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HCL Technologies to conduct Fonterra's major tech overhaul
Digital Transformation

HCL Technologies to conduct Fonterra's major tech overhaul

HCL Technologies has signed a deal with New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra to modernise and manage Fonterra's entire technology infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020
Crypto

New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020

Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020
Perfect timing for new engineering apprenticeship model
Education, Learning & Training

Perfect timing for new engineering apprenticeship model

The programme could help ease New Zealand’s engineering skills shortage as students earn while studying for a first-of-its-kind degree apprenticeship.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme
Human Capital Management

New Zealand Construction Sector Training Programme

An acute skills shortage is threatening New Zealand construction growth, prompting RICS to train workers amid forecasts of 50,000 more staff needed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
Infrastructure Commission updates pipeline
Risk & Compliance

Infrastructure Commission updates pipeline

Greater transparency on future works could help New Zealand firms plan labour and capital as the pipeline tops USD $20 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners
Bright Sparks

Congratulations to all Skills Bright Sparks winners

Young innovators Agam Aharon and Adam Smith take top honours at the Skills Bright Sparks 2019 Awards for their inspiring tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
How do we grow great engineers?
Data Analytics

How do we grow great engineers?

A shortage of engineers is already constraining construction, manufacturing and agriculture as firms struggle to adapt to new skills and technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2019

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business
Robotics

Interview: DataRobot on how AI augments human thinking in business

AI won't replace humans, but rather free us up to be more human, according to Colin Priest, VP of AI strategy at DataRobot.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives
HP

Needs, challenges, opportunities: HP study delves into the world of creatives

HP's new study reveals 80% of Australian creatives worry about staying relevant, while 92% feel the need to upskill to stay competitive globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I
Cybersecurity

Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I

Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Gaming

Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase

As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage
Connecting Up

Not-for-profits struggling with digital skills shortage

A new report reveals that 64% of not-for-profits are dissatisfied with their tech use, citing a significant gap in digital skills and resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020
Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity reporting will need to be a seamless business process in 2020

New laws mandate robust data breach reporting, yet underreporting persists. A 2019 survey highlights suppressed cybercrime disclosures, risking unpreparedness.

By Maninder Singh • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
2020 predictions: Security breaches, talent shortages and rapid RPA growth
Robotic Process Automation

2020 predictions: Security breaches, talent shortages and rapid RPA growth

Australian businesses face a transformative year ahead with large-scale RPA deployments, severe talent shortages, and a high-profile security breach.

By Keiran Mott • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap
Deloitte

New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is investing in Australia's workforce development to address the country's skills gap and boost growth opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Threat alerts in Australia on the rise but majority are fake - Cisco
Multi-cloud

Threat alerts in Australia on the rise but majority are fake - Cisco

Cyber threats in Australia are increasingly common, but most alerts are false, reveals Cisco's 2019 study. Data breaches cost Aussie firms over USD $1 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap
Skillsoft

Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap

Cybersecurity is consistently rated as one of the most problematic skills shortage areas in the enterprise, Skillsoft says.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019