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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.
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Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

Wed, 30th May 2018
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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.
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Victoria University of Wellington takes cybersecurity message to Samoa

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Staff from Victoria University of Wellington's School of Engineering and Computer Science are currently in Samoa to spread cybersecurity awareness.
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What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Mastering AI is akin to mastering golf: start by getting involved, understand the basics, and then refine the subtle nuances for maximum benefit.
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Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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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.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.
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Cybersecurity – be prepared for alert fatigue and understand the context

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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With cyber threats on the rise, organisations are grappling with alert fatigue. Combatting breaches like Equifax and Uber's requires context and smarter tools.
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Open for opportunity: What's driving security pros to consider another job

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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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.
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FEATURE: Tech's female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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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.
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Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
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University of Waikato scores 'InfoSec milestone' as NZ's first (ISC)² training provider

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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(ISC)² certifies University of Waikato as first official New Zealand cybersecurity education training provider.
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The insiders' tips to recruiting top cloud expertise

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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For those new to cloud, training is about building a shared capability for the business, not just one skilled person.
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Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer

Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.
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What NZ's public sector can learn from the Horowhenua District Council

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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By developing an online portal that enables self-service for council interactions, Horowhenua becomes a more desirable place for businesses.
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IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it

Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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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.
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Recruitment expert's top tips for hiring the right talent for your organisation

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Desire for flexibility and varied work has given rise to the 'portfolio career': where professionals position themselves as freelancers.
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New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.
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Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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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.
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Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.
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Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.