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Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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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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ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage

Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.
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Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.
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Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Australian businesses saw a 20% YoY dip in shifts, with Victoria most affected at 31%, finds Sidekicker Jobs Index.
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APAC organisations challenged by IT infrastructure utilisation, reveals Dynatrace survey

Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Most APAC firms struggle with effective IT infrastructure utilisation to support growth, reveals a Dynatrace survey.
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Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
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Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Fastly reports that Aus-NZ companies experienced a 9% revenue loss due to cyberattacks, with a recovery period of 7.5 months.
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Australia embraces AI to bolster cybersecurity amid skills shortage

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Australia turns to AI to enhance cybersecurity as it faces a potentially severe skills shortage by 2026 in the midst of increasingly sophisticated threats.
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AI-powered assistant creator Tabnine raises $25m in Series B funding round

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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AI-assistant developer Tabnine raises $25m in a Series B round, taking total funding to $42.5m, led by Telstra Ventures.
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Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.
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UK IT leaders view digital infrastructure as a business risk

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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A Telehouse Europe study found 95% of UK IT leaders perceive their infrastructure as a potential business risk.
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A third of enterprises have hired an employee they've never met

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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A third of large enterprises admit they struggle to hire high-value knowledge workers that will drive forward their global expansion plans.
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Australian employees seek tech upskilling opportunities

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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A recent study by Robert Half reveals a surge in Australian employees requesting training and development opportunities.
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78% of organisations under-report cyberattacks: ISACA

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Interestingly, only 42% of respondents in Oceania say their organisation conducts a cyber-risk assessment at least annually, compared to 43% in 2022.
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Three ways to overcome cybersecurity staff shortages

Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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Given the shrinking cybersecurity talent pool and surge in cyberattacks, organisations must adjust their approach to managing their cybersecurity programs.
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NCS and Swinburne University address tech skills shortage

Tue, 5th Sep 2023
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NCS Australia has partnered with Swinburne University of Technology to provide tech skills training as part of its graduate School of Entrepreneurship program.
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HashiCorp's State of Cloud Strategy survey reveals Multi-Cloud the new norm in APAC

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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In the annual survey HashiCorp reveals multi-cloud adoption surging in APAC, but skills gaps and overspending persist.
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Logicalis Australia officially launches Talent Services practice

Thu, 31st Aug 2023
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Logicalis Australia launches Talent Services to address IT recruitment challenges and provide skilled professionals at unprecedented speed.
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Artificial intelligence seen as key labour shortage solution

Fri, 11th Aug 2023
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Ceridian survey reveals leaders' confidence in achieving organizational goals, but highlights complexity crisis in the workforce.
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Aussie businesses resilient but risk labour shortages: SAP

Wed, 9th Aug 2023
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Australian businesses are more resilient to major disruptions than the rest of the world, but are at risk of labour and skill shortages.