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Tech Futures Lab launches Digital Suitcase to upskill everyday adults

Digital Suitcase is an online platform that teaches everyday adults digital knowledge that they need to thrive in the digital world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018

EduTech

Using AI to address the cybersecurity skill shortage

With a cybersecurity skills gap of 1.8 million professionals looming, companies like IBM are turning to AI to bolster defences and create new collar jobs.

By John Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Aug 2018

Breach Prevention

Gartner: Only 65% of businesses have cybersecurity experts in-house

CIOs predict rise in cyber threats but lack cybersecurity experts to deal with the deluge, says Gartner survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive interview: Okta CSO on skill shortages, passwordless authentication, and UX

The tension between security and user experience is one IT practitioners have had to grapple with as businesses become more vulnerable to breaches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 10 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Gaming

Securing the cloud in the face of skills shortages

With a shortage of skills to tackle immediate cybersecurity threats, especially in the cloud, companies need to look beyond traditional methods.

By Ian Yip • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

EduTech

Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.

By Mike Russell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Human Capital Management

What Artificial Intelligence and golf have in common

Mastering AI is akin to mastering golf: start by getting involved, understand the basics, and then refine the subtle nuances for maximum benefit.

By Franco Ucci • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

Cybersecurity

Work in cybersecurity? 59% of organisations have unfilled security positions

If you're not qualified in cybersecurity then research suggests that you should be as it's certainly a 'buyers' market' with a yawning skills gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Education, Learning & Training

Building leaders with free health and safety training

Free scholarships are open to workers from member and non-member firms, with five categories covering under-25s, Māori, Pasifika and women.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018

Recruitment

Three ways of addressing the IT 'skills gap' in New Zealand

New Zealand faces an IT skills gap as graduates and immigrant visas fall short of demand. Three key strategies can help bridge this gap.

By Kath Greenhough • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Supply Chain

New course addresses driver shortage

Female enrolments at Manukau Institute of Technology’s new transport course are helping tackle a driver shortage that has hit freight operators hard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018

Google

Google's new Melbourne office a major boost for Victorian tech sector

Google's new Melbourne office, hosting over 100 employees, aims to bolster Victoria's tech sector by creating jobs and enhancing local talent development.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018