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Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 23

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Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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innovation hub
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infosys
The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.
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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.
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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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the channel institute
Few universities teach indirect or channel marketing, which is posing challenges for employers that want to expand channel services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Three ways of addressing the IT ‘skills gap’ in New Zealand
Wed, 18th Jul 2018
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recruitment
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New Zealand faces an IT skills gap as graduates and immigrant visas fall short of demand. Three key strategies can help bridge this gap.
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Google's new Melbourne office a major boost for Victorian tech sector
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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google
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victorian government
Google's new Melbourne office, hosting over 100 employees, aims to bolster Victoria's tech sector by creating jobs and enhancing local talent development.
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What happens when data management becomes a basic skill?
Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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netapp
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data management
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Australians will need to add 'data management' to their list of skills if they want to stay competitive, says NetApp MD Glenn McPherson.
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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.
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Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages
Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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devops
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cloud security
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casb
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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edutech
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it 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.
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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.
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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.
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Kaspersky Lab partners with Singapore academic institutions on cybersecurity education
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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Kaspersky Lab will work with three Singapore academic institutions to support the development of cybersecurity education.
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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.
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Are you paying your IT employees fairly? A third feel overworked and underpaid
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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salaries
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robert half technology
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skills gap
IT workers may be feeling overworked and underpaid, but they may have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating higher salaries.
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Acronis & Yellow Ribbon Fund provide IT training to Singapore prison inmates
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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it training
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acronis
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skills gap
The YRF-Acronis IT Skills Programme, inmates will receive certified IT training and computer skills that will increase their chances of future.
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Could gamers be the best contenders for cybersecurity roles?
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
New research from McAfee reveals 78% of security pros see gamers as top candidates for cybersecurity roles, due to gaming's critical skills.