Global Stories

Australia needs 35,000 skilled IT experts to fuel DX initiatives

Australia is crying out for at least 35,000 skilled IT experts who will be desperately needed to serve organisations large and small this year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

Cybersecurity

One-third of ANZ business looking to hire security-specific skills - CompTIA

A range of skills is needed to secure modern infrastructure, respond to incoming threats, and ensure proper operations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019

Data Analytics

Global Advanced Analytics talent pool will double by 2020, but bottlenecks will persist

The global supply of analytics experts will double from 500,000 people in 2018 to an estimated one million in 2020.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019

Data Analytics

'Data driven' is nothing more than a slogan for many businesses

Many companies tout being 'data driven', yet a new Splunk report reveals that 55% of their data remains 'dark,' unused and unanalysed.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019

Firewalls

Fortinet's bid to close the cyber skills gap

A comprehensive training and education strategy must include strategic partnerships within government, academia and NGOs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2019

Data Analytics

Why Australian employees are unafraid of automation

Australian workers are embracing automation rather than fearing it, with 88% having automated tasks and 81% ready to reskill, finds a Blue Prism report.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019

Opinion

How businesses should handle cybersecurity skill shortage - Sungard AS

Resilient businesses have a laser focus on cybersecurity, all too aware of the negative impact a breach can have.

By Chris Huggett • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019

ISACA

New digital world causing concern for IT auditor recruitment

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.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019

eLearning

How Skillsoft aims to address growing IT skills gap

Skillsoft launches Skillsoft Aspire, a series of digital learning journeys to help boost proficiency in critical technology roles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019

Data Privacy

Top risk facing organisations? Why, it's an IT talent famine

The IT industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage, now the top risk for organisations, up from third place, per Gartner's latest report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jan 2019

Digital Transformation

Human assets the key to a successful digital transformation

Successful digital transformation hinges on leveraging human assets; companies must invest in employees' skills to adapt and thrive in an evolving landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2019

AI Security

Cylance launches virtual CISO

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019