Upskilling stories - Page 19
NZ tech companies forecast for rapid expansion in 2020
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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fintechnz
New Zealand tech companies are set for rapid expansion in 2020, driven by innovation in ecology, industry, and economy, says NZTech chair Mitchell Pham.
Australian businesses lead the way with AI, edge computing and IoT
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
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leadership
Australian businesses are optimistic about the impact of AI, edge computing, and IoT, according to a report by Nutanix.
Deliveroo joins World Economic Forum Charter to improve worker opportunities
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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paas
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iaas
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hcm
Deliveroo joins World Economic Forum Charter to improve worker opportunities, promoting principles for good platform work, including safety, pay, and education.
Lenovo launches mentorship programme for SMBs
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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lenovo
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smb
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mentorship programme
Lenovo partners with entrepreneur Naomi Simson to launch the ThinkBook Mentorship Programme, offering regional SMBs technology and personalised guidance.
Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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hp
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skills gap
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study
HP's new study reveals 80% of Australian creatives worry about staying relevant, while 92% feel the need to upskill to stay competitive globally.
Hays: Jobseekers must 'self-disrupt' their career in 2020
Thu, 5th Dec 2019
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it automation
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social media
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recruitment
Jobseekers must take calculated risks, avoid raising salary talks too early, and highlight transferrable skills in 2020, says recruitment firm Hays.
Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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dei
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
Threat alerts in Australia on the rise but majority are fake - Cisco
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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multi-cloud
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cisco
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downtime
Cyber threats in Australia are increasingly common, but most alerts are false, reveals Cisco's 2019 study. Data breaches cost Aussie firms over USD $1 million.
AWS to launch new infrastructure region in Spain
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The AWS Europe (Spain) Region is expected to open late 2022 or 2023 and will consist of three Availability Zones at launch.
Cisco: leaders ready for networks to evolve with AI
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
47% of SD-WAN owners plan to have an AI-optimised WAN in two years and 35% believe their networks will be fully intent-based in two years' time.
Are you truly agile? Get up to speed this summer with Assurity
Tue, 29th Oct 2019
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it training
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devops
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digital transformation
Embrace the agile revolution this summer with Assurity's intensive Agile Summer School courses, offered across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Aussie CFOs most resistant to new tech, says research
Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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digital transformation
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robert half technology
Research by Robert Half reveals Australian CFOs are the most resistant to adopting new technologies, citing insufficient training and resistance to change.
Upskill your workforce to boost cybersecurity
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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it training
Digital shift means cyber skills are vital for all firms, not just tech, as threats loom large on the corporate horizon.
Mercy Ships: Bringing hope and healing to developing nations
Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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software development
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charity
Mercy Ships, known for medical aid in developing nations, now seeks IT volunteers to support their floating hospital, Africa Mercy, in West Africa.
Asia Pacific financial services firms embrace AI's benefits
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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microsoft
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analyst report
Asia Pacific financial services firms are accelerating AI adoption for growth, with 52% already leveraging AI, outpacing other sectors, says a Microsoft study.
Lack of investment in talent biggest barrier to martech adoption - Adobe
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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martech
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healthtech
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adobe
Adobe's latest report reveals over 75% of NZ businesses lack adequate MarTech capabilities due to insufficient investment in talent and appropriate training.
Singtel to invest $45m in upskilling employees
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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it training
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singtel
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skills gap
Singtel will support its 12,600 Singapore employees with the skills to be able to thrive in the digital economy.
AU firms can't provide uninterrupted access to data & services
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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virtualisation
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multi-cloud
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cloud services
80% of local organisations admit that they’re unable to meet demands – leading to more than $16.4 million in losses every year.
DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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igea
New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.
Ditch the certificate, it’s all about practical skills in the world of data
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
A major survey by Qlik reveals practical skills trump degrees in data science, highlighting vast career opportunities for data-literate individuals.