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Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners
Bright Sparks

Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners

Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced
EduTech

Skills Bright Sparks finalists announced

Young Kiwis from all over the country are demonstrating a passion for environmental issues and a passion for keeping the planet safe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019

Global Stories

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Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives
HP

Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives

HP's new study reveals 80% of Australian creatives worry about staying relevant, while 92% feel the need to upskill to stay competitive globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Cybersecurity

Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I

Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Gaming

Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase

As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage
Connecting Up

Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage

A new report reveals that 64% of not-for-profits are dissatisfied with their tech use, citing a significant gap in digital skills and resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report
ISACA

Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report

Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT
Microsoft

Microsoft training program tackles under-representation in IT

Microsoft, RMIT, and Victoria's government partner to launch an IT traineeship for under-represented groups, offering certification and work experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Zendesk embarks on major APAC talent drive
DevOps

Zendesk embarks on major APAC talent drive

Zendesk, a provider of customer experience and engagement software, is expanding its footprint in Asia Pacific by expanding its Singapore office.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
Whitecliffe helping more women get into IT careers with flexible training hours
Software Development

Whitecliffe helping more women get into IT careers with flexible training hours

Whitecliffe's flexible training hours empower women like Brooklyn Smith to pursue IT careers without sacrificing family commitments, challenging industry norms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

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Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020

New laws mandate robust data breach reporting, yet underreporting persists. A 2019 survey highlights suppressed cybercrime disclosures, risking unpreparedness.

By Maninder Singh • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
2020 predictions: Security breaches, talent shortages and rapid RPA growth
Robotic Process Automation

2020 predictions: Security breaches, talent shortages and rapid RPA growth

Australian businesses face a transformative year ahead with large-scale RPA deployments, severe talent shortages, and a high-profile security breach.

By Keiran Mott • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap
Deloitte

New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is investing in Australia's workforce development to address the country's skills gap and boost growth opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Threat alerts in Australia on the rise but majority are fake - Cisco
Multi-cloud

Threat alerts in Australia on the rise but majority are fake - Cisco

Cyber threats in Australia are increasingly common, but most alerts are false, reveals Cisco's 2019 study. Data breaches cost Aussie firms over USD $1 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
Skillsoft

Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap

Cybersecurity is consistently rated as one of the most problematic skills shortage areas in the enterprise, Skillsoft says.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research
Digital Transformation

Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research

Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019
Singtel to invest $45m in upskilling employees
Education, Learning & Training

Singtel to invest $45m in upskilling employees

Singtel will support its 12,600 Singapore employees with the skills to be able to thrive in the digital economy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019