Skills shortage stories - Page 35
Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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gaming
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devops
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cloud security
With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
Wed, 30th May 2018
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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construction
With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.
Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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edutech
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encryption
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wireless networks
Staff from Victoria University of Wellington's School of Engineering and Computer Science are currently in Samoa to spread cybersecurity awareness.
What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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hcm
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ai
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oracle
Mastering AI is akin to mastering golf: start by getting involved, understand the basics, and then refine the subtle nuances for maximum benefit.
Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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isaca
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skillsoft
If you're not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it's certainly a 'buyers' market' with a yawning skills gap.
Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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casb
New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
Cybersecurity – be prepared for alert fatigue and understand the context
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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risk & compliance
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opinion
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skills shortage
With cyber threats on the rise, organisations are grappling with alert fatigue. Combatting breaches like Equifax and Uber's requires context and smarter tools.
Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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socs
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network monitoring
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skills shortage
Only 15% of employees say they have no plans to switch jobs this year; 14% plan to look for a new role and 70% are open to new opportunities.
FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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it automation
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skillsoft
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it careers
International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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skills shortage
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university of waikato
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aura information security
The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.
The insiders' tips to recruiting top cloud expertise
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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cloud services
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skills shortage
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rackspace
For those new to cloud, training is about building a shared capability for the business, not just one skilled person.
Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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skillsoft
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it careers
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skills shortage
Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.
What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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opinion
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skills shortage
By developing an online portal that enables self-service for council interactions, Horowhenua becomes a more desirable place for businesses.
IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it
Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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iot
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ai
A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.
Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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recruitment
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flexible work
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temp market
Desire for flexibility and varied work has given rise to the 'portfolio career': where professionals position themselves as freelancers.
New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.
Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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manufacturing
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software development
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apps
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.
Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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solarwinds
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it managers
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workforce technology
IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.
Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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cisco
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financing
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smb
An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.