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Pega, AU Govt. and Canberra uni form dream team for tertiary students
EduTech

Pega, AU Govt. and Canberra uni form dream team for tertiary students

The Australian Government's IP Australia, the University of Canberra, and IT firm Pega launch a graduate program to boost skilled ICT graduates.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce
EduTech

Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce

93% of students and 78% of teachers agree that Gen Z would be better prepared for the future if they had a good understanding of technology.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Fujitsu's digital transformation pact shows skill gaps in the AU workplace
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu's digital transformation pact shows skill gaps in the AU workplace

Customer expectations and organizational attitudes are the driving forces behind digital transformation, says Fujitsu report.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal
Cybersecurity

Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal

Western Sydney University Online will offer Australia's first undergraduate course that will look at the psychological & technical sides of cybercrime.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage
Breach Prevention

Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage

Cybersecurity is being undermined by the ongoing skills shortage and Australia will need at least 11,000 new security employees to keep up.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Manufacturing

Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department
SolarWinds

Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department

IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.

By Leon Adato • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: Oracle on winning the cybersecurity war
Cloud Access Security Broker

Exclusive interview: Oracle on winning the cybersecurity war

Rohit Gupta, Oracle VP of cybersecurity talks about how automation is playing a key role in cybersecurity strategies.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage
Cloud Access Security Broker

In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap
Trend Micro

Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap

Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space
Quantum Computing

Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space

Craig Davies, head of AustCyber, discusses goals and challenges of growing Australian cyber security industry.

By Robin Block • 9 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out
Quantum Computing

Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out

Penten's Matthew Wilson speaks about advances in cyber deception and the growing importance of protecting information from hacks.

By Robin Block • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Malware

Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies

Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018
Cisco

Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018

An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.

By Bastiaan Toeset • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Huawei NZ upskills Kiwi students in ICT to tackle skills shortage
Software Development

Huawei NZ upskills Kiwi students in ICT to tackle skills shortage

10 students from three leading New Zealand universities have won places on a two-week ICT training course in China.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Fintech

SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB

44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017