Skills shortage stories - Page 34
Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.
The critical role of technology in NZ's future
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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nztech
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industrial
School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.
IBM to roll out P-TECH training programme in NZ schools
Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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education, learning & training
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ibm
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skills shortage
IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.
Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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uc
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devops
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hcm
DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.
How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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opinion
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skills shortage
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sungard
Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.
New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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isaca
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skills shortage
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it audit
Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.
How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap
Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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e-learning
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skillsoft
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skills shortage
Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.
Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.
Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.
Cylance launches virtual CISO
Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
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ai security
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ai
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cylance
Cylance has launched a virtual CISO service to give a helping hand to enterprises that need stronger security resources but may lack a real-life CISO.
SAS gives glimpse into analytics industry in 2019
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Analytics software vendor SAS predicts the sectors where analytics opportunities will grow, plus the challenges and changes ahead this year.
Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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biometrics
One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.
Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage
Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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iam
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cybersecurity
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cisco
micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.
Time for channel professionals to get serious about their career credentials
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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online courses
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skills shortage
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the channel institute
Few universities teach indirect or channel marketing, which is posing challenges for employers that want to expand channel services.
Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
The IT industry as a whole is facing a shortage of skilled workers and the data center segment is no exception, with no quick fix available.
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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blockchain
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data privacy
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ai
Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.
Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage
Tue, 14th Aug 2018
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edutech
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ai
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ibm
With a cybersecurity skills gap of 1.8 million professionals looming, companies like IBM are turning to AI to bolster defences and create new collar jobs.
Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
CIOs predict rise in cyber threats but lack cybersecurity experts to deal with the deluge, says Gartner survey.
Three ways of addressing the IT 'skills gap' in New Zealand
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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recruitment
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skillsoft
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opinion
New Zealand faces an IT skills gap as graduates and immigrant visas fall short of demand. Three key strategies can help bridge this gap.
Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX
Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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mfa
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iam
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passwordless
The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.