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Cybersecurity training: the key to strengthening your security posture
Endpoint Protection

Cybersecurity training: the key to strengthening your security posture

Australian organisations take an average of 200 days to identify a breach and another 81 days to contain them, both longer periods than a year ago.

By Andrew Souter • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?
Printing

Educating the next generation: what skills will they need in the future workplace?

As technology transforms Australia's workplace, future workers must master soft skills like critical thinking and adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven era.

By Shane Blandford • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Australian businesses lead the way with AI, edge computing and IoT
Converged Infrastructure

Australian businesses lead the way with AI, edge computing and IoT

Australian businesses are optimistic about the impact of AI, edge computing, and IoT, according to a report by Nutanix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020

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Research: Employees fear becoming obsolete due to outdated skillsets
Education, Learning & Training

Research: Employees fear becoming obsolete due to outdated skillsets

Concerns over job security are rising as nearly half of global office workers fear obsolescence due to outdated skillsets, a UiPath study reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Alteryx unveils analytic process automation platform
Data Science

Alteryx unveils analytic process automation platform

Alteryx introduces its Alteryx APA Platform, aiming to upskill 54 million data workers, enhance business outcomes, and streamline workforce efficiencies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Kaspersky launches security assessment training program
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky launches security assessment training program

Kaspersky's new Cyber Capacity Building Program offers training in IT infrastructure security assessment, debuting for government and academia in Q3 at no cost.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning
Education, Learning & Training

Workplaces mismatching the importance of continous learning

Employers and employees have fundamentally different perspectives on the importance of upskilling and continuous learning in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
DDLS and Open Colleges address Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage
Education, Learning & Training

DDLS and Open Colleges address Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage

The partnership will combine DDLS's ICT training for enterprise and business with Open Colleges' ability to provide online vocational training to consumers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2020
Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce
Data Analytics

Alteryx launches free data science course, looks to upskill global workforce

Alteryx launches global programme to provide free data training, particularly for those unemployed due to COVID-19.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Fortinet makes Network Security Expert training courses free
Firewalls

Fortinet makes Network Security Expert training courses free

Fortinet has made its advanced Network Security Expert training courses available for free, aiming to help organisations adapt to a changing world.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2020
Pluralsight offers 7,000+ online tech courses free for April
eLearning

Pluralsight offers 7,000+ online tech courses free for April

Pluralsight is offering over 7,000 online tech courses for free during April to encourage upskilling amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte
Virtualisation

Cyber-worries delaying move to digital, says Deloitte

The report, commissioned by VMware, states that the Asia Pacific is delaying digitalisation due to fear of cyber-attacks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
The secret to DevOps success? It's in the people
Unified Communications

The secret to DevOps success? It's in the people

DevOps success hinges on human transformation, says the DevOps Institute's latest report, stressing the importance of upskilling and key human skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
IWD 2020 interview: FTS Group's Julia Merten & Veritec's Corryn Webb
Human Capital Management

IWD 2020 interview: FTS Group's Julia Merten & Veritec's Corryn Webb

FTS Group's Julia Merten and Veritec's Corryn Webb discuss grassroots initiatives and combating unconscious bias to enhance gender diversity in IT leadership.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 8th Mar 2020
Singapore real estate firm encourages professionals to upskill
eLearning

Singapore real estate firm encourages professionals to upskill

Singapore real estate tech firm ERA Realty Network has partnered with Gnowbe to offer a new mobile-first learning platform for real estate professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Three trends set to define work in the new decade
Workforce Technology

Three trends set to define work in the new decade

As the 2020s unfold, three key trends—human-centric HR, flexible working, and lifelong learning—are set to redefine the workplace landscape.

By Dan Fish • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

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NZ tech companies forecast for rapid expansion in 2020
Fintech

NZ tech companies forecast for rapid expansion in 2020

New Zealand tech companies are set for rapid expansion in 2020, driven by innovation in ecology, industry, and economy, says NZTech chair Mitchell Pham.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020