Skills shortage stories - Page 23

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.

Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

ACS urges swift, risk-based AI regulation alongside skill-building to boost trust, innovation and address critical digital capability gaps in Australia.

EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.

Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

AI use in cloud security rises as 79% of firms adopt it to combat skills shortages and protect expanding cloud environments, says Prowler report.

Most ANZ firms are still piloting generative AI, facing data, skills and trust hurdles before full enterprise adoption takes hold.

New Zealand leads Asia-Pacific in energy transition investment, with 77% of firms committing over 10% of capital to renewables, yet faces a skills shortage.

AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.

Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.

monday.com unveils AI features monday magic, vibe, and sidekick, empowering non-technical Aussie workers to automate tasks and boost productivity easily.

Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.

Australia is being urged to unify cyber defences and tighten policy as state-backed hackers and cyber crime intensify across key sectors.

A survey reveals 90% of IT leaders worry about AI adoption risks, especially security, despite its growing use in billion-dollar firms globally.

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.

Agentic AI is boosting productivity and innovation across Australia, helping firms tackle skills shortages and accelerate development in multiple sectors.

Forrester forecasts global generative AI spending to soar from USD $2.3bn in 2023 to USD $13.8bn in 2024, urging firms to optimise escalating costs strategically.

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.