Skills shortage (Skills gap) stories - Page 7
GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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pwc
Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.
AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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ai
The rapid adoption of AI in the UK may exacerbate job losses for women and disadvantaged groups, warns a new government report, urging immediate action to mitigate potential inequalities.
Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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edutech
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it training
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healthtech
The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.
SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern
Wed, 3rd Jan 2024
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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skills gap
Over half of New Zealand's SMEs have returned to office-based work amid cost concerns, while globally, businesses turn to flexible hours and upskilling.
Cybersecurity skills gap poses threat to business protection measures
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
As digital threats surge, the cybersecurity sector grapples with a pronounced skills gap, jeopardising protection measures and leading to employee burnout.
Telecoms face GenAI threats and skills shortage in 2024
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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edge computing
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genai
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data privacy
Telecoms battling GenAI security threats, grappling with skills shortage in 2024, warns EY report.
UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data protection
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ai
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government
43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.
Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
IT professionals' mental health impacted by reduced cyber security budgets, Integrity360 survey shows.
ACS unveils migration plan to tackle Australia's tech skill deficit
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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it professionals
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skills gap
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acs
ACS's new Migration Strategy aims to address Australia's tech skill deficit, reconfiguring migration to boost prosperity.
Stellar Cyber amplifies field-proven university program
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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siem
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dei
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advanced persistent threat protection
Stellar Cyber introduces a free global initiative to aid educational institutions in addressing the cybersecurity skills shortage.
Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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skills gap
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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.
ACS launches NSW Digital Skills Compact amid looming skills shortage
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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edutech
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robots
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it training
ACS partners with leading industry groups and the NSW government to combat a looming digital skills shortage.
Equinix report explores Australian mining leaders' tech views amidst uncertainties
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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hyperscale
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dc
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equinix
Equinix's latest report reveals Australian mining leaders maintain optimism amidst geopolitical and economic challenges, acknowledging technology's crucial role in industry adaptation.
Australian businesses record 20% drop in shifts per year, study reveals
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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labour
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skills gap
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hospitality
Australian businesses saw a 20% YoY dip in shifts, with Victoria most affected at 31%, finds Sidekicker Jobs Index.
APAC organisations challenged by IT infrastructure utilisation, reveals Dynatrace survey
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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edutech
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cloud services
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government
Most APAC firms struggle with effective IT infrastructure utilisation to support growth, reveals a Dynatrace survey.
Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
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.
Fastly report reveals impact of cyberattacks on Aus-NZ businesses
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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dlp
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breach prevention
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ai security
Fastly reports that Aus-NZ companies experienced a 9% revenue loss due to cyberattacks, with a recovery period of 7.5 months.
Australia embraces AI to bolster cybersecurity amid skills shortage
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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siem
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cloud security
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it automation
Australia turns to AI to enhance cybersecurity as it faces a potentially severe skills shortage by 2026 in the midst of increasingly sophisticated threats.
AI-powered assistant creator Tabnine raises $25m in Series B funding round
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
AI-assistant developer Tabnine raises $25m in a Series B round, taking total funding to $42.5m, led by Telstra Ventures.