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'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics
eLearning

'Competency is the new currency': Skillsoft survey reveals most popular digital learning topics

Skillsoft's 2021 Annual Learning Report reveals a surge in learning and development, with a 55% rise in learners on its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Data Analytics

Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high

Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Global CFO Survey shows technology and skills are key in future proofing finance teams
Data Analytics

Global CFO Survey shows technology and skills are key in future proofing finance teams

Launched in 2015, the CFO Indicator Survey provides insights into the challenges, opportunities and priorities for CFOs worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Hybrid & Remote Work

The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022

IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Australia's DESE's adopts Qlik data analytics in digital transformation
Data Analytics

Australia's DESE's adopts Qlik data analytics in digital transformation

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment in Australia is using Qlik's analytics platform to improve data insights and decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Cybersecurity automation: differing priorities show need for better C-Suite awareness of benefits
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity automation: differing priorities show need for better C-Suite awareness of benefits

2022 will be the year of automation, as IT professionals consider career alternatives and cybersecurity automation becomes crucial.

By Céline Gajnik • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Pure Storage's six essential technology trends to watch in 2022
Storage

Pure Storage's six essential technology trends to watch in 2022

While COVID-19 marked 2020 and 2021, 2022 is set to be a year of recovery with organisations settling into new ways of working.

By Mark Jobbins • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Artificial Intelligence

New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022

AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
The state of the SOC: skills shortages, automation and gaining context remain a challenge for SOCs
Security Operations Centres

The state of the SOC: skills shortages, automation and gaining context remain a challenge for SOCs

The security operations centre (SOC) has been on the front line facing the pandemic-induced escalation of cybersecurity threats in the past eighteen months.

By Anthony Stitt • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jan 2022
Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage
EduTech

Whitireia and WelTec preparing graduates to fill ICT skills shortage

New Zealand faces significant ICT skills shortage, but Whitireia and WelTec are preparing graduates for employment in the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022
Malware

4 out of 5 organisations to significantly increase cybersecurity budgets in 2022

Four in five organizations are increasing cybersecurity budgets for 2022, with half citing the cyber skills gap as a significant challenge.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform
Human Capital Management

Globalization Partners launches global recruitment platform

The platform will leverage the company's recruitment partner network in an effort to provide organisations with a global talent pool.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss
Digital Transformation

NZ tech sector has what it takes to attract international investment - industry boss

Tech sector aims to attract international investors as large tech sector investors explore opportunities in New Zealand.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer
Hyperscale

Advantage hires new senior cyber security engineer

Advantage has employed the services of Dr Bryce Antony in response to the increasing demand for cybersecurity mitigation strategies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Why AI's breakthrough use case for enterprise is to aid API development
DevOps

Why AI's breakthrough use case for enterprise is to aid API development

APIs already power most of our favourite web-based applications, and will only become more important into the future.

By Vikas Vijendra • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector
Software Development

Specialist border exemptions 'drop in the ocean' for NZ's tech sector

NZTech has released a statement applauding the Government response to the critical digital skills shortage, but acknowledges that it may not be enough.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Gaming

University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports

In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
eLearning

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021