Skills shortage stories - Page 39
Fortinet looks to reduces cyber skills gap with Training Advancement Agenda
Mon, 26th Apr 2021
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network security
Fortinet expands its Training Advancement Agenda programme to address the cyber skills gap and connect individuals to employers.
Skill Finder wins $2.7m grant from Australian Government
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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digitisation
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Australian Government grants $2.7 million to Skill Finder, a digital micro-skills marketplace, to offer free training to workers affected by COVID-19.
CISOs, don't underestimate the importance of soft skills
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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f-secure
There is increasing importance on Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) having and developing the skill of emotional intelligence, a new report states.
CyberCX and AustCyber launch platform to boost Aus cybersecurity industry
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Australia's largest cybersecurity firm, CyberCX, and AustCyber have launched CyberSeek, an interactive mapping tool for the cybersecurity job market.
Businesses struggling to maximise cloud value, report shows
Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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cloud services
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accenture
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skills shortage
Only 37% of companies are achieving the full value of their cloud investments, according to a report from Accenture.
AIIA launches new skills hub to boost Aussie ICT industry
Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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iam
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cybersecurity
The hub was created as a digital skills platform to connect ICT training needs of industry and employees with VET, tertiary and industry digital courses.
Q&A: SnapLogic CTO makes the case for investment in machine learning
Thu, 8th Oct 2020
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SnapLogic CTO Brad Drysdale discusses the challenges and solutions to implementing machine learning in organisations.
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub make significant headway on digital skills initiative
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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martech
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apm
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software development
Microsoft, LinkedIn and GitHub have reached 10 million learners globally since announcing their digital skills initiative.
Talent RISE and Skillsoft target youth unemployment problem with online courses
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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e-learning
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skills shortage
Skillsoft and Talent RISE are working together to upskill young people in Australia as youth unemployment rates continue to rise.
Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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skills shortage
Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.
Employees use only 54% of newly learned skills, while a third of skills are no longer relevant - Gartner
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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skills shortage
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analyst report
Employees are only applying 54% of the skills they learn, despite an increase in the number of skills required for a job, according to Gartner.
RPA is important, but not as important as people
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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supply chain
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Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is on the rise during the pandemic, but a people-centric approach is still key, says UiPath study.
Closing the cloud skills gap: How certification can maximise cloud investments & keep staff happy
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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opinion
Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.
Lack in data skills creating greater challenges at work - report
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A new report reveals that 92% of employees believe they'd perform better with increased data literacy, while 89% face challenges due to a lack of data skills.
Goanna Solutions brings AWS re/Start programme to Australia
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Goanna Solutions, along with AWS, introduces the AWS re/Start programme to Australia, offering cloud tech training to unemployed and underemployed individuals.
Skills gap, lack of budget, and competing initiatives holding back innovation in ANZ enterprises - report
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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iot
Despite ANZ businesses showing the most confidence in their ability to innovate at a competitive rate, skills gaps continued to hold projects back.
Fortinet resolves to help communities through new Corporate Foundation
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has launched a foundation to support communities impacted by COVID-19 and enhance its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning
Mon, 18th May 2020
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education, learning & training
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3d printing
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pluralsight
Employers and employees have fundamentally different perspectives on the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the workplace.
UTS & Institute of Data open virtual industry placement program
Tue, 12th May 2020
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data science
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cybersecurity
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recruitment
UTS and the Institute of Data have launched a virtual industry placement program to boost skills in cybersecurity and data science amidst rising demand.
Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce
Tue, 12th May 2020
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.