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Kiwi Stories

Skills shortage stories

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme
eCommerce

40,000 NZ small businesses reap rewards of Digital Boost programme

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)'s Digital Boost programme has now attracted more than 40,000 New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud
EduTech

Skills shortage in data centre sector drives move to the cloud

Data center operators in the Asia Pacific region will increasingly migrate to the cloud due to a shortage of skilled workers impacting capacity building.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
DevOps

Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021

Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021
Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support
EduTech

Digital transformation in ANZ hindered by lack of skills support

Digital skills development support for higher education faculties in Australia and New Zealand is lacking, according to research by D2L.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel
eCommerce

Gartner: eCommerce will soon be the most important sales channel

eCommerce will be essential for organisations in the near future, with 86% of marketing leaders agreeing on its importance, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill
Human Capital Management

COVID-19 has led to a surge in employees looking to change jobs or upskill

People turn to robots for career support after feeling lonely and disconnected during the pandemic, says Oracle study.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Skills and materials shortages causing delays, increasing costs for data centres
Hyperscale

Skills and materials shortages causing delays, increasing costs for data centres

The challenge for the industry is how to deliver investment against a backdrop of rising material and labour costs as well as a critical decarbonisation agenda.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
Rackspace highlights top security challenges of today's organisations
Malware

Rackspace highlights top security challenges of today's organisations

Half of global IT leaders lack confidence in their ability to respond to cyber threats, according to a survey by Rackspace Technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Pluralsight extends Skills offerings for cybersecurity, IT ops and development
Cybersecurity

Pluralsight extends Skills offerings for cybersecurity, IT ops and development

Pluralsight expands its Skills platform with new hands-on learning experiences for tech professionals and a Certification Prep Center.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021
Workday announces new Skills Foundation solution
Human Capital Management

Workday announces new Skills Foundation solution

Over 1,000 organizations are now using Workday's Skills Cloud for skills-based people strategies, with a new packaged solution to aid adoption.

By Workday • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
Genesys looks to humanise customer experiences with latest release
Customer Relationship Management

Genesys looks to humanise customer experiences with latest release

Genesys launches eLearning program BeyondCX to help contact centre staff improve empathy skills and deliver personalised experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Oct 2021
The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies
Cybersecurity

The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 14 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
AVEVA launches cloud-based learning solution for industrial workforce
eLearning

AVEVA launches cloud-based learning solution for industrial workforce

AVEVA launches cloud-based Unified Learning solution to upskill industrial workforce and improve learning experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs
DevOps

Building a robust digital talent model by upskilling, reskilling and hiring for hybrid jobs

In the wake of declining international students and a shortage of locals taking up tech-related qualifications, Australia is facing an industry talent drought.

By Ashok Mysore • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report
Chief Financial Officer

Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report

One in three Aussie CFOs believe the finance function can support growth their organisation needs, BlackLine survey shows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Why Australia must fill the technology skills gap to remain competitive
Storage

Why Australia must fill the technology skills gap to remain competitive

As more organisations accelerate digital transformation, the technology skills gap continues to widen — impacting Australia's ability to compete globally.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
How to make a difference to Australia's digital skill shortage
DevOps

How to make a difference to Australia's digital skill shortage

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.

By Jon Lang • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021