Stories by Jon Lang

Training & certification: It's time for leaders to loosen the purse strings
Tue, 10th May 2022
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it training
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leadership
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certification
Here we explore reasons that companies can benefit from investing in staff training and certification as well as ways to persuade leadership teams to invest.

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.

The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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certification
IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

How to make a difference to Australia's digital skill shortage
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Australia's reduction in migration has created a shortage of skills in the economy, and the impact has been particularly severe on the technology industry.

The new (and better) route to a career in IT
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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it professionals
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skills gap
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candidates
Employers desperately need relevant skills, competence and real-world experience, which multi-year degrees often fail to offer, writes DDLS CEO Jon Lang.

A comprehensive guide to project management
Mon, 3rd May 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Statistics show that lacking clear goals is the most common cause of project failures in business, underscoring the vital need for project management skills.

ICT trends: What to expect in 2021
Fri, 15th Jan 2021
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microsoft
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ict
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microsoft azure
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in ICT trends. Remote working, distributed cloud, cybersecurity, and governance will dominate in 2021.

The business case for an in-house ethical hacker
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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hackers
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cybersafety
The demand for ethical hackers is rising as cyber-attacks increase. Employing an in-house ethical hacker can save costs and improve security.

A lack of commitment from Australian organisations to cybersecurity training is holding us back
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
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covid-19
Australian organisations failing to invest in cybersecurity training exacerbating skills shortage, survey reveals.

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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it training
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skills gap
Critical skills shortage in cloud computing hindering business development and digital transformation, warns report. #CloudSkills #TechIndustry.

How to work from home securely
Fri, 29th May 2020
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it training
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wireless networks
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hybrid & remote work
Here’s what you need to do to make your home working environment and systems secure, and protect yourself and your employer.

Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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it training
Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.