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An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.
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IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.
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Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.
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Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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education, learning & training
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
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NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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edge computing
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NTT Ltd forecasts a rise in Generative AI adoption, automated Network Operations Centres, sustainable tech solutions, and industry-specific clouds by 2024.
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Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.
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Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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australian economy
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migrants
A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.
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Exabeam completes protected level IRAP assessment in Australia

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Exabeam has successfully passed an IRAP assessment at the Protected level for its Security Operations Platform in Australia.
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Kyndryl & AWS collaborate to boost customer adoption of generative AI solutions

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Kyndryl partners with AWS to foster client uptake of generative AI solutions, delivering advanced machine learning capabilities.
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Australian cybersecurity talent shortage pushes up salaries

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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trends & predictions
Australian cybersecurity roles are facing a talent shortage, elevating salaries and causing recruitment difficulties.
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Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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partner programmes
Antavo, the loyalty cloud platform, has launched the Antavo Academy, a training scheme that offers hands-on tutoring and certification.
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Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa for global expansion of China's exporters

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Shanghai's Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa Cross-Border Solutions to expand global market access for China's exporters.
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Dataiku appoints Sandrine Bossard as Chief People Officer to drive forward-thinking HR initiatives

Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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Dataiku has appointed Sandrine Bossard as their Chief People Officer, highlighting their commitment to employee development.
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Short courses on the rise as essential career tools

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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careers
A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.
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eLearning paves the way for workplace diversity & inclusion

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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eLearning is transforming workplace diversity and accessibility, according to a LinkedIn report and experts like Tony Maguire of D2L.
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HireVue revolutionizes hiring with Human Potential Intelligence

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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careers
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payroll systems
HireVue launches new category prioritising candidate potential over CVs, amid growing discontent from Australian job seekers.
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Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind

Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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recruitment
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employment
Over 87% of employers report problems finding talent through resumes, leading to a rise in skills-based hiring, says a new report by TestGorilla.
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Charity breach dark web leak: A lesson in cyber response

Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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data protection
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breach prevention
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data breach
Hackers could get months or even years' worth of information that they didn't need.  And you should never let hackers get any more than they should.
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Charles Sturt University partners D2L Brightspace for online courses

Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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e-learning
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iaas
Charles Sturt's education courses will be delivered through the Brightspace platform from the start of the 2024 academic year.
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SolarWinds unveils enhancements to channel partner program

Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
SolarWinds updates transform partner program, announces new tier qualifications and improved benefits to accelerate growth and drive revenue for partners.