Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 25
Australian cybersecurity experts now worth a premium as skills shortage bites
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Hays, an employment and recruiting firm, has confirmed statistics showing a cyber skills shortage in Australia.
24 innovators selected to apply for entrepreneur visa through fellowship programme
Fri, 21st Jul 2017
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edmund hillary fellowship
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global impact visas
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skills gap
The group selected by EHF are part of the first cohort in a three-year programme run in partnership with Immigration New Zealand.
Singtel's new CSX platform aims to entice Singaporeans to cybersecurity careers
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Singtel is promising to strengthen Singapore’s cybersecurity talent for students and mid-career professionals who want to get a start in the industry.
Skilled tech recruits flock to Wellington after talent attraction programme
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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wreda
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talent attraction
So far, 64 of the 93 tech specialists have either accepted job offers or are in discussion with Wellington employers after WREDA’s LookSee programme.
Kiwi tech companies need to be more proactive in solving skill shortage problem - NZTech CEO
Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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nztech
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candidates
Graeme Muller says that the very firms that make the most noise about this issue need to stand up play a more active role in attracting talent.
On track for 2020 Olympics, Ni Cybersecurity & Cyberbit open doors to Tokyo training center
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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ni cybersecurity
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cyberbit
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics looming, Cyberbit & Ni Cybersecurity saw an urgent need to provide cybersecurity skills training in Japan.
How a Waikato Uni grad transformed Tonga's cyber security
Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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cybersecurity
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university of waikato
Tongan cybersecurity expert Siuta Laulaupea'alu has become a major influence in the field after years of research and migration to New Zealand.
Security firm Cyber Toa launches virtual CISO for Kiwi businesses
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Wellington-based security company Cyber Toa launched the virtual CISO last week to help Kiwi businesses battle the torrent of cyber threats.
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Wed, 31st May 2017
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polytechnics
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skills gap
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tertiary providers
Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Australia in a digital boom with 40,000 more tech jobs over the last two years
Thu, 25th May 2017
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deloitte
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it industry
A new report has revealed without skilled ICT labour Australia will stagnate - 81,000 new ICT professionals are needed by 2022 to fuel future growth.
Victorian Govt aims to create the first 'cyber ready' state in Australia
Wed, 24th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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victorian government
Victoria aims be Australia's first truly cyber ready state - and at the centre of the fast-growing cybersecurity ecosystem.
EC-Council gives Kaplan the green light for digital forensics courses
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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cybersecurity
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ec-council
The EC-Council has given approval for Kaplan Singapore to use its cybersecurity features in a new course designed for digital forensics.
Speed-networking for security: NSW Govt, industry & students join forces
Mon, 15th May 2017
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it training
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ai security
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security intelligence
The Cyber Security Pitch @ Parliament event saw New South Wales' top students and companies come together to tackle the growing cybercrime threat.
AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy
Tue, 9th May 2017
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brocade
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upskilling
IT professionals view AI as a critical skill moving forward according to a new report which also highlights the skills shortage impact on businesses.
Addressing the cyber security skills gap
Mon, 8th May 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ingram Micro’s Andrew Khan gives a quick rundown Fortinet’s multi-faceted approach to upskilling staff whilst reducing complexity.
Optus Business launches Cyber Education program for Australian students
Thu, 4th May 2017
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cybersecurity
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optus
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Optus Business has launched a new Cyber Education program designed to encourage students to consider a career in cybersecurity.
Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade
Mon, 1st May 2017
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brocade
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recruitment
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skills gap
Organisations that address this now will be in the strongest position to ensure business growth and competitive advantage.
Project managers need to upskill in order to deliver – KPMG report
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
KPMG’s Project Management Survey 2017 revealed that two-thirds of projects undertaken in New Zealand are failing.
NZTech says immigration and education must equal a healthy tech sector
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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edutech
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nztech
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skills gap
NZTech says New Zealand is putting its focus overseas to attract tech talent, but it shouldn't be our only initiative.
CROW rallies Kiwi students as the NZ Cyber Security Challenge gets closer
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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it training
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university of waikato
The New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge aims to engage students and promote a career in cybersecurity, with unfilled jobs set to reach 1.5 million by 2019.