Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 18
Lack in data skills creating greater challenges at work - report
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A new report reveals that 92% of employees believe they'd perform better with increased data literacy, while 89% face challenges due to a lack of data skills.
Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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it training
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.
Skills gap, lack of budget, and competing initiatives holding back innovation in ANZ enterprises - report
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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iot
Despite ANZ businesses showing the most confidence in their ability to innovate at a competitive rate, skills gaps continued to hold projects back.
Digital upskilling at the top of the training agenda
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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it training
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skills gap
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covid-19
Two thirds of employers say digital upskilling is at the top of their training agenda amid the COVID-19crisis, according to a new report.
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
NZ businesses need to invest in reskilling workers to be successful
Fri, 29th May 2020
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deloitte
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skills gap
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future of business
Deloitte urges New Zealand businesses to prioritise reskilling, with fewer than 5% confident in identifying future skills. Leaders must adapt to thrive.
Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning
Mon, 18th May 2020
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learning
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3d printing
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pluralsight
Employers and employees have fundamentally different perspectives on the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the workplace.
UTS & Institute of Data open virtual industry placement program
Tue, 12th May 2020
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cybersecurity
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data science
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skills gap
UTS and the Institute of Data have launched a virtual industry placement program to boost skills in cybersecurity and data science amidst rising demand.
Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce
Tue, 12th May 2020
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.
DXC Technology invests in staff enablement programme
Tue, 12th May 2020
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it training
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multi-cloud
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skills gap
Almost 10,000 DXC employees can train to become certified across multi-cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, Microsoft, and VMware.
Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Mon, 11th May 2020
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dei
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skills gap
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recruitment
Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.
UTS & Institute of Data announce scholarship program
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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data science
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cybersecurity
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skills gap
But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.
Westcon-Comstor connects partners to expertise with Bench
Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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westcon-comstor
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skills gap
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distributors
The new agreement gives Westcon exclusive distribution rights for the Bench platform, which allows partners to gain access to skilled contractors.
Pluralsight offers 7,000+ online tech courses free for April
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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software development
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e-learning
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skills gap
Pluralsight is offering over 7,000 online tech courses for free during April to encourage upskilling amid COVID-19 lockdowns.
Nutanix & Udacity launch hybrid cloud nanodegree program
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
Nutanix and Udacity announce a nanodegree to boost IT professionals’ hybrid cloud skills, offering 5000 scholarships for key modern cloud infrastructure topics.
Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise
Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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software development
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skills gap
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linkedin
Australia’s IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.
Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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3d printing
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konica minolta
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printing
As technology transforms Australia's workplace, future workers must master soft skills like critical thinking and adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven era.
Lack of skills holding back digital transformation
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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skills gap
Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.
CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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comptia
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it careers
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skills gap
The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.
Is APAC losing the digital transformation race?
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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ai
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skills gap
The Asia Pacific region is lagging when it comes to digital transformation efforts, according to a new report from EY.