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Skills for life: Continuous learning in the rapidly-evolving tech sector
Supply Chain

Skills for life: Continuous learning in the rapidly-evolving tech sector

Learning can take a rapid approach to ingesting new information, Fast or slow, not every learning process is suited to how the subject matter evolves.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Government’s $100m investment to protect jobs and the environment
Sustainability

Government’s $100m investment to protect jobs and the environment

Funding for 29 climate-protection projects is set to shield regions from flooding and erosion while supporting quarrying jobs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Interview: ACE Training execs discuss how to capitalise on NZ's new data centre region
Unified Communications

Interview: ACE Training execs discuss how to capitalise on NZ's new data centre region

Microsoft's plan to launch a data center region in New Zealand is expected to fuel digital transformation opportunities for businesses.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet
Robotics

Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet

Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020

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Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses
Cybersecurity

Check Point brings cybersecurity training to more with free edX courses

Check Point Software has partnered with edX to offer free online cybersecurity courses and help close the skills gap.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
D2L integrates Microsoft Teams into education training platform
EduTech

D2L integrates Microsoft Teams into education training platform

D2L's Brightspace learning management system will offer deeper integration with Microsoft Teams for online education and training.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Fortinet invests in ANZ based channel partners with more training and specialisations
Firewalls

Fortinet invests in ANZ based channel partners with more training and specialisations

Fortinet launches new channel programs and initiatives for Australia and New Zealand, including training options and awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Robots in the wild – how COVID-19 has brought robots from the factory to the forefront
Robotics

Robots in the wild – how COVID-19 has brought robots from the factory to the forefront

Advances in technology and the impact of COVID-19 have made robotics more accessible and crucial than ever before, with potential for global impact.

By Scott Hahn • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2020
Alteryx and onepoint bring data-led solutions to disparate workforces
Data Analytics

Alteryx and onepoint bring data-led solutions to disparate workforces

Alteryx and onepoint have partnered to provide data-led solutions for workforces in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on post-pandemic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020
RPA is important, but not as important as people
Robotic Process Automation

RPA is important, but not as important as people

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is on the rise during the pandemic, but a people-centric approach is still key, says UiPath study.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19
Health Technologies

Employers 'bullish' on full-time positions despite economic fallout from COVID-19

Survey reveals employers' confidence in retaining full-time staff despite COVID-19, says Hudson Recruitment. #employment #COVID19 #business.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020
Planning – the critical task for CFOs in unpredictable times
DevOps

Planning – the critical task for CFOs in unpredictable times

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, CFOs must juggle immediate financial stewardship with unprecedented strategic planning to ensure organisational resilience.

By James Harkin • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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

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