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One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA

Fri, 10th May 2019
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A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.
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Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist

Fri, 10th May 2019
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The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.
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'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses

Wed, 1st May 2019
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Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.
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Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.
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The critical role of technology in NZ's future

Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.
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IBM to roll out P-TECH training programme in NZ schools

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.
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Why there's a high demand for IT professionals in NZ

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.
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How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS

Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.
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New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.
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How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap

Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.
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Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.
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Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation

Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.
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Cylance launches virtual CISO

Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
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Cylance has launched a virtual CISO service to give a helping hand to enterprises that need stronger security resources but may lack a real-life CISO.
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SAS gives glimpse into analytics industry in 2019

Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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Analytics software vendor SAS predicts the sectors where analytics opportunities will grow, plus the challenges and changes ahead this year.
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Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019

Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.
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Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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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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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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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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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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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.