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Schneider Electric releases new certification to help meet digital security needs
Firewalls

Schneider Electric releases new certification to help meet digital security needs

Schneider Electric introduces new security technology certification in Australia as the country moves towards digitized buildings.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
eLearning

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Latest DDLS certification equips IT professionals with in-demand security skills
Supply Chain

Latest DDLS certification equips IT professionals with in-demand security skills

DDLS introduces CSSLP certification to equip IT professionals with the skills to incorporate security practices into software development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020

Global Stories

Certification stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Exploring Tech Futures Lab's Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Exploring Tech Futures Lab's Postgraduate Certificate in Connected Environments

Today we are joined by IoT professional Kriv Naicker, who shares with us his involvement with education provider Tech Futures Lab.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Forbury achieves ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification
Data Privacy

Forbury achieves ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification

Forbury, a CRE valuation software company, achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, confirming adherence to international information security standards.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
The Linux Foundation makes record progress in addressing talent shortages
Virtualisation

The Linux Foundation makes record progress in addressing talent shortages

The Linux Foundation summarises the progress made in 2021 towards its goal of ensuring anyone can start an open source technology career.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022
Hybrid & Remote Work

The skills all aspiring IT professionals need in 2022

IT professionals need to prioritize soft skills, upskilling and certification as the industry rapidly evolves in 2022.

By Jon Lang • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Zoom awarded new international security certification after intensive evaluation
Cybersecurity

Zoom awarded new international security certification after intensive evaluation

Zoom becomes first video communication client to receive high-level security certification from German Federal Office for Information Security.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Blackline achieves ISO/IEC certifications for security & data privacy
Fintech

Blackline achieves ISO/IEC certifications for security & data privacy

Cloud-based accounting firm BlackLine has achieved ISO/IEC 27018 and 27701 certifications for its security and data privacy standards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
One Identity hits new milestone with latest PAM solution certification
DevOps

One Identity hits new milestone with latest PAM solution certification

One Identity's Safeguard for Privileged Passwords solution achieves Common Criteria certification for highest level of security requirements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Macquarie's Sydney data centres granted Hosting Certification Framework
Hyperscale

Macquarie's Sydney data centres granted Hosting Certification Framework

Macquarie Data Centers' Sydney facilities achieve Certified Strategic designation under Digital Transformation Agency's Hosting Certification Framework.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021
NTT's Cyberjaya 5 data center receives Uptime Institute, EPI certifications
Supply Chain

NTT's Cyberjaya 5 data center receives Uptime Institute, EPI certifications

NTT's Cyberjaya 5 data center campus has this week received two certifications from the Uptime Institute, as well as separate certifications from EPI.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Apr 2021
Lexmark brings new certification program to ANZ partners
Partner Programmes

Lexmark brings new certification program to ANZ partners

Lexmark launches training programme for Australian and New Zealand channel partners to enhance service capabilities and support sales and marketing efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Talend certified for AWS Migration and Outposts
Hybrid Cloud

Talend certified for AWS Migration and Outposts

Recognises ability to enable migration to AWS and product integration to aid companies looking for a hybrid-cloud solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
DigiCert revamps PKI management capabilities for remote work
Identity and Access Management

DigiCert revamps PKI management capabilities for remote work

The revamp provides new ways of delivering certificate automation that can authenticate employees and devices, and encrypt data over networks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
HPE updates partner programme for -aaS, SMB enablement
Partner Programmes

HPE updates partner programme for -aaS, SMB enablement

The changes to the partner programme include improved RPA for quotes, as-a-service support, and incentives for SMB sales growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020

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Certification stories

Microsoft commits to NZ's tech future with free Azure training
Public Cloud

Microsoft commits to NZ's tech future with free Azure training

Microsoft is offering free Azure certification courses for AWS certified professionals in New Zealand. Find out more here.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021