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Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs
DevOps

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs

In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.

By Ashok Mysore • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report
Chief Financial Officer

Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report

One in three Aussie CFOs believe the finance function can support growth their organisation needs, BlackLine survey shows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Why Australia must fill the technology skills gap to remain competitive
Storage

Why Australia must fill the technology skills gap to remain competitive

As more organisations accelerate digital transformation, the technology skills gap continues to widen — impacting Australia's ability to compete globally.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Malware

4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022

Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform
Human Capital Management

Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform

The platform will leverage the company's recruitment partner network in an effort to provide organisations with a global talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu addresses massive skills shortages with Global Strategic Partner Academy program

Fujitsu launches Global Strategic Partner Academy to address critical skills shortages in the global IT industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand
Partner Programmes

Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand

Specialist consulting firm Barhead has teamed up with Microsoft to meet the growing demand for consultants versed in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud
EduTech

Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud

Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
DevOps

Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021

Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021
Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support
EduTech

Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support

Digital skills development support for higher education faculties in Australia and New Zealand is lacking, according to research by D2L.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel
eCommerce

Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel

eCommerce will be essential for organisations in the near future, with 86% of marketing leaders agreeing on its importance, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Gaming

University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports

In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers
Software Development

Govt to ease border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers

New Zealand eases border restrictions for 600 skilled tech workers to support sector growth, says Digital Economy Minister.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study
Supply Chain

Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study

Digital skills, access, and technology are key ingredients for business resilience, according to a study by 2degrees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021