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Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce
EduTech

Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce

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.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage
Breach Prevention

Australia's cybersecurity is 'undermined' by skills shortage

Cybersecurity is being undermined by the ongoing skills shortage and Australia will need at least 11,000 new security employees to keep up.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Global Stories

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Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one
Software-as-a-Service

Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one

Choosing HR software: do you opt for best-of-breed solutions like Cornerstone or all-in-one giants like Oracle? These five myths reveal the pros and cons.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017
DHL Express certified as a Top Employer for Asia Pacific
Dimension Data

DHL Express certified as a Top Employer for Asia Pacific

DHL named Top Employer for Asia Pacific for the fourth year running, as well as for eight other countries in the region.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner
Virtualisation

Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner

Gartner VP warns: 80% of IT asset upgrades could miss savings goals without simplifying current Mode 1 systems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost
Digital Transformation

Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Dell Technologies: 2018 will be the year of the mega cloud
Robotics

Dell Technologies: 2018 will be the year of the mega cloud

Dell Technologies predicts a strong focus on human-machine partnership as one of the key trends in the technology market for 2018.

By Julia Gabel • 8 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Exclusive Interview - IGEL on their VDI program and company refocus
Desktop-as-a-Service

Exclusive Interview - IGEL on their VDI program and company refocus

IGEL's shift from hardware to software has driven significant growth, bolstered by key VDI partnerships with Samsung, Nvidia, and Lakeside Software.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017
Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing
Cybersecurity

Expert comment: Women shortage in cybersecurity needs addressing

A study has revealed that a minuscule 11 percent of the cybersecurity workforce are women - Kaspersky says this is attributing to the huge skills gap.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
Chatbots and AI are the future of your job
Unified Communications

Chatbots and AI are the future of your job

AI and chatbots to revolutionise the workplace, with Hays predicting a surge in digital assistance across jobs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017
JobStreet confirms hit by Malaysia data leak - almost 3.9m accounts affected
Unified Communications

JobStreet confirms hit by Malaysia data leak - almost 3.9m accounts affected

JobStreet is informing clients by email whether they were caught up in a Malaysia-based data breach that affected 19 different companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
Samsung revamps its global leadership team
Semiconductors

Samsung revamps its global leadership team

Samsung appoints Kinam Kim as head of the device solutions division in a leadership revamp aimed at driving the firm's next growth phase.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises
Yahoo

Gartner names top 10 APAC digital disruptors now threatening global enterprises

Asia's top 10 digital disruptors pose a significant threat and opportunity for global enterprises, warns Gartner, urging CIOs to act decisively.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Exclusive interview: SEEK's new video platform set to revolutionise recruitment
Seek

Exclusive interview: SEEK's new video platform set to revolutionise recruitment

Seek is collaborating with Spark Hire to revolutionise the way employers find talent, through the use of video screening.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
The inevitability of AI: How to prepare for jobs that don't exist yet
Robotics

The inevitability of AI: How to prepare for jobs that don't exist yet

Preparing for jobs of the future means focusing on soft skills, staying curious, upskilling, and finding an innovative employer, says Hays.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills
Cybersecurity

Dimension Data, Deakin Uni & Vic Govt work with industry to boost Australia's cyber skills

Students can choose to take a 12-week internship at ANZ, Deakin, Dimension Data or the NAB after they have completed their studies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

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The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand
DevOps

The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017