Digital Skills stories - Page 12
Victoria lags behind in tech workforce growth, risks AI challenges
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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data analytics
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Despite a 2.8% rise in employment, Victoria lags behind in tech workforce expansion compared to the national growth of 6.7%.
DocuWare to bring financial insights in second webinar
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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it automation
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webinar
Future-proof your finance career with AI in DocuWare's must-attend webinar, providing game-changing insights, taking place March 19th.
Queensland tech workforce boom eclipses Australian average
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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covid-19
Queensland's tech workforce has grown 21%, thrice the national average, taking total roles to over 139,000, as per the ACS Digital Pulse Report.
Generative AI set to disrupt NSW workforce by 2030
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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genai
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insurance
Generative AI and other critical technologies set to impact nearly 96% of NSW's workforce with the ACS Digital Pulse report predicting substantial disruption across key sectors.
The importance of cybersecurity training for software developers
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
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education, learning & training
Advanced cyber threats rose over 200% in 2023, increasing the need for robust cybersecurity training within software development teams.
How AI is transforming the Australian workforce
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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aiops
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genai
Generative AI is reshaping Australia's workforce, with technology skills now integral to the economy. Embracing AI could unlock billions of dollars by 2030, but requires an understanding of its intricacies and a stronger pipeline of tech workers.
Udemy introduces AI-driven thematic analysis to bolster group learning
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
Udemy unveils an AI-powered thematic analysis tool aimed at enriching cohort learning experiences, driving greater collaboration, and enhancing cross-functional comprehension on its online education platform.
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ict
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accelerator
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it careers
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.
HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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ai
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productivity
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hsbc
HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.
Certinia report examines motivation in consultants
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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uc
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collaboration
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education, learning & training
A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.
50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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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 chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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agentic ai
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islamic state
AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
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kpis
In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.
Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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genai
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productivity
Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.
Fortune 500 firm wins International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threat
An undisclosed Fortune 500 firm has triumphed in the International Cyber League Financial Cup 2023, a global cybersecurity contest.
Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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skills shortage
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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.
Digital skills deficit hampers Australia's construction sector progress
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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productivity
Australia's construction sector struggles with digital skill gaps, causing inefficiencies, delays, and increased project costs.
NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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dei
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tafe
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industry experts
NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.