according to Trustwave.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
87% of all jobs needed by businesses require digital skills
Skills shortage

87% of all jobs needed by businesses require digital skills

Australia needs 250,000 new digital jobs by 2025 to meet the growing demand for digital skills, according to National Skills Week's chairman Brian Wexham.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022
Common challenges in the evolving digital world, and how to overcome them
Digital Transformation

Common challenges in the evolving digital world, and how to overcome them

Companies faced with the challenge of digital transformation are encountering issues such as talent shortages and technical debt.

By Mark Weaser • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2022
Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage
Identity and Access Management

Microsoft and AustCyber tackle cybersecurity skills shortage

Microsoft has partnered with AustCyber and other education and training providers to offer a credible alternative pathway to enter the cybersecurity industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022

Global Stories

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Generation Australia addresses skills shortage with new program
Data Analytics

Generation Australia addresses skills shortage with new program

Generation Australia launches Data Analyst Program to address skills shortage in business intelligence, offering free 13-week training.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
Growth in hyperscale data centres to increase shortage of IT workers
Hyperscale

Growth in hyperscale data centres to increase shortage of IT workers

New Zealand's tech worker capacity is set to come under increasing pressure as the number of hyperscale data centres grows.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
Exclusive: Bitdefender on ensuring cyber safety in today's threat landscape
Malware

Exclusive: Bitdefender on ensuring cyber safety in today's threat landscape

Bitdefender, the Romanian cybersecurity provider, aims to be a trusted expert as cybercrime grows and offers tailored security solutions.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022
In 2022 leaders need empathy to drive positive digital transformation
Network Infrastructure

In 2022 leaders need empathy to drive positive digital transformation

Australian and New Zealand businesses focus on technology but forget about supporting employees, leading to burnout, says Dell survey.

By Angela Fox • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2022
Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Rollerdrome (PC)

The game's visuals take the cel-shaded design style up a notch, looking more like comic book pages than an animated cartoon.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
The Sydney Business School extends its SAS collaboration
Data Analytics

The Sydney Business School extends its SAS collaboration

University of Wollongong extends collaboration with SAS to meet demand for skilled business analytics professionals.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
Why it is imperative to keep up with technology advancements
Digital Transformation

Why it is imperative to keep up with technology advancements

Digital transformations can be complex, but like doctors, IT professionals must stay updated and well-informed to succeed.

By Phillip Zada • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2022
Diversity, inclusion essential to fill IT industry skills gap
Health Technologies

Diversity, inclusion essential to fill IT industry skills gap

Companies say that recruiters have to search harder and wider for talent, unlocking untapped potential to fill the skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Schneider Electric launches education platform to address data center talent shortage
EduTech

Schneider Electric launches education platform to address data center talent shortage

Schneider Electric has announced a series of updates to its vendor-agnostic and CPD-accredited digital education platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

AWS re/Start graduates to help fill the skills gap in Aotearoa
Hyperscale

AWS re/Start graduates to help fill the skills gap in Aotearoa

Amazon Web Services has recently celebrated the graduation of newly certified tech professionals from the AWS re/Start course in Aotearoa.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2022