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Self-certification is putting the cart before the horse
Risk & Compliance

Self-certification is putting the cart before the horse

Homeowners and councils could be exposed if self-certification is rushed before builders get better training and oversight, an industry chief warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
Providing career qualifications for a specialist industry
Agricultural Technology

Providing career qualifications for a specialist industry

A new qualification could ease labour shortages in hydraulics and pneumatics by giving workers a recognised career path in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security
Physical Security

New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security

The New Zealand Network for Women in Security celebrates its 5th anniversary, championing diversity and support for women in New Zealand's security sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector
Zero Trust Security

AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector

The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms
Digital Transformation

NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms

New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI
Marketing Technologies

ServiceNow partners with NVIDIA, Siemens, & others on AI

ServiceNow has unveiled new partnerships with NVIDIA, Siemens, Pearson, and Snowflake to enhance AI capabilities and improve productivity across industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness
Cybersecurity

Aussie & Kiwi firms lag in post-quantum crypto readiness

A new survey reveals a worrying disconnect in Australia and New Zealand between awareness and readiness for post-quantum cryptography, despite rising concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders
Quantum Computing

UK Govt budget announcement draws mixed responses from tech leaders

The UK government's budget announcement has drawn mixed reactions from tech leaders, with concerns over a lack of investment in AI and quantum computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles

A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly
Productivity

Dissatisfied Aussie workers cause AUD $15.8bn loss yearly

A report by SafetyCulture reveals that dissatisfaction among Australian workers costs the economy AUD $15.8 billion annually in lost productivity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers
Large Language Models

AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers

Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.

By Yelena Galstian • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
EduTech

Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey
Unified Communications

AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey

A survey by Red Hat reveals 88% of UK IT managers prioritise AI adoption in cloud strategies, with 98% deeming cloud investment vital by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report
Edge Computing

UK faces significant IT skills shortage reveals new report

Hyve Managed Hosting's 2024 report reveals a severe skills shortage in the UK's IT sector, impacting 81% of businesses amid rapid technological advancement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey
Marketing Technologies

Australian cybersecurity roles increasingly stressful, says ISACA survey

Australian cybersecurity professionals face rising job stress amid increased threats and low budgets, with 53% anticipating a cyberattack within a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe's cybersecurity teams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Lack of funding & staff weakens Europe's cybersecurity teams

ISACA's survey shows European cybersecurity teams are underfunded and understaffed, with 52% citing inadequate budgets, 61% lacking staff.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024