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Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation

Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019
Cylance launches virtual CISO
AI Security

Cylance launches virtual CISO

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
SAS gives glimpse into analytics industry in 2019
Data Analytics

SAS gives glimpse into analytics industry in 2019

Analytics software vendor SAS predicts the sectors where analytics opportunities will grow, plus the challenges and changes ahead this year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019
Malware

Two top execs' predictions for cybersecurity in 2019

One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
Skill retention and cloud cost real concerns, research shows
Converged Infrastructure

Skill retention and cloud cost real concerns, research shows

New Nutanix research has shown that Australian enterprises are struggling to retain AI talent. Also, they love the cloud, but not the price tag.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Dec 2018
Time for channel professionals to get serious about their career credentials
Online courses

Time for channel professionals to get serious about their career credentials

Few universities teach indirect or channel marketing, which is posing challenges for employers that want to expand channel services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce
DataCentre infrastructure

Catch-22: Rapid data centre growth colliding with ageing workforce

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.

By Tony DeSpirito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults
Blockchain

Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults

Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage
EduTech

Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage

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.

By John Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018
Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house
Breach Prevention

Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house

CIOs predict rise in cyber threats but lack cybersecurity experts to deal with the deluge, says Gartner survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies
Skills shortage

Infosys aims to generate 1,200 IT jobs for Aussies

The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
Construction industry suffering a technology value gap
Data Analytics

Construction industry suffering a technology value gap

Most Kiwi builders are missing out on returns from new kit, as skills gaps and poor systems integration blunt tech gains.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Building the health and safety leaders of tomorrow
Education, Learning & Training

Building the health and safety leaders of tomorrow

Sixteen scholarship recipients will gain a nationally recognised qualification, boosting construction safety skills across New Zealand’s workforce.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Mental health cause for construction industry concern
Productivity

Mental health cause for construction industry concern

Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 30th Sep 2018
Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage
Identity and Access Management

Micro-credentials could be answer to NZ's cybersecurity skills shortage

micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Sep 2018
Forum celebrates Asian and Kiwi construction sector collaboration
Supply Chain

Forum celebrates Asian and Kiwi construction sector collaboration

Asian firms already add more than GBP £3.8 billion a year to New Zealand construction, as a new forum seeks smoother collaboration.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Building leaders with free health and safety training
Education, Learning & Training

Building leaders with free health and safety training

Free scholarships are open to workers from member and non-member firms, with five categories covering under-25s, Māori, Pasifika and women.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018
Three ways of addressing the IT 'skills gap' in New Zealand
Recruitment

Three ways of addressing the IT 'skills gap' in New Zealand

New Zealand faces an IT skills gap as graduates and immigrant visas fall short of demand. Three key strategies can help bridge this gap.

By Kath Greenhough • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018