Skills shortage stories
School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.
IBM teams up for NZ's education initiative, boosting tech skills and jobs for Auckland teens at Aorere & Manurewa HS.
DevOps and HR professionals are among the top skill shortages in New Zealand for the first half of 2019, according to Hays.
micro-credentials have been successful worldwide thanks to partnerships between tertiary institutions and industry.
The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.
Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.
A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.
Australian workers are embracing automation rather than fearing it, with 88% having automated tasks and 81% ready to reskill, finds a Blue Prism report.
Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.
Nearly 2/3s of organisations say the tech skills gap is already impacting IT audits. A new study identifies the top five skills auditors seek.
Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.
The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.
Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.
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.
Analytics software vendor SAS predicts the sectors where analytics opportunities will grow, plus the challenges and changes ahead this year.
One Identity and Secureworks executives Alex Tilley and Serkan Cetin have released what they see coming for cybersecurity in 2019.
New Nutanix research has shown that Australian enterprises are struggling to retain AI talent. Also, they love the cloud, but not the price tag.
Few universities teach indirect or channel marketing, which is posing challenges for employers that want to expand channel services.
The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.
The company will open three Innovation Hubs and create new skilled jobs for graduates and professionals by 2020.