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True diversity and inclusion can solve Australia's tech talent shortage - Halcyon Knights
Skills shortage

True diversity and inclusion can solve Australia's tech talent shortage - Halcyon Knights

Australian tech industry faces a shortage of 200k skilled workers, warns Halcyon Knights; diversity and inclusion policies need reevaluation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
TechnologyOne launches STEAM Lab pilot launch in Queensland
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne launches STEAM Lab pilot launch in Queensland

TechnologyOne has launched a pioneering STEAM Lab pilot at Morayfield State High School in Queensland, inspiring students with tech-based experiential learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

Global Stories

Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation
Hyperscale

Deloitte and AWS build advanced portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation

Deloitte and AWS have developed a competition portal for Tech Girls Movement Foundation to enhance STEM participation among girls in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
Ditch the certificate, it's all about practical skills in the world of data
Data Analytics

Ditch the certificate, it's all about practical skills in the world of data

A major survey by Qlik reveals practical skills trump degrees in data science, highlighting vast career opportunities for data-literate individuals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together
Social Media

Gen Z will look elsewhere if tech companies don't get their act together

Tech companies risk missing out on hiring top Generation Z talent if they don't adapt their recruitment strategies, according to Mesmet.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty
Internet of Things

Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Sphero buys littleBits to create new ways of inspiring kids in STEM
EduTech

Sphero buys littleBits to create new ways of inspiring kids in STEM

Sphero will purchase littleBits in order to further the companies' common mission: to inspire the creators and inventors of tomorrow.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches
Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab will reuse its rockets for future launches

Rocket Lab aims to reuse its Electron rockets for every mission, starting with an ocean recovery operation next year, boosting launch frequency.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2019
Hands-on Review: Makeblock Motionblock
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Makeblock Motionblock

Makeblock's new Motionblock robot kit offers an engaging, hands-on introduction to STEAM for kids and adults, despite a few minor drawbacks.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Motorola Solutions Penang celebrates 45 years of innovation
Supply Chain

Motorola Solutions Penang celebrates 45 years of innovation

Motorola Solutions celebrates 45 years in Penang, honouring Malaysia's skilled engineers and their contributions to global tech innovation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage
Accenture

Why education is the primary solution to Australia's IT skills shortage

Australia is at risk of falling behind in the global technology race unless companies can secure top IT talent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?
Unified Communications

Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair
EduTech

Young Kiwi scientist competes at Google Science Fair

At this time of year there are plenty of foggy patches around the country – but what if it was possible to turn that fog into drinkable water?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Trade Me

Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019

Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Trade Me

Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids

The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Fintech

Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity

Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
This Feilding school has just won an international robotics award (again!)
Robotics

This Feilding school has just won an international robotics award (again!)

Feilding's Manchester Street School celebrates victory in the VEX Robotics Challenge for the third consecutive year. #STEM #robotics.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2019