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Skills shortage stories

Skillsoft adds new capability to immersive learning platform

The capability enables organisations to determine their learners' proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022

EduTech

Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped

Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

EduTech

Salesforce to train 400 Kiwis with Mission Ready and TupuToa

Salesforce commits to training 400 New Zealanders in Salesforce skills to address the country's digital skills crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

Artificial Intelligence

Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence

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.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022

EduTech

IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership

Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Fintech

Experian report finds data quality linked heavily to business success

The Global Data Management Report by Experian found that 75% of businesses that improved data quality in 2021 also exceeded their business objectives.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Cloud Services

How incident responders fight infotech fires

Incident responders need a wide range of technical and business skills to effectively tackle cyber threats and protect organisations.

By Katie Teitler • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022

Hybrid & Remote Work

The perennial quest for data talent and how to find it

Australia is facing a shortage of talent, particularly in the technology sector and data management, hindering economic growth and competitiveness.

By Frankie Steel • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022

Software-as-a-Service

Big data projects, cloud migrations, and digital transformation: why it doesn't need to be so hard

Despite the pandemic, cloud adoption for big data projects still lags behind, with hesitancy and technical challenges hindering progress.

By James Campbell • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022

Robotics

Tata Consultancy Services and DeakinCo. tackle Australia's skills gap with new programs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Deakin University to develop corporate learning programs in emerging technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Blockchain

Blockchain Diploma a breakthrough for TAFE

TAFE Queensland has been approved with JobTrainer funding for Australia's first Diploma of Applied Blockchain.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022

Quantum Computing

ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022

Hyperscale

AWS reports NZ's urgent need for digital skills training

One million more New Zealand workers will require digital skills training for their jobs in the next year, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2022

Health Technologies

Job ad levels remain at record levels, applications falling

January and February were record months for job ads on seek.co.nz, yet candidates are hesitant to hit the apply button.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022

Fintech

IWD 2022: MYOB launches DevelopHer programme in New Zealand

In time for International Women's Day, MYOB has launched their highly sought-after DevelopHer programme for the first time in New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Skills shortage

ADAPT reveals top CIO priorities during ongoing skills shortage

Australia is experiencing a shift in focus as the skills shortage forces CIOs to prioritise talent acquisition and retention over technology initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022