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Fortifying business defences through crucial cybersecurity training
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it training
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data protection
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cybersecurity
As Australia's digital landscape has evolved, so too have the cyber-attacks that work to bypass security technology by preying on human error.
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Supporting the future of work by transforming hybrid working
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data protection
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ai
At the very minimum, hybrid working should be available, secure and efficient for those who need – or want – to work in this way.
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Micro-credentials advance workplace diversity and inclusion
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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dei
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micro-credentials
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d2l
Micro-credentials are key in enhancing diversity and inclusivity in the commercial landscape and addressing employment issues, says D2L.
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Offsetting the demand for AI skills in marketing with codeless AI
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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ml
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martech
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low-code
AI has transformed the way businesses create processes and how they communicate with their consumers, specifically in the marketing industry.
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India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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it infrastructure
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ai
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investment
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
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Why existing employees could be the key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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it training
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cybersecurity
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it departments
Upskilling existing employees offers a faster and potentially more cost-effective strategy to close the skills gap.
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How to combat burnout among payroll professionals
Wed, 6th Sep 2023
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payroll systems
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workplace automation
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productivity
In the face of escalating complications and the need to continuously adapt, payroll professionals are increasingly experiencing burnout.
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Execs estimate 40% of workforce will need to reskill due to AI
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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ai
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study
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tech jobs
According to the World Bank, there are 3.4bn people in the global workforce, which means roughly 1.4bn people will likely need to be reskilled in the near term.
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How to attract and retain cyber security talent-Cyber Revolution
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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it training
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cybersecurity
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it professionals
To get ahead of the pack, tech leaders must find new ways to attract and recruit entry-level cybersecurity professionals.
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Fueling innovation in NZ with cloud training and certification
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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it training
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data protection
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cloud security
To remain competitive and to ensure a return on the tech investment, leaders must equip themselves and their teams with the necessary knowledge and skills.
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Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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dei
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skills shortage
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women in technology
The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.
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Fortinet joins ITU-D to drive cybersecurity and digital skills development
Thu, 3rd Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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network security
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cybersecurity
Fortinet has announced it has become a member of the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D).
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Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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cybersecurity
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skills shortage
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digital literacy
There’s no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.
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Breaking into the data centre sector: Beyond technical expertise
Tue, 18th Jul 2023
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data centre maintenance / management
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dc
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jobs
As the digital transformation of the global economy progresses, demand for data centres will continue to grow.
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Ngee Ann Poly and AWS launch cloud computing specialisation
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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cloud services
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aws
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cloud specialists
Internships and AWS training and certification programme integration into NP's curriculum to advance local info-communications technology workforce.
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Red Hat introduces Ansible Lightspeed for AI-driven IT automation
Fri, 26th May 2023
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it automation
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open source
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ai
Red Hat has launched Ansible Lightspeed with IBM Watson Code Assistant, a generative AI service to drive automation adoption across organisations.
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Go1 acquires Blinkist, launching a new model of learning
Tue, 9th May 2023
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paas
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e-learning
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edutech
The acquisition forms the foundation of an innovative new corporate learning model that seeks to engage learners throughout their day-to-day lives.
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Adani to build India’s 1st integrated data centre & IT park
Tue, 9th May 2023
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hyperscale
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sustainable it
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data centre operators
The park will host 300MW of data centre capacity and a skills development centre powered by up to 100% renewable energy.