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Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage
Partner Programmes

Asuria and Junior Engineers address 'pressing issue' of cybersecurity skills shortage

Asuria and Junior Engineers have teamed up to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage through specially tailored traineeships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report
Chief Financial Officer

Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report

One in three Aussie CFOs believe the finance function can support growth their organisation needs, BlackLine survey shows.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Why Australia must fill the technology skills gap to remain competitive
Storage

Why Australia must fill the technology skills gap to remain competitive

As more organisations accelerate digital transformation, the technology skills gap continues to widen — impacting Australia's ability to compete globally.

By Mark Jobbins • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021

Global Stories

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IWD 2022: Why the ICT industry needs to do more to support women with children
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: Why the ICT industry needs to do more to support women with children

Giving birth is a joyful yet stressful time for women. Balancing motherhood and a career is a challenge that ICT companies must address.

By Lesley Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
How AI powers cloud automation and optimization
DevOps

How AI powers cloud automation and optimization

While cloud computing enables rapid innovation, it also threatens an organization's gross margin if cloud resources spiral out of control.

By Laurent Gil • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment
Jobs

JobAdder reveals how COVID-19 has impacted recruitment

Job growth in Australia experienced a slight decline in Q4 2021 as the Omicron variant spread, according to the 2021 JobAdder Global Industry Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
HireVue announces new CEO as former takes on new role
Unified Communications

HireVue announces new CEO as former takes on new role

As Kevin Parker retires, taking on a new role, video interviewing, assessment, and text-enabled recruitment company, HireVue, has shared news of its new CEO.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Data Analytics

Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high

Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation's finance function has never been more important
Digital Transformation

Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation's finance function has never been more important

COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process
Crypto

Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process

Experienced finance exec, Lisa Wade, appointed as CEO of DigitalX, the world's first publicly listed Bitcoin company.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Q&A: Meet Green Light Worldwide's NZ resource manager Regie Saylo
Human Capital Management

Q&A: Meet Green Light Worldwide's NZ resource manager Regie Saylo

Green Light Worldwide gains momentum in New Zealand, expanding its presence to meet growing demand in the IT market.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 30th Nov 2021
Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand
Partner Programmes

Barhead and Microsoft partner for graduate program to meet growing demand

Specialist consulting firm Barhead has teamed up with Microsoft to meet the growing demand for consultants versed in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021
DevOps

Skillsoft finds IT salaries rose 10% in APAC during 2021

Skillsoft has released its latest annual report exploring skills gaps, training and development, compensation, and job satisfaction in the IT industry.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Nov 2021
Why IT leaders need to be brought into the leadership team sooner rather than later
Cloud Services

Why IT leaders need to be brought into the leadership team sooner rather than later

IT leaders must align with business objectives and be integrated into the leadership team to drive digital transformation and ensure ongoing business success.

By Vinayak Sreedhar • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
New DevOps Bootcamp released by Linux and CD Foundations
DevOps

New DevOps Bootcamp released by Linux and CD Foundations

The Linux Foundation and the Continuous Delivery Foundation have launched a new DevOps Bootcamp to provide knowledge and skills for technology professionals.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

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IWD 2022: MYOB launches DevelopHer programme in New Zealand
Fintech

IWD 2022: MYOB launches DevelopHer programme in New Zealand

In time for International Women's Day, MYOB has launched their highly sought-after DevelopHer programme for the first time in New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand
Risk & Compliance

Aotearoa's cyber skills shortage: The tug-of-war between talent supply & demand

Like any balance of supply and demand, there's a frustrating gap between what graduates are taught and what the market needs.

By Sara Barker • 11 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021