Australian Stories

Perfect storm ahead: Cybersecurity skills gap becoming a 'chasm'

Cybersecurity skills shortage in Australia leaves companies vulnerable to data breaches, says ISACA. Breach costs average $3.46m. #cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Cybersecurity

New Cyber Security Hub to support AU businesses and government

Macquarie University and Optus Business have partnered to establish a Cyber Security Hub to protect organisations against cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016

Deloitte

Deloitte study reveals the ICT job crisis in Australia

In Australia there is a decreasing amount of skilled ICT professionals entering the workforce, just when demand is through the roof.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Health Technologies

CyberArk expands partner program in privileged account security push

CyberArk has ramped up its partner program in an effort to enhance its partners' privileged account security expertise and drive new business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017

Crowdfunding

Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding

Voice to Voice's lifeline dwindles with 9 days left in urgent $32k crowdfunding appeal to sustain youth upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Skills shortage

Japan cybersecurity skills shortage in a 'state of urgency' before 2020 Olympics

New cybersecurity center in Tokyo aims to address skills shortage in Japan ahead of 2020 Olympic Games. #cybersecurity #Tokyo2020.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017

Partner Programmes

SAP expands Indian partner ecosystem with new three-point strategy

SAP unveils a new three-point strategy to expand its Indian partner ecosystem, aiming to bolster digital transformation, upskill partners, and support SMBs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016

Wireless Networks

Exclusive: Hyper-niche markets offering shot in arm for resellers

A focus on niche markets doesn't mean small returns for resellers. Distributor Sektor tells how resellers can capitalise on some booming 'niche' plays.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016

eLearning

Businesses are recognising the power of upskilling

Online learning is quickly becoming the primary means of upskilling, providing measurable value to businesses and their tech pros.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2016

DevOps

Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth

Multidisciplinary skills in professionals are in demand as service vendors strive to stay competitive, according to a report by Technology Business Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016

Open source

Certifications key to filling IT jobs

As the demand for IT workers continues to grow, more and more employers are turning to certifications to help identify the right candidates.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

IT Department

How leading CIOs are addressing the digital skills gap

As analog revenues flatten and decline for many industries, businesses are shifting to a new source of growth: digital revenue from digital business.

By Peter Sondergaard • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015

Microsoft

The Digital Workplace Conference is in Auckland NEXT WEEK!

This is a unique opportunity to participate in unequalled learning. Meet like-minded people, make new connections, and build your support network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015

Cloud Access Security Broker

Intel Security launches Office 365 channel kit; new partner program

Intel Security had launched an Office 365 channel kit, to help resellers up-sell, while also providing dramatically faster protection for customers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Unitec

The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion

Award honours Desirè Truter's dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Cisco

How IT grads are shining brightly in Summer of Tech's world

Summer of Tech CEO, Ruth McDavitt, discusses the programme's success in bridging the gap between tertiary institutions and tech employers in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016

Partner Programmes

Commvault streamlines channel; NEXTGEN becomes sole NZ distributor

Commvault has chosen NEXTGEN to serve as a single distributor for its New Zealand market as the company shifts to a value over volume model.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016

Firewalls

The network security skills shortage: Lack of trained professionals is a welcome mat for cybercriminals

Ingram Micro's Fortinet training will help you build in-house network security expertise, upskill your team and retain key staff.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016

Absolute IT

New Zealand IT jobs: do you need a qualification?

Hands on experience trumps formal qualification when it comes to hiring new staff in the ICT sector, according to new information from Absolute IT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016

EduTech

Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom

Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech in classrooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015