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NZ's first year for Diploma in Cyber Security a success
EduTech

NZ's first year for Diploma in Cyber Security a success

In response to the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity specialists, the Ara Institute of Canterbury established the Diploma in Cyber Security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022

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Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage
EduTech

Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage

Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
Dell Technologies reveals growth of Student TechCrew in ANZ
Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies reveals growth of Student TechCrew in ANZ

Dell Student TechCrew is an initiative designed to promote future career skills through Dell's technical certification program and hands-on experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Three out of four APAC youth want to work in green economy
Clean technologies

Three out of four APAC youth want to work in green economy

Accenture's latest research report finds 77% of APAC youth want a job in the green economy over the next decade.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
How to cope with ANZ's coming cybersecurity talent shortage
Cloud Security

How to cope with ANZ's coming cybersecurity talent shortage

Australia's recent budget ushers in the nation's 'biggest ever' cybersecurity spend and, likely also, massive demand for cybersecurity jobs.

By Christopher Cochran • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
IWD 2022: MetricSteam on female leadership and examples in tech
Careers

IWD 2022: MetricSteam on female leadership and examples in tech

Execute more workshops and create more mentoring programmes with women leaders who are already part of the organisation, as well as external sources too.

By Padmini Vundavalli • 7 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Snowflake on breaking the bias on women in tech
EduTech

IWD 2022: Snowflake on breaking the bias on women in tech

A journalist reveals her journey in the tech industry and discusses the need to break gender bias in the field. #BreakTheBias #WomenInTech.

By Ailie Patten • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech
AI Security

IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech

Tech industry must offer flexible working options & actively recruit female students to attract more women. Mentoring & support crucial for retention.

By Brearna Leopold • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM
Leadership

IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM

The IT industry needs to prioritize workplace diversity and flexibility to attract more women, says Soprano director Asha Potla.

By Asha Potla • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity
Careers

IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity

The IT industry is facing an ongoing problem. The gender balance that has been evident for many years remains entrenched, and a solution needs to be found.

By Jacqui Levings • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Security Centric Jill Taylor on breaking the bias
EduTech

IWD 2022: Security Centric Jill Taylor on breaking the bias

International Women's Day 2021 theme #BreakTheBias prompts examination of both internal and external biases towards women in IT and cybersecurity.

By Jill Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Secure Code Warrior talks women in STEM
Leadership

IWD 2022: Secure Code Warrior talks women in STEM

The role of government in attracting women to STEM, what IT companies can do, and advice for women interested in tech.

By Mona Nouh • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology
Leadership

IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology

IT Industry Must Act to Attract More Women, as Pay Gaps and Gender Imbalance Persist, says Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

By Emma Harvie • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IT issues resurface as 100,000 migrants eligible for fast-track residency
Marketing Technologies

IT issues resurface as 100,000 migrants eligible for fast-track residency

An estimated 100,000 migrants can apply for fast-tracked residence from today - though IT problems have stopped some being able to.

By Gill Bonnett • 8 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Adobe's Experience Cloud tools offer benefits for retailers
Data Analytics

Adobe's Experience Cloud tools offer benefits for retailers

Software company Adobe has announced the release of new features that will offer benefits to retailers, including enhanced personalisation.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022

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Honeywell launch third RAP in support of Reconciliation Australia
Human Capital Management

Honeywell launch third RAP in support of Reconciliation Australia

Honeywell launches its third Reconciliation Action Plan and second Innovate RAP to support Reconciliation Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Blockchain Diploma a breakthrough for TAFE
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