Skills shortage stories - Page 24
Australian firms face surge in AI cyber threats amid skill gaps
Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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ransomware
Australian firms report a sharp rise in AI-powered cyber attacks, with over half facing more complex threats amid cybersecurity skill shortages and limited budgets.
Exclusive: Penguin Solutions eyes growth in Australia's edge computing
Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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firewalls
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edge computing
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breach prevention
Penguin Solutions is expanding in Australia, boosting ultra-resilient edge computing for critical sectors like transport, mining, and finance.
Businesses embrace AI but lack training & infrastructure for growth
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
A global survey reveals that businesses are rapidly adopting AI but struggle with training and infrastructure, hindering growth despite high optimism and planned investments.
DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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genai
DataSentinel has appointed data expert Peter Ward as Strategic Advisor to strengthen its Australian services amid rising demand for specialist data analytics.
C-suite divisions slow GenAI adoption due to security worries
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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edge computing
NTT DATA report reveals C-suite divisions hinder generative AI adoption, as security worries and unclear policies alarm many CISOs globally.
Australian public sector ramps up GenAI amid security, skills gap
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Australian public sector rapidly adopts generative AI, with 94% using it, but faces challenges in infrastructure, security, and skills development for success.
Automotive cybersecurity grows as smart vehicles face new threats
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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data privacy
As vehicles become smarter and more connected, the automotive cybersecurity market grows rapidly to combat rising threats and protect road safety.
Asia Pacific enterprises shift to genAI spend amid AI cloud push
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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saas
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data protection
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data analytics
Asia Pacific firms are shifting AI budgets towards generative AI, focusing on boosting productivity and customer experience amid a move to AI-native cloud strategies.
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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ai
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internships
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digital strategy
Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.
USQ, Fortinet partner to boost cyber skills with free training
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The University of Southern Queensland partners with Fortinet to offer free cyber security certifications and training, boosting skills amid Australia's digital skills shortage.
Siemens launches microcredential to bridge skills gap in engineering
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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iot
Siemens launches 'Expedite - Skills for Industry', an online microcredential to equip engineering students with practical skills and boost employability.
Udemy unveils AI Role Play for workplace skills training
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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e-learning
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interactive learning
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skills shortage
Udemy launches AI-powered Role Play, enabling professionals to practise business skills through custom simulations and real-time feedback, boosting workplace training.
Australian brands lag in AI, data & privacy readiness: report
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A report reveals Australian brands lag in AI use, data strategy and privacy readiness, risking competitiveness amid digital disruption and budget cuts.
Australian workers see automation as path to career growth
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Most Australian workers see automation as a pathway to career growth, with 60% keen to reskill if their jobs become partially automated, a new study finds.
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
Wed, 21st May 2025
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semiconductors
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
Schneider Electric unveils AI Copilot to enhance manufacturing
Fri, 16th May 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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edge computing
Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.
Skillsoft names Raianne Reiss as new Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 14th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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juniper networks
Skillsoft appoints Raianne Reiss as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing, aiming to enhance brand and drive growth amid digital transformation.
TeamViewer launches DEX Essentials for smaller businesses
Mon, 5th May 2025
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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it management
TeamViewer unveils DEX Essentials to extend digital employee experience tools to SMBs, enhancing IT management and workplace efficiency at any size.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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iam
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cybersecurity
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
AttackIQ launches Academy Enterprise for cybersecurity training
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
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risk & compliance
AttackIQ has launched Academy Enterprise, offering security leaders interactive dashboards to track and evaluate team cybersecurity training progress globally.