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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

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Lack of skills and tight budgets weigh heavily on cybersecurity leaders
IT Automation

Lack of skills and tight budgets weigh heavily on cybersecurity leaders

Panaseer, a specialist in security posture management powered by CCM, has launched its report on Cybersecurity Optimisation for 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2023
Achieving great outcomes during changing times
Disaster Recovery

Achieving great outcomes during changing times

Skills shortages, weather damage and rising costs are squeezing construction firms as Waihanga Ara Rau outlines priorities for the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
A multi-billion dollar budget with no direction
Disaster Recovery

A multi-billion dollar budget with no direction

Critics say the spending will still leave New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and weather damage unaddressed without a clear pipeline of work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2023
Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues
Risk & Compliance

Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues

Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Adaptability, resilience & diversification – surviving as a small business
Digital Transformation

Adaptability, resilience & diversification – surviving as a small business

Small firms are being urged to diversify and adapt as AI and future shocks threaten jobs, revenue and whole business models.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023
Construction micro-credentials to encourage job-seekers
eLearning

Construction micro-credentials to encourage job-seekers

Job-seekers can now gain entry-level trade skills in months as BCITO and Waihanga Ara Rau roll out five new construction micro-credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Tech needed to drive construction productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Tech needed to drive construction productivity

Rising costs, weather disruption and labour shortages are squeezing builders, with insolvencies already mounting across Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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
Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?
Data Analytics

Are exoskeletons the future of health & safety?

With injuries and labour shortages biting, wearable robotics are being trialled to cut strain, lift productivity and keep workers on the job.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Visibility and AI in a world of security threats
Digital Transformation

Visibility and AI in a world of security threats

Burnout is mounting for security teams as sprawling attack surfaces and false positives make threats harder to spot and stop.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023