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IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it

Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.
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New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.
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Report: Education providers need to step up & help fix IT skills shortage

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Australian CIOs call for education system to address widening IT skills gap, with only 3% saying it meets market demands.
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Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
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Pega, AU Govt. and Canberra uni form dream team for tertiary students

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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The Australian Government's IP Australia, the University of Canberra, and IT firm Pega launch a graduate program to boost skilled ICT graduates.
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Why IT managers don't have to be found in the IT department

Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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IT managers aren't just found in IT departments anymore. Arts majors bring valuable soft skills, redefining the pathway into the tech industry.
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Exclusive interview: Oracle on winning the cybersecurity war

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Rohit Gupta, Oracle VP of cybersecurity talks about how automation is playing a key role in cybersecurity strategies.
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In depth: McAfee on thought leadership, women in security and the skills shortage

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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McAfee's vice president & chief technical strategist Candace Worley speaks about the rich world of security & how it's changing for women in tech.
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Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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93% of students and 78% of teachers agree that Gen Z would be better prepared for the future if they had a good understanding of technology.
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Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.
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Fujitsu's digital transformation pact shows skill gaps in the AU workplace

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Customer expectations and organizational attitudes are the driving forces behind digital transformation, says Fujitsu report.
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Interview: AustCyber's leading role in the Australian security space

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Craig Davies, head of AustCyber, discusses goals and challenges of growing Australian cyber security industry.
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Interview: The Aussie security firm fighting cyber deception from the inside out

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Penten's Matthew Wilson speaks about advances in cyber deception and the growing importance of protecting information from hacks.
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Western Sydney University Online takes students inside the mind of a cybercriminal

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Western Sydney University Online will offer Australia's first undergraduate course that will look at the psychological & technical sides of cybercrime.
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Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.
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Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Cybersecurity is being undermined by the ongoing skills shortage and Australia will need at least 11,000 new security employees to keep up.
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BT appoints new Australasia Director for Government Cyber Security

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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BT taps Rajiv Shah as new Cyber Security chief for Australasia, bolstering its gov't sector defence against cyber threats.
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Check Point, RMIT & MTA set challenge for cybersecurity students

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Check Point, RMIT University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafoo hosted a simulated cybersecurity event to develop future leaders in the field.
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Survey shows global skills shortage threatening development of IoT

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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The world has a significant Internet of Things (IoT) skills shortage with 76 percent of organisations reporting needing additional expert staff.
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Could 'Mr. Robot' help solve the cybersecurity skills shortage crisis?

Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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The infamous Mr. Robot garnered the equivalent of a cult following & we've seen blockbusters like 'Black Hat' give cyber security Hollywood treatment.