CFOtech Australia - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
Australia

Skills shortage Stories - Page 102

Australian Stories

Skills shortage stories

AU firms fight digital skills gap in the age of work evolution
Deloitte

AU firms fight digital skills gap in the age of work evolution

A recent survey from Deloitte and RMIT Online showed that out of 600 Australian businesses, 88% say it's difficult to find skilled employees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020

New laws mandate robust data breach reporting, yet underreporting persists. A 2019 survey highlights suppressed cybercrime disclosures, risking unpreparedness.

By Maninder Singh • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Recruitment

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
UTS & Institute of Data announce scholarship program
Data Science

UTS & Institute of Data announce scholarship program

But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
Pluralsight offers 7,000+ online tech courses free for April
eLearning

Pluralsight offers 7,000+ online tech courses free for April

Pluralsight is offering over 7,000 online tech courses for free during April to encourage upskilling amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Nutanix & Udacity launch hybrid cloud nanodegree program
Private Cloud

Nutanix & Udacity launch hybrid cloud nanodegree program

Nutanix and Udacity announce a nanodegree to boost IT professionals' hybrid cloud skills, offering 5000 scholarships for key modern cloud infrastructure topics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise
Software Development

Australia's IT & software sector job market on the rise

Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Lack of skills holding back digital transformation
DataCentre infrastructure

Lack of skills holding back digital transformation

Lack of people skills is the main obstacle to digital transformation, with 80% of businesses experiencing difficulties, finds new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Health Technologies

CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide

The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Is APAC losing the digital transformation race?
Digital Transformation

Is APAC losing the digital transformation race?

The Asia Pacific region is lagging when it comes to digital transformation efforts, according to a new report from EY.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
The secret to DevOps success? It's in the people
Unified Communications

The secret to DevOps success? It's in the people

DevOps success hinges on human transformation, says the DevOps Institute's latest report, stressing the importance of upskilling and key human skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business
Robotics

Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business

AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare
Digital Transformation

Construction industry post-lockdown – what you can do now to prepare

One-third of construction jobs are at risk as firms brace for insolvencies and shift training and services online to survive the lockdown.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2020
A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times
Disaster Recovery

A 10-point infrastructure-led recovery plan for extraordinary times

Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
HCL Technologies to conduct Fonterra's major tech overhaul
Digital Transformation

HCL Technologies to conduct Fonterra's major tech overhaul

HCL Technologies has signed a deal with New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra to modernise and manage Fonterra's entire technology infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020
Crypto

New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020

Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020
Perfect timing for new engineering apprenticeship model
Education, Learning & Training

Perfect timing for new engineering apprenticeship model

The programme could help ease New Zealand’s engineering skills shortage as students earn while studying for a first-of-its-kind degree apprenticeship.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020