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Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage
EduTech

ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage

ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals
Labour

Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals

Australian businesses saw a 20% YoY dip in shifts, with Victoria most affected at 31%, finds Sidekicker Jobs Index.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers
Physical Security

GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers

Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
EduTech

Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths

The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Hybrid & Remote Work

SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures
DevOps

Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures

As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024
Edge Computing

Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024

Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals
EduTech

Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals

IT professionals' mental health impacted by reduced cyber security budgets, Integrity360 survey shows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program
Security Information and Event Management

Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program

Stellar Cyber introduces a free global initiative to aid educational institutions in addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties
Hyperscale

Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties

Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
APAC organisations challenged by IT infrastructure utilisation, reveals Dynatrace survey
EduTech

APAC organisations challenged by IT infrastructure utilisation, reveals Dynatrace survey

Most APAC firms struggle with effective IT infrastructure utilisation to support growth, reveals a Dynatrace survey.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
Ransomware

Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports

91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses
Data Loss Prevention

Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses

Fastly reports that Aus-NZ companies experienced a 9% revenue loss due to cyberattacks, with a recovery period of 7.5 months.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Data Protection

UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector

43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia
Disaster Recovery

How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia

New Zealand’s project list is poised to outpace Australia’s on a per capita basis, but delays could push capital and labour offshore.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023