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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

Stories from Other Regions

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage
Government

Qual IT launches new graduate program to combat growing IT skill shortage

Qual IT NZ has announced the launch of its new graduate program in a bid to combat the country's growing IT skills shortage.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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
Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study
Supply Chain

Tech, digital skills and access key to business resilience - 2degrees study

Digital skills, access, and technology are key ingredients for business resilience, according to a study by 2degrees.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd 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
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
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