Jon Lang stories
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Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training
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Lumify Group, Australasia’s ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.
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Lumify Learn addresses the digital skills shortage
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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it training
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skills gap
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lumify
Lumify Group launches its new training provider, Lumify Learn, to positively impact Australasia's growing digital skills shortage.
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Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ
Fri, 28th Apr 2023
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The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine have published the prestigious annual list of Best Places to Work, which this year includes Lumify Group.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - The latest update from Lumify
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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Jon Lang, who is the CEO of Lumify Group, joins us today to tell us more about Lumify Group and what they do for their customers.
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Microsoft partners with Lumify for new Academy program
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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it training
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datacentre infrastructure
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apm
Microsoft has partnered with Lumify to deliver the latest cohort of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA).
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Lumify Group appoints new General Manager for NZ operations
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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it training
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auldhouse
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nz
Lumify Group appoints Andrew Smith as General Manager for New Zealand branch, responsible for overseeing Lumify Work NZ and day-to-day operations.
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DDLS rebrands to Lumify Group, uniting all its training companies
Thu, 15th Dec 2022
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it training
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auldhouse
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skills gap
Australasia's largest ICT training provider has rebranded, uniting all its training companies under one umbrella.
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DDLS Group buys digital skills training provider for $19.1M
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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it training
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microsoft
DDLS Group has completed the A$19.1m acquisition of Nexacu, expanding its portfolio of business units and digital skills training capabilities.
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Training & certification: It's time for leaders to loosen the purse strings
Tue, 10th May 2022
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it training
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certification
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leadership
Here we explore reasons that companies can benefit from investing in staff training and certification as well as ways to persuade leadership teams to invest.
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Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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careers
You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.
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The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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skills gap
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certification
IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.
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How to make a difference to Australia's digital skill shortage
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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software development
Australia's reduction in migration has created a shortage of skills in the economy, and the impact has been particularly severe on the technology industry.
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DDLS and AIICT team up to boost digital skills in Victoria
Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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victorian government
DDLS and AIICT partner to provide training courses as part of Victoria's Digital Jobs program, addressing the demand for digital skills.
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DDLS expands into NZ with $17m acquisition of Auldhouse
Mon, 6th Sep 2021
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it training
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auldhouse
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m&a
Australia's largest ICT training provider has acquired its New Zealand counterpart in a deal with $17 million.
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The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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it professionals
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skills gap
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lumify
Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.
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A comprehensive guide to project management
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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apm
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software development
Statistics show that lacking clear goals is the most common cause of project failures in business, underscoring the vital need for project management skills.
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ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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ict
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gartner
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.
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DDLS launches new online learning platform to support changing business needs
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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it training
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devops
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e-learning
DDLS has launched a new online learning platform, DDLS Plus, to help organisations upskill staff in high-demand areas.
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Latest DDLS certification equips IT professionals with in-demand security skills
Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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software development
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certification
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development
DDLS introduces CSSLP certification to equip IT professionals with the skills to incorporate security practices into software development.
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Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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edutech
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comptia
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digital education
CompTIA is offering free online training in information communications technology to people in Australia and New Zealand.