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Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 14

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Gartner anticipates $117.2 billion 2022 Australian IT spend
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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iaas
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it spending
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inflation
Gartner has projected a total Australian IT spend of AU$117.2 billion in 2022 in its latest forecast, increasing by 13.1% from 2021.
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Blockchain Diploma a breakthrough for TAFE
Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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it training
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blockchain
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workforce management
TAFE Queensland has been approved with JobTrainer funding for Australia's first Diploma of Applied Blockchain.
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Skillsoft adds new capability to immersive learning platform
Fri, 1st Apr 2022
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uc
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learning
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voip
The capability enables organisations to determine their learners’ proficiency across in-demand technology, leadership and business skills.
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Salesforce insights show 83% of Aussies digitally unequipped
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce report reveals that 83% of Australians don't feel prepared for the digital skills required by modern businesses.
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ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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quantum computing
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jobs
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careers
Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.
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AWS reports NZ's urgent need for digital skills training
Tue, 22nd Mar 2022
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it training
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hyperscale
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public cloud
One million more New Zealand workers will require digital skills training for their jobs in the next year, according to new research.
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Salesforce to train 400 Kiwis with Mission Ready and TupuToa
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce commits to training 400 New Zealanders in Salesforce skills to address the country's digital skills crisis.
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Job ad levels remain at record levels, applications falling
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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healthtech
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seek
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recruitment
January and February were record months for job ads on seek.co.nz, yet candidates are hesitant to hit the apply button.
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Why you should consider a career in artificial intelligence
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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ai
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healthtech
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software development
You don't have to look far to see that AI is on a rapid growth trajectory in Australia, as it's being used in almost every industry.
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IWD 2022: MYOB launches DevelopHer programme in New Zealand
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
In time for International Women's Day, MYOB has launched their highly sought-after DevelopHer programme for the first time in New Zealand.
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IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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edutech
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data analytics
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dei
Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.
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ADAPT reveals top CIO priorities during ongoing skills shortage
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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skills gap
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adapt
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upskilling
Australia is experiencing a shift in focus as the skills shortage forces CIOs to prioritise talent acquisition and retention over technology initiatives.
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Experian report finds data quality linked heavily to business success
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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fintech
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skills gap
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cost
The Global Data Management Report by Experian found that 75% of businesses that improved data quality in 2021 also exceeded their business objectives.
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How incident responders fight infotech fires
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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cloud services
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hackers
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skills gap
Incident responders need a wide range of technical and business skills to effectively tackle cyber threats and protect organisations.
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Govt creates roadmap for growth in NZ's tech sector
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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software development
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nz government
The digital technology sector is now one of the country’s top earners, contributing an estimated $6.6 billion to the economy in 2019.
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Economic development agency launches new app to pair employers with talent
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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apps
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employment
Whanganui introduces Talent Connect, a matchmaking app for businesses and professionals, aimed at boosting the local job market.
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The perennial quest for data talent and how to find it
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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data management
Australia is facing a shortage of talent, particularly in the technology sector and data management, hindering economic growth and competitiveness.
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Big data projects, cloud migrations, and digital transformation: why it doesn’t need to be so hard
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Despite the pandemic, cloud adoption for big data projects still lags behind, with hesitancy and technical challenges hindering progress.
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NZ's first year for Diploma in Cyber Security a success
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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edutech
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uc
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cybersecurity
In response to the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity specialists, the Ara Institute of Canterbury established the Diploma in Cyber Security.
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Digital skills could be the key to a salary boost in Australia
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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salaries
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it professionals
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skills gap
Digital skills could be a crucial factor in determining a salary boost, according to new RMIT Online research.