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Why a universal language to describe skills is needed
Human Capital Management

Why a universal language to describe skills is needed

How do HR and hiring managers now describe skills and competencies in a universally accepted and repeatable way to help solve the ICT skills shortage?.

By Gary Duffield • 5 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
How to overcome the IT skills gap with upskilling
Cybersecurity

How to overcome the IT skills gap with upskilling

In this article, we'll explore how upskilling and reskilling workers in IT skills can fulfil modern business needs in this digital era.

By Jen Locklear • 5 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The high cost of the cybersecurity skills gap: Why we need to act now

There is a worldwide cybersecurity professional shortage. But what does this mean for cybercriminals? More easy money to make.

By Andrew Solovay • 4 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
Skills shortage, budgets biggest challenges for MDR
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Skills shortage, budgets biggest challenges for MDR

The skills shortage and low budgets are the biggest challenges when it comes to managed detection and response.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th May 2023
Fortinet expands Network Security Expert certification program
Firewalls

Fortinet expands Network Security Expert certification program

Fortinet has announced updates to its flagship NSE certification program to further help advance cybersecurity skill sets and address the talent shortage.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2023
Aussie startup transforms recruitment amidst layoffs
Recruitment

Aussie startup transforms recruitment amidst layoffs

With top tech talent open for opportunities, securing the best candidate for the job will rely more heavily on personal connections and industry expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
Cybersecurity skills shortage a serious concern - Fortinet
Firewalls

Cybersecurity skills shortage a serious concern - Fortinet

Organisations will need to increase their cybersecurity teams if they are going to manage, and boards of organisations are in agreement.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report
LinkedIn

Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report

More companies are taking a skills-first approach to talent to bridge the growing skills gap in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
Progress launches free online training for application developers
EduTech

Progress launches free online training for application developers

Progress launches free online training and certification program for OpenEdge, helping developers build crucial skills for successful careers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace
AI Agents

Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace

A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
27.5% CAGR for network access control market in 2022-32: FMI
Firewalls

27.5% CAGR for network access control market in 2022-32: FMI

The report by Future Market Insights states that the network access control market is expected to reach a valuation of US$27,409.4 million by the end of 2032.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2023
What to expect from a managed security services partner
Partner Programmes

What to expect from a managed security services partner

Many organisations are grappling with the ongoing cybersecurity skills shortage as well as already-stretched in-house resources.

By Paul Wilson • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Revolent to address growing cloud skills gap in the region
Data Analytics

Revolent to address growing cloud skills gap in the region

Revolent expands into New Zealand to increase Salesforce expertise in the region, starting with the customer experience transformation business Merkle.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Apr 2023
Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore
Digital Transformation

Why being a CFO is not just about the numbers anymore

The role of the CFO is expanding beyond finance as technology becomes increasingly important in decision-making.

By Francois Lacas • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023
Exclusive: What Talent can tell us about the skills shortage
Recruitment

Exclusive: What Talent can tell us about the skills shortage

Talent is a global technology recruitment specialist that has been operating in the Australian market for the past 27 years.

By Anthony Whyte • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
New scheme launched to tackle London's IT skills shortage
Software Development

New scheme launched to tackle London's IT skills shortage

Jobseekers from disadvantaged and low-income communities will be offered the chance to learn skills to help fill London's critical shortage of IT specialists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.

By Richard Menear • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How do we woo women into tech?
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: How do we woo women into tech?

We know that Australia's skills and labour challenge is not a regional problem, it's global. So, where are all these people going to come from?.

By Rochelle Fleming • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023