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SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB
Fintech

SMBs in regions showing steady growth – MYOB

44% of operators in Waikato and the Bay of Plenty saw their revenue improve in the last 12 months, with similar levels of growth seen in Southland.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage
ATEED

LookSee expanding beyond Wgtn to address NZ tech talent shortage

WREDA is in discussion with economic development agencies in Christchurch and Auckland in relation to expanding the talent attraction programme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up
Recruitment

Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up

Respondents listed developing new skills (42%) and achieving better work-life balance (36%) as the top two reasons why they are most likely to switch.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017

Global Stories

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Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space
Quantum Computing

Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space

Craig Davies, head of AustCyber, discusses goals and challenges of growing Australian cyber security industry.

By Robin Block • 9 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out
Quantum Computing

Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out

Penten's Matthew Wilson speaks about advances in cyber deception and the growing importance of protecting information from hacks.

By Robin Block • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies
Malware

Asian SMEs lagging behind in data breach disclosure policies

Asia Pacific's SMEs also worry about the cost of implementing cybersecurity technologies, believing that other business areas need funding more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
ISACA to lead cybersecurity training program in Malaysia
Education, Learning & Training

ISACA to lead cybersecurity training program in Malaysia

Malaysia's Digital Economic Corporation (MDEC) will be working with global technology association ISACA to roll out security training programs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security
BAE Systems

BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security

BT taps Rajiv Shah as new Cyber Security chief for Australasia, bolstering its gov't sector defence against cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech
EduTech

Degree no longer mandatory with tech opportunities - NZTech

New Zealand could see a 204% increase in GDP by matching Finland's education outcomes, says NZTech CEO Graeme Muller.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Survey shows global skills shortage threatening development of IoT
Digital Transformation

Survey shows global skills shortage threatening development of IoT

The world has a significant Internet of Things (IoT) skills shortage with 76 percent of organisations reporting needing additional expert staff.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?
Robotics

Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?

The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.

By Graeme Pyper • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Fujitsu's digital transformation pact shows skill gaps in the AU workplace
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu's digital transformation pact shows skill gaps in the AU workplace

Customer expectations and organizational attitudes are the driving forces behind digital transformation, says Fujitsu report.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal
Cybersecurity

Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal

Western Sydney University Online will offer Australia's first undergraduate course that will look at the psychological & technical sides of cybercrime.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage
Breach Prevention

Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage

Cybersecurity is being undermined by the ongoing skills shortage and Australia will need at least 11,000 new security employees to keep up.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'
Risk & Compliance

CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency has signed an MoU with tech association ISACA to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and workforce.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students
Education, Learning & Training

Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students

Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017